The genius of Bach was ever more obvious when he used simple harmonic ideas to develop his thoughts. Bach teaches us that strict musical form does not restrict our freedom. Just as blood is restricted by our veins, amazing results and effects are achievable by the right tools in the right hands.

The idea here is contrary counterpoint in the 2 moving voices:
The bass goes G F# E and the main melody does exactly the opposite E F# G.
 
 

or Download Bourrée, from E minor suite J.S. Bach, Renato Bellucci,  Live  in Campinas, Brasil, 1986  1.02 MB

Hear the audio stream Renato Bellucci: guitar "Guitar Celebration, 1990"

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Analysis: The 2 eight notes 1 quarter note model, is like the syllables of the Bourree. Breath normally through the opening section.  (Allow a few seconds for the animation to load) Lever, a simple concept that helps the player to keep his left hand balanced. Read the technique pages for in-depth study of left hand pivot and lever. Notice how finger 2 stays in place while the arm brings finger 1 down to the F#.