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Topic: Bach v Handel  (Read 2153 times)

Offline lyndenc

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Bach v Handel
on: February 01, 2018, 07:37:33 PM
Any opinions please on which piece out of JCP Bach's Allegretto in F and Handel's Allemande in A minor is best in terms of piano musicianship to learn.

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Re: Bach v Handel
Reply #1 on: February 01, 2018, 08:29:49 PM
You must mean JC*F Bach..
Why not learn both?.. They require similar skills, though i think the Handel is a better piece of music..
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Re: Bach v Handel
Reply #2 on: February 02, 2018, 08:01:53 PM
Thanks for the response, yes it is JCF as you say.

I am doing a Grade 5 mock and have to choose between one of these pieces. I was leaning towards the Handel but a friend suggested that the Bach was less technically challenging hence my question. I think that I will stick with the Allemande as it is a nicer piece of music.
 

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