Methode Sonaten aus'm Ermel zu schüddeln (Kirnberger, Johann Philipp)

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General Information

Work Title Methode Sonaten aus'm Ermel zu schüddeln
Alternative. Title Methode, Sonaten aus dem Ärmel zu schütteln
Composer Kirnberger, Johann Philipp
Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. None [force assignment]
First Publication. 1783
Language German
Composer Time PeriodComp. Period Classical
Piece Style Classical
Instrumentation (examples are for keyboard)
Extra Information A miniature tract describing a simple method of composing: simply take an existing composition, write a new melody to its bass, then write a new bass part to the new melody (or vice-versa). As an example, Kirnberger prints a gigue by J.S. Bach, and his own composition following this method.