Composer: Handel, George Frideric (1685-1759)
Work title: Gavotte and Variations, from Suite de Pieces for Clavecin (1733)
Type of composition: Piece
Movements/sections: Theme and 3 Variations, in 3 keys: A, G and Bb major.
Number of pages: 2 + 2 (Score + parts) in each key.
Arrangement: Violin Duet
-The A major edition suits Grade 2-3 students, depending on the tempo, and it's only in first position.
-The G major one is for Grade 3-5 students, it can be played in 1st position with optional fingering for 3rd position.
-The Bb major one is for Grade 5-6 students, it can also be played in 1st position but ideally in 3rd and 5th positions with lots of quick shifts.