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Two- and Three-Part Inventions (Complete). By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Ferruccio Busoni. For solo piano. Piano Method. Baroque. SMP Level 8 (Early Advanced). Collection. Standard notation, fingerings, introductory text and performance notes (does not include words to the songs). 71 pages. G. Schirmer #LB1574. Published by G. Schirmer (HL.50260210).

ISBN 0793549949. With standard notation, fingerings, introductory text and performance notes (does not include words to the songs). Baroque. 9x12 inches.

This title has selections that range in difficulty from SMP Level 7-8.

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

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5 star rating

aem

Location: from Boston, MA

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate

December 13, 2010

romantic take on baroque

This is Busoni's version, not in any sense an urtext of the Bach original. It is therefore to be taken as a particular age's interpretation of this music -- thus, a good introduction to Romantic virtuosity, and a stage in the reception of Baroque. Get a good "straight" edition too,...

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Kevin Coan

Location: from Vernon, CT

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

December 6, 2009

Worst Edition of a Great Work

Every student should learn the two and three part inventions, but NOT from this edition. It is perhaps the worst edition ever published. The ornaments are incorrectly written out. The 14th invention is not even the original version. Bach would weep if he could see this version, which is totally...

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Vercina H

Location: from Detroit,MI

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

September 12, 2009

Good preparation for the well tempered clavier

This is well known standard baroque literature for the developing pianist.Many who aspire to play bach's well tempered clavier will many times use this as a preparation to the wtc.I highly recommend this book to those who really want to get into bach's musical genius.

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Michael D`arrigo

Location: from Buffalo NY

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

October 5, 2007

Absolutly spectacular!!!

two-and-three part inventions is wonderful! I love the stunningly accurate music that is in this book. I think that many players from around the world will love this brilliant music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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