Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr

Johann Sebastian BachBWV 676a

BaroqueSpecialistfugueD major4/4~4 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 7

About this piece

This is another contrapuntal setting of the chorale, likely an early or sketch version. It shares the intellectual rigor of Bach's other fugal works, though perhaps with less polish than his mature compositions.

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Teacher notes

Focusing on the contrapuntal independence of the voices and precise articulation is essential.

Technical focus

counterpointvoicingornamentation

Mood

contemplativesereneintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 676a) by Johann Sebastian Bach?

Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 676a) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 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 Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr?

A typical performance of Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 676a) lasts about 4 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr?

Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr (BWV 676a) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.