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Prelude in C Major by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Willard A. Palmer. For Piano. Masterworks; Piano Solo; Solo. Alfred Masterwork Edition. Form: Prelude. Baroque; Masterwork. SMP Level 6 (Late Intermediate). Sheet. 4 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.2271).

ISBN 073901191X. Baroque; Masterwork.

This famous prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier makes an excellent introduction to the works of J. S. Bach. This edition features editorial suggestions in gray print.

About SMP Level 6 (Late Intermediate)

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4-note chords in both hands with large stretches and leaps. Irregular and complicated rhythms.

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4 star rating

Location: from Atlanta, GA

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

July 12, 2012

Simply Beautiful

This piece is one of Bach's simplest pieces not written for children. It is repetitive, but in its simplicity is its beauty. This website rates it as an SMP 6 piece, but I have to beg to differ. The motion in both hands is the same one (maybe two if...

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5 star rating

Location: from Hamilton, NJ

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

August 25, 2011

Bach Prelude in C Major

This little Bach piece is so beautiful. It is easy to play, but sounds a lot harder than it is. I love it and highly recommend it to anyone who likes to play piano just for their own amusement.

19 of 35 people found this review helpful.

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5 star rating

Location: from Crystal Lake, IL

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

December 2, 2005

You'll fall in Love with Bach!!

My teacher suggested this to me. As a beginner piano student, I thought it looked pretty difficult, however, once I started to get it, I fell in love with it - it is awesome! I play the violin but piano has really been a challenge (all that left hand stuff!)....

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24 of 45 people found this review helpful.

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4 star rating

Location: from Laredo,TX

Difficulty Level:
Early intermediate

June 29, 2004

Its a beuatiful piece of work

When I first heard this song it was dark and magnificant.

25 of 48 people found this review helpful.

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