How to Teach Petzold Minuet in G

Today we’re talking about how to teach the Minuet in G Major BWV Anh.114 by Christian Petzold, formerly attributed to JS Bach. This is a very familiar piece composed in basic counterpoint which shows up in many books, both elementary methods as well as intermediate repertoire series.

This is the fourth in my series of videos covering historical repertoire pieces found within method books. Have you checked out "Method to Masterworks" yet? It’s your guide to smoothly transitioning your student from a method series into intermediate repertoire.

Recommended edition:

• Henle Urtext https://amzn.to/3ubOfyw 

Other editions to consider:

• Masterwork Classics 3 (Jane Magrath)

• Piano Adventures Performance book 3B (Randall & Nancy Faber)

• Alfred Premier Lesson book 5 (Dennis Alexander, Gayle Kowalchyk, E. L. Lancaster, Victoria McArthur, and Martha Mier)

• Journey Through the Classics book 2 (Jennifer Linn)

Syllabus listings for difficulty level:

• RCM Level 3

• Illinois AIM Level 5

• Jane Magrath Level 3

Related videos:

1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Minuet in F Major

2. Leopold Mozart Minuet in F Major

3. How to Teach Intermediate Bach Pieces playlist

Topics highlighted in the video below:

• G major key signature, scale patterns

• Basic counterpoint - 2 individual voices that move out of a standard position, requiring attention to fingering

• Broken octaves

• Articulation choices to be made

• 3/4 time - minuet feel

• Optional ornaments

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