Handel : Gavotte HWV 491

Handel : Gavotte HWV 491

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Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 -- Urtext 

Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)



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Handel : Gavotte HWV 491



A joyful Baroque gavotte by Handel (Easy)!


Instrumentation : Piano or Harpsichord Period/genre : Baroque (1600-1750)
Included : One solo score Composed/published : Baroque period
Edition : Urtext (ed. M.A. Caux) Skill level : Grade 3/12 : Easy to moderate
Movements : Gavotte Pages : 2




Sources : This Gavotte in G Major, HWV 491 by 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

Program Notes : 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.

PDF excerpt : Handel : Gavotte HWV 491 (first page)
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References : Handel Sheet Music   Baroque Piano Sheet Music   Baroque Harpsichord Sheet Music

Associated collections :
Baroque Favorites for Harpsichord (Easy)
Baroque Favorites for Piano (Easy)
Baroque Sheet Music for Harpsichord (Grade 3)
Baroque Sheet Music for Piano (Grade 3)


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