This famous prelude from the Well-Tempered Clavier makes an excellent introduction to the works of J. S. Bach. This edition features editorial suggestions in gray print.

Arranged for harp solo, harp duet, and harp, flute and voice by Sylvia Woods.

Bach's famous F-major Invention is presented in a nicely spaced sheet solo edition by Willard Palmer, who has added valuable performance notes based on early editions of the work as well as editorial suggestions in gray print.

This well-thought out arrangement for the late intermediate level pianist captures all of the beautiful harmonies, rhythms, and richness of Bach's original work. It is written in G Major and has been notated with fingering, tempo suggestions, and expression markings by the arranger.

Total 371, Nos. 1-198 in this volume. Volume 1 of Bach's historic settings of chorales. C. P. E. Bach said of these chorales: "Those connoisseurs of the art of harmonizing and composing settings will likewise not withhold their praise when they observe with appropriate attentiveness the very unusual manner my father uses to set up harmony in these settings, the natural flow of the inner voices as well as the bass, factors which set these chorale settings apart from any others."

This excellent sheet solo version of Bach's famous Menuet from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach is spread out nicely over 2 pages and contains performance notes and editorial suggestions in gray print.

"Your edition of the Bach Inventions is an excellent, practical edition with a splendid foreword. Students hould consider it a 'must' and I look forward to introducing it to mine."aIgor Kipnis.

This historically accurate edition contains a wealth of background information information on ornamentation, dotted rhythms in the Baroque style, and the recommended tempos and guidelines for performing the works on the piano. Bach's writing is carefully separated from the editorial suggestions in light gray print. A wealth of footnotes compare the various sources consulted. Students, teachers and professional pianists will find this volume invaluable. The Alfred Masterwork CD Editions conveniently combine each exceptional volume with a professionally recorded CD that is sure to inspire artistic performances.
Pianist Valery Lloyd-Watts studied at the Conservatory of Music in Toronto and the Royal College of Music in London. She earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Wisconsin, where she studied with Paul Badura-Skoda. She co-authored the text Studying Suzuki Piano: More than Music, which was endorsed by Dr. Suzuki.

Students, teachers and professional pianists will find this volume invaluable. This historically accurate edition contains a wealth of background information on ornamentation, dotted rhythms in the Baroque style, and the recommended tempos and guidelines for performing the works on the piano. Bach's writing is carefully separated from the editorial suggestions in light gray print. A wealth of footnotes compare the various sources consulted. 116 pages.

Contains works representing Bach's enormous output for keyboard, ranging from more simple works found in The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach and Two- and Three-Part Inventions, to Preludes and Fugues from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Suites, and Partitas. 88 selections on 184 pages.

Edited by Baroque scholar Judith Schneider, with expert fingering suggestions by Stuttgart Professor Maria Sofianska, this edition of the second volume of Bach's essential masterpiece contains 30 pages of extensive research and insight into Baroque music. Painstakingly compared with the most important autograph and manuscript sources, this comprehensive edition includes thorough analysis of written and improvised ornamentation, a discussion of period keyboard instruments, insight into pedaling, touch, tempo and rhythm issues, as well as a discussion of preludes and fugues. Also included is an outstanding recording from the Naxos Label. Titles: The complete Preludes and Fugues from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Volume II.

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.

Here's a newly engraved edition of this famous book used by teachers and students for centuries. Includes Arias, Chorales, Marches, Menuets, Partitas, Polonaises, Suites, a Rondeau, Musette, Sarabande, Prelude, and several pieces for voice.

This diversified collection guides students to develop stylistic performances of Bach's keyboard works. Among the 27 selections are numerous menuets, "short" preludes and suite movements. The introductory material contains an excellent discussion of ornamentation, rhythm, articulation, tempo and dynamics in the keyboard music of this master composer.

This wonderful collection includes 17 well-known pieces for piano by J. S. Bach. Interesting biographical information on the long and prolific life of Bach is included. Music includes selections from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, "When Thou Art Near," pieces from the Well-Tempered Clavier, Vol. 1, selections from the Two-Part Inventions, and more. Beautiful performances of every piece are included on the enclosed CD.

Bach's Invention No. 1 in C major is edited by Willard Palmer. Ornaments are written above the symbol in light grey notation. Explanatory footnotes are included, with additional suggestions on historical performance practice.

(Music Minus One). This famous concerto was originally written for three violins, strings and continuo, but today is known in a version reworked by Bach for three harpsichords. Music Minus One proudly presents it as close as possible to its original version here, for three violins. Includes separate versions so you can choose which part you want to play Features newly engraved solo parts and CDs with complete reference recordings, plus accompaniments minus the soloist at both standard and practice tempos.