Piano Pronto Movement 2: # 18 Minuet in G and Primary Chords

This post includes piano activities for "Minuet in G" in Piano Pronto Movement 2. 

Theory

Baroque music often was often played with ornaments like trill and mordents that were added by the performer to make the piece unique and fancier.

Watch this  Video About Mordents to learn how to add ornaments to the piece.

Music Samples and History

Choose a video of Minuet below and listen for the mordents they add to the piece.

Minuet in G

 

Minuet in G

Choose a podcast below to learn more about the minuet or Bach.

Classics for Kids About the Minuet   OR Classics for Kids About Bach

Watch the Musical Things Baroque video for a quick summary of music characteristics in the Baroque period.

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