By
Johann Sebastian Bach
Bach's "Musette in D," found in the Anna Magdalena Notebook, is a charming piece composed in the early 18th century. This notebook, a compilation of music pieces, was originally intended as a teaching tool for Bach's second wife, Anna Magdalena. The "Musette in D" is an example of the simpler, yet delightful, compositions that Bach created for educational purposes and represents his commitment to musical education within his family. It remains a valuable part of the Baroque keyboard repertoire and a glimpse into Bach's pedagogical contributions.
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by:
Daniela Bracchi
Faculty at Manhattan School of Music Precollege Daniela Bracchi breaks down the basic technical and musical challenges of the Musette in D from Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena. While the authorship of the work remains uncertain, it is known that Bach compiled the notebook of short pieces for his second wife. This lesson is suitable for different levels of beginners. Ample overhead views allow absolute beginners to study the piece without reading music notation, but the lesson also provides a good opportunity to improve note-reading abilities. After defining the basic tonal and formal aspects of the piece, Bracchi guides you through the work, bar-by-bar, one hand at a time, so you may methodically build the composition into your ear and fingers and, with some practice, deliver a tasteful performance.
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