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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Volume I

by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

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By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Willard A. Palmer. For solo piano. Masterworks; Piano Collection. Piano Collection. Baroque. SMP Level 10 (Advanced). Book. Standard notation, fingerings and introductory text. 224 pages. Published by Alfred Music Publishing (AP.2098C).

ISBN 0882848313. With standard notation, fingerings and introductory text. Baroque. 9x12 inches.

A most impressive 220-page edition of the first volume of "The Well-Tempered Clavier," these 24 preludes and 24 fugues were painstakingly researched over a period of 10 years, using the most important original manuscript sources. Baroque scholar Willard A. Palmer's thorough introduction discusses fugal construction, articulation and other aspects of performance interpretation. Volume I of "The Well-Tempered Clavier" has been updated with a new "look" to match Volume II. This essential masterpiece is a "must-have" for all pianists.

This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 9-10.

SMP Level 10 (Advanced)

Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed. (Learn more about SMP levels)

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Contents

  • Fuga 1 [BWV 846] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 10 [BWV 855] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 11 [BWV 856] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 12 [BWV 857] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 13 [BWV 858] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 14 [BWV 859] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 15 [BWV 860] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 16 [BWV 861] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 17 [BWV 862] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 18 [BWV 863] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 19 [BWV 864] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 2 [BWV 847] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 20 [BWV 865] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
  • Fuga 21 [BWV 866] Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach
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    Keith of New Jersey writes...

    "Learn Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier (Book 1) and you will have reached a critical milestone in keyboard music. Played best on a harpsichord (unless you're Glenn Gould), these pieces never fail to ... more "

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    Nancy O of Marysville, WA writes...

    "This book is well edited and the material is fabulous. Bach is a must for every pianist who wants the ultimate finger control in their playing, and this book will ... more "

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    Ron Richard of Fargo ND writes...

    "I'd been struggling through the first fugue in an ancient Bischoff edition and was really frustrated trying to figure out the fingering from the few suggestions given. Additionally the notes ... more "

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