Allemande in A minor

Johann Sebastian BachBWV 835

BaroqueWell-knownsuiteA minor4/4~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 8ABRSM 7

About this piece

Bach's Allemande in A minor, BWV 835, from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, showcases his mastery of contrapuntal texture and elegant melodic construction.

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Teacher notes

Pay close attention to the inner voices and maintain a steady, flowing pulse throughout.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencevoicingflowing-sixteenthsarticulation

Mood

contemplativeintellectualprecise

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Allemande in A minor (BWV 835) by Johann Sebastian Bach?

Allemande in A minor (BWV 835) is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 8.

What level do I need to play Allemande in A minor?

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 Allemande in A minor?

A typical performance of Allemande in A minor (BWV 835) lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Allemande in A minor?

Allemande in A minor (BWV 835) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.