Taught by renowned violinist
William Hagen
J.S. Bach’s third partita in E is the only one of his solo violin works in which every movement is in a major key. In his course on this cheerful piece, William Hagen discusses constructing a narrative, inferring dynamics, tone and mood, bow technique, and more. He talks through each movement, addressing troublesome spots, offering fingering suggestions, and pointing the viewer toward opportunities for individuality.
Introduction
J.S. Bach’s third partita in E is the only one of his solo violin works in which every movement is in a major key. In his course on this cheerful piece, William Hagen discusses constructing a narrative, inferring dynamics, tone and mood, bow technique, and more. He talks through each movement, addressing troublesome spots, offering fingering suggestions, and pointing the viewer toward opportunities for individuality.
Preludio
William Hagen examines the confident, familiar opening to the Preludio. How do we play with the necessary confidence, avoid tiring, and ensure a good sound quality? Among other things, Hagen encourages creative interpretation of dynamic markings and bringing out changes in harmony.
Loure
Despite the Loure’s relaxed tempo, it’s still a dance. Hagen advises where to add metric accents, how to use the bow economically and how to make the double stops a bit easier.
Gavotte en Rondeau
The Gavotte en Rondeau should be as fun and danceable as possible. Hagen always tries to imagine his ideal sound first and then find physical methods to achieve it.
Menuets (I and II)
The two Menuets in BWV 1006 are much more conversational than previous movements. Hagen explores effective articulation, fingerings, the transition between the two Menuets, and timbre.
Bourrée
Have fun with this Bourrée! Hagen reminds us that our attitude will project onto the audience. He also urges us to explore contrast in as many possible forms as we can to create an engaging interpretation.
Gigue
For the final movement, the Gigue, Hagen discusses rhythm and coordination. Make sure the downbeats remain the most important notes and try some rhythmic variations to work on the synchronicity of the hands.
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