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Suite in E minor, BWV 996, is a musical composition written by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) between 1708 and 1717. It is probable that this suite was intended for Lautenwerck (lute-harpsichord).^[1] Because the lautenwerk is an uncommon instrument, it is in modern times often performed on the guitar or the lute.

Musical structure

Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996, played on a lute-harpsichord (lautenwerck)

Performed by Martha Goldstein

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The work consists of six movements:

Instrumentation

Bach wrote his lute pieces in a traditional score rather than in lute tablature, and if the work is intended for the lautenwerk, it would have been played on a keyboard.^[2] No original script of the Suite in E minor for Lute by Bach is known to exist.^[3] However, in the collection of one of Bach's pupils, Johann Ludwig Krebs, there is one piece ("Praeludio – con la Suite da Gio: Bast. Bach") that has written "aufs Lauten Werck" ("for the lute-harpsichord") in unidentified handwriting.^[3]

Some argue that despite the annotation about the lute-harpsichord, the piece was meant to be played on the lute, as demonstrated by the texture.^[3] Others argue that since the piece was written in E minor, it would be incompatible with the baroque lute, which was tuned to D minor unless a capo was on the 2nd fret.^[4] Nevertheless, it may be played with other string instruments, such as the guitar, mandola, or mandocello, and keyboard instruments (such as piano), and the fifth movement (the bourrée) is especially well-known among guitarists.^[5]

References

^ Ripin, Edwin M. & Wraight, Denzil (2001). "Lute-harpsichord". In Sadie, Stanley & Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.‎
^ Nancy Bachus; Daniel Glover (2000). The Baroque Spirit, Bk 2: Book & CD. Alfred Music Publishing. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7390-0502-6.
^ ^a ^b ^c Hannu Annala; Heiki Mätlik (2008). Handbook of Guitar and Lute Composers. Mel Bay Publications. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-7866-5844-2.
^ Johann Sebastian Bach; Jozsef Eotvos (2002). J. S. Bach: The Complete Lute Works. Mel Bay Publications. p. vi. ISBN 978-0-7866-6819-9.
^ Elizabeth T. Knuth. "Bourrée". Retrieved 2007-12-18.

External links

Lute Suite in E minor, BWV 996: Scores at the International Music Score Library Project

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[1] Ripin, Edwin M. & Wraight, Denzil (2001). "Lute-harpsichord". In Sadie, Stanley & Tyrrell, John (eds.). The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (2nd ed.). London: Macmillan Publishers. ISBN 978-1-56159-239-5.‎

[BachusGlover2000-2] Nancy Bachus; Daniel Glover (2000). The Baroque Spirit, Bk 2: Book & CD. Alfred Music Publishing. p. 28. ISBN 978-0-7390-0502-6.

[AnnalaMätlik2008-3] Hannu Annala; Heiki Mätlik (2008). Handbook of Guitar and Lute Composers. Mel Bay Publications. p. 32. ISBN 978-0-7866-5844-2.

[BachEotvos2002-4] Johann Sebastian Bach; Jozsef Eotvos (2002). J. S. Bach: The Complete Lute Works. Mel Bay Publications. p. vi. ISBN 978-0-7866-6819-9.

[5] Elizabeth T. Knuth. "Bourrée". Retrieved 2007-12-18.

