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One of Bach's most famous pieces is "Bourree In E Minor." It's a killer section of music that isn't too complicated. 

This makes it perfect for beginners and intermediate players working on their reading chops. 

I've included my transcription of the piece below. I put in the tab as well if you don't want to read the notes....shame on you 

I added my own harmonic analysis of the chords, as well as compositional devices used. Among them are secondary dominants. These are chords outside the key resolved down by 5ths. For example, A7 to D. A7 isn't in the key of E minor and is thus considered a "secondary" chord, not a primary chord.

 There's a cool contrary motion figure at the very beginning, or two voices moving in opposite directions as well. I like to analyze music so I can steal the ideas for my own pieces later muhahahaha 

Tab and music below


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