Aria from Suite n°3 in D major (BWV 1068) (arr. Inacio Saldanha) by Johann Sebastian Bach Sheet Music for String Ensemble at Sheet Music Direct
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Aria from Suite n°3 in D major (BWV 1068) (arr. Inacio Saldanha) Digital Sheet Music
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Aria from Suite n°3 in D major (BWV 1068) (arr. Inacio Saldanha)
by Johann Sebastian Bach String Ensemble - Digital Sheet Music

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An air (Italian: aria; also ayr, ayre in French) is a song-like vocal or instrumental composition. The term can also be applied to the interchangeable melodies of folk songs and ballads. It is a variant of the musical song form often referred to (in opera, cantata and oratorio) as aria.

Bach's third Orchestral Suite in D major, composed in the first half of the 18th century, has an "Air" as second movement, following its French overture opening movement. The suite is composed for three trumpets, timpani, two oboes, strings (two violin parts and a viola part), and basso continuo. In the second movement of the suite however only the strings and the continuo play. This is the only movement of the suite where all other instruments are silent.

The music of the "Air" is written on four staves, for solo violin, violins, violas, and continuo. The interweaving melody lines of the high strings contrasts with the pronounced rhythmic drive in the bass.

Arranged for Viola Quartet. Key of D major. Early intermediate.

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