4 Duettos

Johann Sebastian Bach

BaroqueSpecialistinventionfugue4/4~15 min
H6
Henle (estimated)
RCM 9ABRSM 8

About this piece

Bach's '4 Duettos' are highly contrapuntal works that showcase his mastery of imitative writing for keyboard instruments. These pieces are intellectually rigorous, demanding clarity of line and precise articulation.

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Teacher notes

Developing independent finger control and the ability to delineate multiple melodic lines simultaneously is paramount.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencevoicinglayered-texturearticulation

Mood

intellectualprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is 4 Duettos by Johann Sebastian Bach?

4 Duettos is rated Henle level 6 of 9 — advanced repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 7–8. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 9.

What level do I need to play 4 Duettos?

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 4 Duettos?

A typical performance of 4 Duettos lasts about 15 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for 4 Duettos?

4 Duettos is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.