ISBN 9781619118249.

Johann Sebastian Bach most likely composed the Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue during his stay in Kothen between 1717 and 1723. Originally written for the harpsichord, the work was duly recognized as a masterpiece within its own era.Nestor Ausqui has taken extraordinary measures in creating a guitar transcription of this monumental piece. The fundamental tonality of D minor was retained to preserve the workas sonority, and the 6th string of the guitar had to be lowered to D to expand the guitaras range and adhere to the original key.The articulation of the piece often requires the use of the slur technique to maintain and enhance the legato effect in the melodic line. As the guitar has a more percussive character than the harpsichord, various inconveniences occur in the management or execution of the legato, but the transcriber has done his best to preserve the character of the original piece.Ausqui admits that the most arduous task was the fingering of the piece. He had to familiarize himself with Bachas intentions and avoid shortcuts and aberrations which would have depleted the original harmonies and melodies. In the process, he discovered that utilization of the open strings can subtly enhance the balance of right and left-hand duties to achieve the timbre the original score mandates.Written in standard notation only, with each line of music forming only one measure, this piece is meant for the classical guitarist willing to accept an interpretive challenge to reap enormous musical benefits.

Selections from Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach for Guitar features 10 pieces from Bach's famous notebook arranged for guitar. The Notebook itself provides a glimpse of German music of the 18th century and provides a glimpse into the traditions of Baroque style. The selected pieces engage the beginner/intermediate guitarist in the art of two-voice counterpoint and develop a foundation for effectively interpreting the music of J.S. Bach. Includes 17-page score with tablature, plus 10-page guitar part without tab.

Contents

Menuet, BWV Anh. 114
Menuet, BWV Anh. 115
Menuet, BWV Anh. 118
Polonaise, BWV Anh. 119
Menuet, BWV Anh. 120
Menuet, BWV Anh. 121
Marche, BWV Anh. 122
Menuet, BWV Anh. 132
Menuet fait par Mons. Böhm
Aria, So oft ich meine Tobackspfeife, BWV 515a

Selections from Bach Cello Suites (BWV 1007-1011) transcribed and arranged for solo guitar. A great introduction to Bach's cello music for intermediate guitarists. (Tablature available separately.)

Contents:

Cello Suite No. 1 (BWV 1007): Prelude, Menuet I and II, Sarabande**
Cello Suite No. 2 (BWV 1008): Sarabande*, Menuet I and II
Cello Suite No. 3 (BWV 1009): Sarabande*, Bourreé I and II
Cello Suite No. 4 (BWV 1010): Sarabande*, Bourreé II
Cello Suite No. 5 (BWV 1011): Sarabande*

*Transposed from the original
**Retuning required: 6=D

Kenneth Pasciak Music Publishing, ASCAP
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This arrangement of Menuet I & II from Cello Suite I, by Johann Sebastian Bach, for solo guitar, incorporates slurs (hammer-ons, pull-offs) to simulate aspects of the cello. Four-page score with tablature, plus two-page individual guitar part without tabs. Fingerings and string designations included.

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S0.964429 - Selections from Bach Cello Suites (for Solo Guitar)

Kenneth Pasciak Music Publishing, ASCAP
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Sleepers awake, English name for the chorale cantata Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, regarded as one of most mature and popular sacred cantatas by Johann Sebastian Bach, based on the homonymous hymn by Philipp Nicolai (1599).
Sleepers awake is the fourth movement ("Zion hört die Wächter singen") of BWV 140. Bach later transcribed this movement for organ (BWV 645).
For classical Guitar solo. Early Intermediate to intermediate.
In drop D tuning (low E to D).
With downloadable mp3 just for audio help.
With standard notation and tablature.
Pages: Seven pages (7).

The advantages of Bach's music are that it is universal and to a certain extent independent of the instruments for which it was composed. His music is structured in such a brilliant and clear manner that it sounds good on any instrument. These compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach definitely are some of his best-known works and very popular. Therefore, also guitarists will certainly appreciate to be able to play this magnificent music on their instrument. All pieces are easy to play on the guitar and a valuable addition to the teaching and concert repertoire.

Classical Guitar transcription of Bach\'s Favorite Suite for Cello n. 6 in D Major BWV 1012.

This is a solo classical guitar arrangement of Bach's Cello Suite No.1 (Prelude) in drop D tuning. This version includes guitar tablature and left-hand fingerings .

This is a solo classical guitar arrangement of Bach's Cello Suite No.1 (Prelude) in drop D tuning. Standard Notation replete with barre markings, string designations and fingerings.

Prelude in C Minor BWV 999, also termed The Little Prelude in C Minor, is a piece written by Johann Sebastian Bach sometime between 1717 and 1723.Though originally composed for Lute-Harpsichord it has since been adapted for various instruments, including lute, piano and guitar.

For Guitar fingerstyle solo.
With Guitar tablature. With finger position suggestions. With downloadable mp3 for audio-help.
Early intermediate, 2:05'min.
Pages: Two (2) pages.