Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 -- Urtext

Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)

A joyful Baroque gavotte by Handel (Easy)! ♥

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Difficulty level : Grade 3/12

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This Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 by George Frideric Handel was composed during the Baroque period.

It has a simple A-A-B-B musical form :

Measures 1-8 : Phrase A (played twice) starts the main key of G Major and modulates to the dominant key of D Major in measure 6
Measures 9-20 : Phrase B (played twice) begins in G Major but modulates to the relative key of E minor in measure 10 and back to the main key of G Major in measure 16

Although originally composed for the harpsichord, this Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 can very well be played on the piano.

In accordance with Baroque performance practice, remember that unslurred quarter notes should be played slightly detached, especially in the left hand.

Please note that for your convenience, the editor has included in this score suggestions for adding trills in measures 4, 7, 11, 14, 16 and 19.

In particular, trills begin ON the beat, on the upper auxiliary note. More on less repercussions may be played depending on the player's ability.

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GAVOTTE IN G MAJOR, HWV 491 -- URTEXT

(Gavotte)
Composer :	Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)	Opus/catalog number :	HWV 491
Movements :	Gavotte	Composition/First publication :	Baroque period
Instrumentation :	Piano	Style :	Baroque (1600-1750)
Key :	G Major	Duration :	01:20
Edition :	Urtext (ed. M.A. Caux)	Difficulty :	Grade 3/12

Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 -- Urtext

Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)

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