J. S. Bach: Gigue BWV 1006a

Support me on Patreon for more content and early access: Learn this piece and get additional commentary on the learning platform Guitar by Masters: Johann Sebastian Bach’s “Gigue from Suite in E major, BWV 1006a“ is the final movement of this famous lute suite. It displays the characteristic lively and upbeat tempo of the gigue, a popular dance form during the Baroque period, known for its energetic rhythms. Like the Bourrée, the Gigue is drawn from the violin Partita No. 3, transcribed by Bach himself for the lute and frequently played on the classical guitar. It maintains the A and B structure typical of the dance suites of the time (AABB). The ’A’ section is written in a joyful E major, while the ’B’ section provides a contrast by modulating to the more introspective key of C-sharp minor, before a return to the jubilant E major. Production: Jakob Schmidt https://soundwork