Three Teeny Preludes

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Piano — The most obvious speculation concerning the origin of these three gem-like studies is that they were written for the composer's own use in teaching piano to various Baroque and Classical youngsters. This speculation, however, is weakened if not demolished by two important facts: 1) P.D.Q. Bach rarely knew what time of day it was, or even what day it was, making it extremely unlikely that he would have been able t accommodate a regular schedule (or, as the English say, schedule) of students; b) P.D.Q. Bach's own level of proficiency at the piano would seem to preclude his being in a position to teach the instrument to anyone else. A more plausible speculation concerning the origin of these three gem-like studies is that they were written for the composer's own use, period; that is, that he wanted to write something that he could get through himself without resorting to singing instead to playing the fast passages, and muttering, "Und so fort" ("And so forth") whenever there were sixteenth notes in the left hand. Judging from internal evidence, the Three Teeny Preludesxa0were composed in Baden Baden Baden, where the composer spent the Contrition Period of his life, trying to recuperate from the Soused Period of his life, an effort that was cut short by the composer's timely death. The editor speculates that " these three gem-like studies... were written for the composer's own use... something that he could get through himself without resorting to singing instead of playing the fast passages..." Actually, these are gem-like; charming and melodic light pieces with an occasional easy surprise. Especially recommended to piano teachers in search of new light material that will make teaching stay interesting, and to adult beginners. For studios, all pianists. Easy.