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Jigg from Suite XI


"Jigg from Suite XI" is a lively instrumental piece composed by George Frideric Handel, a German-British Baroque composer. The piece is part of Handel's Suite No. 11 in D minor for harpsichord. Handel composed the suite in the early 18th century, showcasing his mastery of Baroque musical forms and structures. The original key of the piece is D minor. As with many of Handel's compositions, "Jigg from Suite XI" features intricate melodies, dynamic contrasts, and rhythmic vitality characteristic of Baroque music. Handel's music continues to be widely performed and appreciated for its technical brilliance and expressive depth.

Jigg from Suite XI - HWV 437 : Gigue

D F A
a E A
F A D
C# D a
F
G
A G F E D C
a C f g C c a C f e g c
f a c d a# a g f e f

( repeat )

f a C
c e g
b D F E D C
D
b
C E a g# b e
E D C F E D C b a
a e g f# g d g a a#
g d f e g c f c g a
D F A
a E A F A D C# E A
D a C a# d g f c# d

( repeat )