Klavissimo now has 202 built-in pieces. The nine movements are engraved from the edition of the Bach-Gesellschaft, published in Leipzig between 1853 and 1894. They are joined by two Handstücke by Daniel Gottlob Türk, from the second edition of 1797, and two pieces from Cornelius Gurlitt’s “The First Lessons” op. 117, from the print of 1895.
From the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach
The Minuet in D minor, BWV Anh. 132, is on level 4; the Minuet in A minor, BWV Anh. 120, is on level 5. Both are in the notebook of 1725, but their composer is not certain, so Klavissimo lists them as “Anonymous”. The same notebook holds the Aria that also opens the Goldberg Variations, BWV 988. It is on level 7 and has an ornament in almost every bar.
Preludes, minuet and invention
The Little Preludes in D minor, BWV 926, and F major, BWV 927, are on level 5. The Minuet in E major from French Suite No. 6, BWV 817, and the Invention in G major, BWV 781 (“Inventio 10”, in 9/8 time), are on level 6.
Two concerto movements
Bach arranged concertos by other composers for the harpsichord. The Adagio from BWV 974 goes back to an oboe concerto by Alessandro Marcello and is on level 7. The Larghetto from BWV 972 goes back to a concerto from Antonio Vivaldi’s “L’estro armonico” op. 3 and is on level 8. Both have fast runs in short note values.
Türk and Gurlitt
Türk’s “Tinkling Belongs to the Trade” and “Four Sharps? — Next!” are on level 5. Gurlitt’s “The Departure” and “The Return” (op. 117 Nos. 23 and 24) are on level 3.
Levels and tempo
All 13 are optional; you don’t need any of them to complete a level. The prints give at most tempo words, no metronome marks. The tempo in Klavissimo is a suggestion; change it with the tempo slider.