07 September 2021, 08:45 PM
markjQuestion on last measure of the Goldberg Variations Aria
I don't know why I am obsessing over such a minor detail, but, should I hold the B (half note) with the fermata?
And, why is the fermata hanging out over the repeat symbol vs. the last note?
07 September 2021, 08:56 PM
ShiroKuroHmm, so, what edition is the score? Have you compared it to other editions to see if it's written the same way?
Separate from that... that is a really weird spot for a fermata!!
08 September 2021, 12:48 AM
kluursBach used the Fermata to indicate a pause before starting the first variation. If there was not a fermata, it was expected that each variation would immediately follow the preceding one without a pause.
08 September 2021, 03:45 AM
CHASquote:
Originally posted by kluurs:
Bach used the Fermata to indicate a pause before starting the first variation. If there was not a fermata, it was expected that each variation would immediately follow the preceding one without a pause.
