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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Volume I 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.

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Very advanced level, very difficult note reading, frequent time signature changes, virtuosic level technical facility needed.

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        Keith

        Location: from New Jersey

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        Intermediate/advanced

        April 3, 2009

        Useful edition of some of the best piano music ever

        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 instruct and delight. This version is bright and clear, with numerous footnotes referencing alternate autograph versions, and the spiral...

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        Nancy O

        Location: from Marysville, WA

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        December 29, 2008

        a must for the well-rounded pianist

        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 get you well on your way there.

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        Ron Richard

        Location: from Fargo ND

        Difficulty Level:
        Intermediate/advanced

        June 19, 2008

        Highly Recommended

        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 were small, slightly blurred, and squashed together - a real difficulty for a senior student. I'd been pleased with Palmer's...

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