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Variation 6Aria with Diverse Variations · BWV 988 · VI

Johann Sebastian Bach

  • Difficulty 4
  • G major
  • 2 min
  • 36 measures

The sixth variation of Bach's Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, a canon at the second for a single keyboard published in 1741 or 1742. In this canon, the second upper voice enters one bar after the first and a step higher, weaving tied notes and fast runs over an active bass.

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