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+'''Suite in E minor''', [[BWV]] 996, is a musical composition written by [[Johann Sebastian Bach]] (1685{{ndash}}1750) between 1708 and 1717. It is probable that this [[Suite (music)|suite]] was intended for [[Lautenwerck]] (lute-harpsichord).<ref>{{Cite Grove |last=Ripin |first=Edwin M. |last2=Wraight |first2=Denzil |title=Lute-harpsichord|name-list-style=amp}}</ref> Because the lautenwerk is an uncommon instrument, it is in modern times often performed on the [[guitar]] or the [[lute]].
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-'''[[Suite]] in E minor''', [[BWV]] 996, is a musical composition written by [[Johann Sebastian Bach]]. It is probable that this suite was intended for [[lute-harpsichord]].<ref>{{GroveOnline|Lute-harpsichord|Ripin, Edwin M., and Wraight, Denzil|11 December|2006}}</ref> This piece is often performed on the [[guitar]] because of the rarity of the instrument. The movements in this piece are:
+== Musical structure ==
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+The work consists of six movements:
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-==Media==
+==Instrumentation==
+Bach wrote his lute pieces in a traditional [[Sheet music|score]] rather than in lute [[tablature]], and if the work is intended for the lautenwerk, it would have been played on a [[Musical keyboard|keyboard]].<ref name="BachusGlover2000">{{cite book|author1=Nancy Bachus|author2=Daniel Glover|title=The Baroque Spirit, Bk 2: Book & CD|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mgf1ijR_rFcC|year= 2000|publisher=Alfred Music Publishing|isbn=978-0-7390-0502-6|page=28}}</ref> No original script of the ''Suite in E minor for Lute'' by Bach is known to exist.<ref name="AnnalaMätlik2008">{{cite book|author1=Hannu Annala|author2=Heiki Mätlik|title=Handbook of Guitar and Lute Composers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=8_cS-jP7ntoC|year=2008|publisher=Mel Bay Publications|isbn=978-0-7866-5844-2|page=32}}</ref> However, in the collection of one of Bach's pupils, [[Johann Ludwig Krebs]], there is one piece ("Praeludio – con la Suite da Gio: Bast. Bach") that has written "aufs Lauten Werck" ("for the [[lute-harpsichord]]") in unidentified handwriting.<ref name="AnnalaMätlik2008"/>
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-This song was used by Johan to summon the beast, due to the fact that the rhythmatic vibrations from the music created sacred geometry opening a gateway to the dark realms themselves.
-If one is to summon lucifere then he must stand in a sacred pentagon circle with 5 lit candles on each vertices. this must also occur at a crossroads, lucifere will walk down one of the roads tune your guitar snatch your soul and then you will be able to play qanything you may desire.
+Some argue that despite the annotation about the lute-harpsichord, the piece was meant to be played on the lute, as demonstrated by the [[Texture (music)|texture]].<ref name="AnnalaMätlik2008"/> Others argue that since the piece was written in [[E minor]], it would be incompatible with the baroque lute, which was tuned to [[D minor]] unless a capo was on the 2nd fret.<ref name="BachEotvos2002">{{cite book|author1=Johann Sebastian Bach|author2=Jozsef Eotvos|title=J. S. Bach: The Complete Lute Works|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fZdPip4zC88C&pg=PR6|year= 2002|publisher=Mel Bay Publications|isbn=978-0-7866-6819-9|page=vi}}</ref> Nevertheless, it may be played with other [[string instrument]]s, such as the [[guitar]], [[mandola]], or [[mandocello]], and [[keyboard instrument]]s (such as piano), and [[Bourrée in E minor|the fifth movement (the bourrée)]] is especially well-known among guitarists.<ref>{{cite web | author=Elizabeth T. Knuth | title=Bourrée |url=http://www.users.csbsju.edu/~eknuth/mandotab/bourree.html |access-date=2007-12-18 }}</ref>
-==See also==
-*[[List of compositions of Johann Sebastian Bach]]
+== See also ==
-*[[Bourrée in E minor]]
+* [[Bourrée in E minor]], other uses of the fifth movement bourrée from this suite in classical and popular music
 ==References==
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+{{Reflist}}
+==External links==
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+{{Instrumental music by Johann Sebastian Bach}}
+{{Portalbar|Classical Music}}
+{{Authority control}}
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+[[Category:Compositions in E minor]]
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v t e Compositions for organ, keyboard and lute by Johann Sebastian Bach
Organ	Fugue in G minor, BWV 131a (doubtful) Sonatas, BWV 525–530 Prelude and Fugue in C major, BWV 531 Prelude and Fugue in D major, BWV 532 Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 537 Toccata and Fugue in D minor ("Dorian"), BWV 538 Toccata and Fugue in F major, BWV 540 Fantasia and Fugue in G minor ("Great"), BWV 542 Prelude and Fugue in A minor, BWV 543 Prelude and Fugue in B minor, BWV 544 Prelude and Fugue in C minor, BWV 546 Prelude and Fugue in E minor ("Wedge"), BWV 548 Eight Short Preludes and Fugues, BWV 553–560 (doubtful) Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 562 Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C major, BWV 564 Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (doubtful) Prelude (Toccata) and Fugue in E major, BWV 566 Fantasia ("Pièce d'Orgue") in G major, BWV 572 Fugue in G minor ("Little"), BWV 578 Passacaglia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 582 Concertos, BWV 592–597 Orgelbüchlein, BWV 599–644 Schübler Chorales, BWV 645–650 Great Eighteen Chorale Preludes, BWV 651–668 Chorale partita Sei gegrüßet, Jesu gütig, BWV 768 Canonic Variations on "Vom Himmel hoch da komm' ich her", BWV 769 Neumeister chorales, BWV 1090–1120 Chorale fantasia Wo Gott der Herr nicht bei uns hält, BWV 1128
Keyboard	Inventions and Sinfonias, BWV 772–801 English Suites, BWV 806–811 French Suites, BWV 812–817 Partitas, BWV 825–830 No. 2 No. 4 No. 6 Overture in the French style, BWV 831 Well-Tempered Clavier, BWV 846–893 Book 1 No. 1 in C major No. 2 in C minor No. 3 in C♯ major No. 4 in C♯ minor No. 7 in E♭ major No. 10 in E minor No. 16 in G minor No. 21 in B♭ major No. 22 in B♭ minor Book 2 No. 1 in C major No. 2 in C minor No. 3 in C♯ major No. 4 in C♯ minor No. 5 in D major No. 6 in D minor No. 12 in F minor No. 13 in F♯ major No. 18 in G♯ minor No. 22 in B♭ minor No. 24 in B minor Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue Fantasia and Fugue in C minor, BWV 906 Toccatas, BWV 910–916 Six Little Preludes, BWV 933–938 Italian Concerto Harpsichord solo concertos Goldberg Variations discography Gould recording Aria variata alla maniera italiana Capriccio on the departure of a beloved brother
Lute	Suite in G minor, BWV 995 Suite in E minor, BWV 996 Bourrée Suite in C minor, BWV 997 Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E♭ major, BWV 998 Prelude in C minor, BWV 999 Fugue in G minor, BWV 1000
Mixed collections	Clavier-Übung III: Prelude and Fugue in E♭ major ("St. Anne"), BWV 552, Chorale preludes, BWV 669–689, Duets, BWV 802–805 Concerto transcriptions, BWV 592–596 and 972–987 Klavierbüchlein W. F. Bach Notebook A. M. Bach Twelve Little Preludes
List of compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach List of fugal works by Johann Sebastian Bach List of concertos by Johann Sebastian Bach