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Minuet in G Major, BWV Anh. 114

  • Master elegant Baroque dance style
  • Develop graceful 3/4 time phrasing

Composer: Traditionally attributed to J.S. Bach (likely by Christian Petzold)

Notes Used: F#, G, A, B, C (high), D (high), E (high)

Time Signature: 3/4 · Key: G Major

Fingering Review

Full Piece

Dance it: a poised first beat, lighter second and third.

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Notation

Practice Exercises

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Performance Goal: Phrase it like a court dance, with a poised first beat each bar and smoothly flowing eighth notes.