Sheet Music: Gigue

TitleGigue
from Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major
Opus numberBWV 1010
ComposerJohann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
InstrumentationFlute solo
KeyE-flat major
RangeD4–Eb6
Time signature12/8
Tempo120 BPM
Performance time2:45
Difficulty levelintermediate
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Date added2012-01-28
Last updated2012-01-28
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Saturday 28 January 2012

Tune of the Day: Gigue by J.S. Bach

from Cello Suite No. 4, transcribed for solo flute

This gigue is the last movement of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cello Suite in E-flat major. With its quirky rhythms and contrapuntal illusions, this finale prepares us for the glories of the final two suites.

Other Movements from the same Work

1.Prelude Flute solo
2.Allemande Flute solo
3.Courante Flute solo
4.Sarabande Flute solo
5.Bourrée I and II Flute solo
6.Gigue Flute solo