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16. Prelude BWV 861

Johann Sebastian Bach

What's this piece like?
The prelude in G minor is one of the most accessible from The Well-Tempered Clavier, although finding the right rhythm and fluent phrasing is not so straight-forward. One unique feature of this piece is the long trills, which are usually reserved for embellishments but here are part of the thematic material.
Who's this piece for?
This is a great piece for intermediate level pianists with a solid foundation and strong technique.
1-2 pages
Baroque
G minor

MOOD: Calm, serious and stately.

TECHNIQUE: Counterpoint and ornaments.

Ranking
Equivalent to RCM level 8
Equivalent to ABRSM level 7
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1706

Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston, Massachusetts.

1707

Kingdom of Great Britain was formed.

1717

Water Music was composed by G.F. Handel.

1720

J.S. Bach presented his Brandenburg Concertos to Christian Ludwig, a military commander at Brandenburg-Schwedt.

1722

The Well-Tempered Clavier Book 1 BWV 861 was composed by J.S. Bach at the age of 37 years old.

1723

A. Vivaldi composed The Four Seasons.

1727

Johann Sebastian Bach finished his St Matthew Passion.

1729

Isaac Newton's Principia was translated from Latin into English.

1732

George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, Virginia.

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