How would I play this Bach's piece (bar) on piano - from Polonaise in G major
As you see in this picture, we have a black note on B and a quarter note on B also.
So my question is when my finger is on note B (for black note) how second B could play? I don't see a connecting legato also? If it means something else please tell me.
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It depends on the instrument you play, its sustain, and on the speed and loudness you play the piece at.
Basically, you want the attack of the second B without a release of the first B. If the sustain of the instrument is strong enough and the second voice is loud enough, just smoothly releasing the G "legato" and then moving on to the C next beat may work fine, particularly on instruments or volumes with a comparatively soft attack.
Otherwise you release the B not far enough for the tone to dampen and let it strike again with a volume appropriate for the first voice.
The latter option will work particularly well on grand pianos (which tend to have a repeat mechanic that supports this kind of option) but is also feasible for pianos.
On a harpsichord, you'll also want to repeat since the attack has a very characteristic sound and its absence would be quite noticeable. On a harmonium/organ/accordion, not interrupting the B at all might be preferable.
Try it out and see which execution better allows your hearing to focus on either line without too much irritation.
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