Great Instrumental Works of J. S. Bach

Transcribed for Solo Electric Bass

By Johann Sebastian Bach

Great Instrumental Works of J. S. Bach by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)

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Instrument:

Bass Guitar

Classical Guitar

Format:

Collection / Songbook

Level:

Intermediate

Publisher:

Mel Bay Publications, Inc

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Electric bass guitar - Intermediate
Transcribed for Solo Electric Bass. Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Edited by Bennet Cohen. Saddle-stitched, Solos, Perfect binding, Classical. Baroque. Book. 56 pages. Mel Bay Publications, Inc #97745. Published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc (MB.97745).

Item Number: MB.97745

ISBN 9780786607730. 8.75 x 11.75 inches. Transcribed by Bennet Cohen.

While many electric bassists study the Bach cello suites at some point, few attempt the sonatas and partitas for unaccompanied violin (BWV 1001-1006). Composed around 1720, the sonatas and partitas display rich polyphonic writing, unlike the simpler monophonic cello suites. This collection features a challenging but rewarding transcription of the complete A minor Violin Sonata (BWV 1002), which fits particularly well on the bass. Also included are the well-known gavotte en rondeau from the E major violin partita (BWV1006) and the complete A minor partita for solo flute (BWV 1013), transposed here to D minor. Finally, an arrangement of the familiar chorale Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (from BWV 147) takes advantage of the bass's natural and artificial harmonics. Performance notes are included. Written in notation and tablature for the 4-string electric bass.

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