Jean Philippe Rameau
First Book of Harpsichord Pieces

About Jean Philippe Rameau's First Book of Harpsichord Pieces

The Premier livre de pièces de clavecin is Rameau’s earliest known composition. This 1707 set opens with a Prelude followed by a group of eight dances and a "character" piece,
"La Vénetienne", perhaps an evocation of a barcarolle, or gondolier´s song. The Prelude harks back to an earlier style of improvisatory prelude cultivated by French lutenists and clavecinists, the prélude sans mesuré (without strict rhythm).

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Preview TitleKey Year Level
1. Prelude in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAB 1. Prelude 30 A Minor 1706 4
2. Allemande in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAC 2. Allemande 30 A Minor 1706 4
3. Second Allemande in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAD 3. Second Allemande 30 A Minor 1706 3
4. Courante in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAE 4. Courante 30 A Minor 1706 3
5. Gigue in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAF 5. Gigue 30 A Minor 1706 4
6. First Sarabande in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAG 6. First Sarabande 30 A Minor 1706 3
7. Second Sarabande in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAH 7. Second Sarabande 30 A Minor 1706 4
8. Venitienne in A Major by Rameau piano sheet music AAI 8. Venitienne 29 A Major 1706 3
9. Gavotte in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAJ 9. Gavotte 30 A Minor 1706 4
10. Minuet in A Minor by Rameau piano sheet music AAK 10. Minuet 30 A Minor 1706 3

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