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Jean Philippe Rameau: 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).
Sheet Music Downloads:
| Title | Key | Published | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude no 1 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 4 |
| Allemande no 2 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 4 |
| Second Allemande no 3 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 3 |
| Courante no 4 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 3 |
| Gigue no 5 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 4 |
| First Sarabande no 6 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 3 |
| Second Sarabande no 7 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 4 |
| Venitienne no 8 | A Major | 1706 | Piece | 3 |
| Gavotte no 9 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 4 |
| Minuet no 10 | A Minor | 1706 | Piece | 3 |
