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Sheep May Safely Graze. (from the "Birthday Cantata"). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). For solo piano (Piano). BH Piano. Baroque. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Single piece. Standard notation (does not include words to the songs). 5 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051280575. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48002604).

With standard notation (does not include words to the songs). Baroque. 9x12 inches.

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4 and 5-note chords spanning more than an octave. Intricate rhythms and melodies.

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Anonymous

Location: from Washington, DC

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

January 23, 2009

Excellent transcription

Egon Petri's transcription highlights the resonant harmonies of Bach's work to produce a delicate, intimate and unpretentious sound. This piece has been beautifully recorded by Leon Fleischer.

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Anonymous

Location: from London

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

January 7, 2009

excellent

an excellent transcription of the piece.

18 of 40 people found this review helpful.

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John Bishop

Location: from Geneva, Switzerland

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

March 28, 2008

Still the Best

This more than 60 year-old transcription of this famous work by Bach remains firmly the No 1 for any aspiring concert pianist. I learned the first page from this site while waiting for my copy to cross the Atlantic! I've marked this towards 'advanced' because the 'voicing' of the theme...

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Judi C.

Location: from West Caldwell, New Jersey

October 7, 2007

Sheep May Safely Graze

Definitely 5 stars. Bach Rules!! This beautiful piece is for the mature pianist.Gotta practice!

22 of 41 people found this review helpful.

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Leon Butler

Location: from London UK

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

August 15, 2007

Heaven on earth

I came across this transcription by watching someone play it on youtube. It is one of the most beautiful and emotional pieces I've ever played on the piano. Egon Petri's transcription is the only one you should learn for this classic piece of Bach. Much fuller voicings than others I've...

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