Prelude: 1st movement from English Suite in A major. Allegro.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
Allemande: 2nd movement from English Suite in A major. Allegretto Moderato.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
Two Bourrees: 6th movement from English Suite in A Major. Molto Allegro. Bourree I repetatur: Da Capo First Bourree.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
Allemande: 1st movement from French Suite No.5 in G major. An Allemande is a stately dance originating from Germany. Here the 2nd and or 4th beats are sometimes reinforced with ornamentation, or dotted rhythms. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
Sarabande: 3rd movement from French Suite No.5 in G major. A Sarabande had its origins in Spain where it was considered rather louche, but it evolved into a slow, courtly dance in 3-time. This beautiful melody can be played with plenty of feeling, and the ornaments should be enjoyed to the full. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
Bach Marcello Harpsichord Concerto based on Marcello oboe concerto: Second movement, the beautiful and famous Adagio, for Piano or Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Weddings  |  

 
This suite was written for Lute Harpsichord, a harpsichord strung with soft sounding gut strings, instead of metal. The 1st and 2nd movements are a Prelude and Presto, in a declamatory and fugal style respectively.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
This suite was written for Lute Harpsichord, a harpsichord strung with soft sounding gut strings, instead of metal. The 3rd Movement is an Allemande.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
This suite was written for Lute Harpsichord, a harpsichord strung with soft sounding gut strings, instead of metal. The 4th Movement is a Courante with interestingly mixed meter.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
This suite was written for Lute Harpsichord, a harpsichord strung with soft sounding gut strings, instead of metal. The 5th Movement is a Sarabande.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
This suite was written for Lute Harpsichord, a harpsichord strung with soft sounding gut strings, instead of metal. The 6th and 7th Movements comprise a deliciously simplistic Bourree, followed by a lovely runny Gigue.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
Aria from Goldberg Variations, with all ornamentation written out as it should be played. For Harpsichord

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Weddings  |  

 
1st Goldberg Variation marks a contrast to the preceding Aria. It is neat and elegant with a flowing semiquaver pace. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Weddings  |  

 
2nd Goldberg Variation features lots of imitation between the 1st and 2nd Voice. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
3rd Goldberg Variation: in 12:8 time, this is a canon for 2 voices. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Repertoire  |  

 
7th Goldberg Variation: a lilting variation in 6:8 time, and surely the Skye Boat Song sprung from these rhythmic patterns at the beginning. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  Non-Members: Free Printing

 
8th Goldberg Variation, best for harpsichord with 2 manuals, but can be played on a single manual instrument with a bit of dextrous hand crossing. This is full of imitation. For Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre:   |  

 
2nd Book, No.6: Baricades Misterieuses. A fantastic lesson in suspensions.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Descriptive  |  

 
Les Petits Moulins à Vent (Little Windmills) should flow easily and should be played with a light touch. Harpsichord.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Descriptive  |  

 
Soeur Monique (Sister Monica): the word soeur had 2 meanings in Couperins day. One referred to a nun, and the other meant a girl of questionable morals. This was written for harpsichord, and the ornaments should not be forced.

Type: Original:   |  Skill Level (1 - 9):  6   |   Genre: Descriptive  |  

 
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