Succeeding with the Masters - Baroque Era, Volume 1 (Late Elementary through Intermediate Repertoire) (w/ CD)

Baroque Era, Volume One of Succeeding with the Masters is a collection of 22 graded repertoire pieces which serve as a guide to practicing and performing the works of Bach, Handel, and Scarlatti. These works, mostly dances, build a foundation for playing more advanced baroque music. Complete and easily comprehensible overviews of the era s musical characteristics appear throughout, along with composer biographies and illustrative practice strategies. This approach to learning style, technique and historical context provides a valuable foundation for successful performance. A companion CD of complete performances and a practice strategy workshop is provided. Compiled and edited by Helen Marlais.

Contents include: By J.S. Bach: Theme in F major, BWV Anh.131; Minuet in G major, BWV Anh.114; Musette in D major, BWV Anh.126; Minuet in G minor, BWV 822; Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh.132; Minuet in G major, BWV 822; Minuet in G, BWV Anh.116; Minuet in C minor, AMNB 1722; Prelude in C major, BWV 939. By Handel: Minuet in G major from Partita in G; Impertinence, HWV 494; Minuet in F major from Suite in F major, G.179; Aria, HWV 449; Gavotte in G major, HWV 491; Sarabande from Suite in D minor, HWV 448; Air in B flat major from Aylesford Collection; Sonatina in G major, G.234 HHA iv/6. By Scarlatti: Minuet in G minor, K.88d/L.36; Minuetto in C major, K.73b/L.217; Larghetto in D minor, K.34/L.7; Minuetto in B flat major, K.42/L.36; Minuetto in C minor, K.40/L.357.

The FJH Music Company, Inc. / 84 Pages / FJH1438 / ISBN: 9781569394489 / UPC: 674398217069