Jean-Philippe Rameau ： Pièces de clavecin Suite No.3 doigts La boiteuse

“La boiteuse” is a character piece distinguished by a rhythmic quality suggestive of a light, uneven walk and by unexpectedly placed accents. Built around a recurring subject, it unfolds through exchanges between short phrases, while ornaments add wit and individuality to the musical character. In performance, it is important to maintain the flow of the beat while making the slight rhythmic irregularities clear, and to differentiate the voices with a light touch. Ornaments should sound natural and never interrupt the motion; a sound that avoids heaviness will bring out both the humorous character and the work’s refined brilliance.