Minuet in C minor -- Urtext
Minuet in C minor -- Urtext
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This Minuet in C minor by composer Jeremiah Clarke is very typical of the English Baroque style.It has a simple A-A-B-A musical form :
- Measures 1-8 : Phrase A (played twice) in the main key of C minor
- Measures 9-16 : Phrase B in the relative major key of E flat Major
- Measures 1-8 : Phrase A played once again
In particular, shakes are played ON the beat, starting with the upper auxiliary note.
We suggest adding a shake to measure 2 in the left hand, in order to imitate the right hand in measure 1. The same is true for measure 6.
Also, we suggest adding a shake to measures 8 and 16. Although this is optional, is adds a nice touch of dissonance to these cadences.
Furthermore, measure 16 bears the indication
End with the first strain, meaning that the player should then repeat measures 1-8.
Duration : 01:00
Source : Jeremiah Clarke, Miscellaneous Pieces for the Harpsichord or Spinnet
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