Instructions
Read through the activities below to test your knowledge of J.S. Bach's famous Six Suites for Unaccompanied Cello. Each activity focuses on correctly identifying the key of each suite.
Activity 1: Matching
Draw a line to match the Cello Suite in Column A with its correct key in Column B.
Column A
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Column B
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Activity 2: Complete the Chart
Fill in the missing key for each cello suite in the chart below.
| Suite | Key |
|---|---|
| Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 | ____________________ |
| Suite No. 2, BWV 1008 | D minor |
| Suite No. 3, BWV 1009 | ____________________ |
| Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 | E-flat major |
| Suite No. 5, BWV 1011 | ____________________ |
| Suite No. 6, BWV 1012 | ____________________ |
Activity 3: Unscramble the Key
Unscramble the letters to reveal the correct key for each suite listed. Use the "#" symbol for "sharp" and the "b" symbol for "flat" where needed.
- Suite No. 3: C JAROM ______________________________
- Suite No. 5: C ROMIN ______________________________
- Suite No. 1: G JAROM ______________________________
- Suite No. 6: D JAROM ______________________________
- Suite No. 2: D ROMIN ______________________________
- Suite No. 4: E-TALF JAROM ______________________________
Answer Key
Activity 1: Matching
- Suite No. 1 → D. G major
- Suite No. 2 → E. D minor
- Suite No. 3 → F. C major
- Suite No. 4 → B. E-flat major
- Suite No. 5 → A. C minor
- Suite No. 6 → C. D major
Activity 2: Complete the Chart
| Suite | Key |
|---|---|
| Suite No. 1, BWV 1007 | G major |
| Suite No. 2, BWV 1008 | D minor |
| Suite No. 3, BWV 1009 | C major |
| Suite No. 4, BWV 1010 | E-flat major |
| Suite No. 5, BWV 1011 | C minor |
| Suite No. 6, BWV 1012 | D major |
Activity 3: Unscramble the Key
- Suite No. 3: C MAJOR
- Suite No. 5: C MINOR
- Suite No. 1: G MAJOR
- Suite No. 6: D MAJOR
- Suite No. 2: D MINOR
- Suite No. 4: E-FLAT MAJOR