Jacques Hotteterre – Suite in C minor, Op. 5, No. 2 (A=440)
 
 
Deuxiéme Suitte from Deuxième livre de Pièces pour la flûte traversière, 1715
 
 
Backing track played on Harpsichord.
 
Performance notes:
The accompaniment part follows the stated tempo throughout with a slight retardation at cadence points and to facilitate breathing.
All tracks have been recorded in a mild historical temperament suitable for playing with modern and baroque instruments.
 
Backing Track downloads:
 
 
Tempo options.
Movement 1 (Prélude: Lentement-Vivement): Crotchet = 65, 70, 75 80; 80, 95, 110
Movement 2 (Allemande: Tendrement): Crotchet = 50, 55, 60, 65
Movement 3 (Sarabande): Crotchet = 55, 60, 65, 70
Movement 4 (Premiere Menuet) Crotchet = 140, 155, 170
Movement 5 (Seconde Menuet): Crotchet = 140, 155, 170
Movement 6 (Gavotte): Minim = 54, 60, 66, 72, 78
Movement 7 (Rondeau): Dotted minim = 50, 55, 60, 65
Movement 8 (Gigue): Dotted crotchet = 85, 95, 105
 
Total tracks: 33