2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954

Johann Sebastian Bach

BaroqueWell-knownsonatafugueC major4/4~10 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 8

About this piece

J.S. Bach's '2 Sonaten und eine Fuge' from the set BWV 954 is a prime example of his mastery of counterpoint and thematic development in the Baroque era. The sonatas often feature clear melodic lines and solid harmonic structure, leading into a complex fugue.

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Teacher notes

Developing the ability to clearly articulate each contrapuntal line and maintain rhythmic integrity throughout the fugue are the primary technical hurdles.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulationornamentationvoicing

Mood

intellectualprecisedramatic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954 by Johann Sebastian Bach?

2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954 is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play 2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 6 — meaning you can already play level 5–6 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is 2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954?

A typical performance of 2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954 lasts about 10 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954?

2 Sonaten und eine Fuge, 954 is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.