Baroque Suite

Jason L. Pachman

ModernObscuresuite~5 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This suite by Jason L. Pachman uses neoclassical structures to provide a modern take on the traditional Baroque dance suite. It is characterized by logical voice-leading and a clean, pedagogical approach to texture.

Teacher notes

Students must sustain independent voice control throughout the contrapuntal sections.

Technical focus

counterpointarticulationfinger-independenceornamentation

Mood

elegantintellectual

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Baroque Suite by Jason L. Pachman?

Baroque Suite 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 Baroque Suite?

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 Baroque Suite?

A typical performance of Baroque Suite lasts about 5 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Baroque Suite?

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

What pieces are similar to Baroque Suite?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Brandeis Piano Suite by Jason L. Pachman, Birthday Music for Piano by Jason L. Pachman, Keyboard Sonata in E-flat major by Joseph Haydn — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.