Bach's Cello Suites I-III Arranged for Tenor Banjo
By Rob Mackillop

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Instrument:

Banjo

Cello

Format:

Book and Digital Audio

Level:

Advanced

Intermediate

Publisher:

Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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Tenor banjo - Intermediate-Advanced
Composed by Rob Mackillop. Saddle-stitched, Baroque, Solos and Duets, Classical, Banjo:Tenor. Style. Book and online audio. 60 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #30430M. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.30430M).

Item Number: MB.30430M

ISBN 9780786695645. 8.75 x 11.75 inches.

Bach's cello suites are among the most famous solo instrumental works of all time. The cello and the tenor banjo share the same tuning, and banjo players might be surprised at how well this great music fits on the fretboard. Rob MacKillop has provided tablature for the first three suites. Here is a chance for tenor banjo players to explore Bach on their instrument, which could be tuned to either regular, CGDA, or Irish tuning, GDAE. Includes online accompanying audio using three different tenor banjos: a regular tenor (Deering Eagle II), a gourd tenor (Jaybird Banjos), and a cello banjo (Gold Tone) which has the same low pitch as the cello.A `suite' is a collection of dances of varying speeds and time signatures, conceived to be performed as a whole, and preceded by a prelude. Bach's Prelude to the 1st Suite is magnificent and justly famous. The Bourree from the 3rd Suite is also very popular. Enjoy playing Bach on the Tenor Banjo!

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