J.S. Bach Selected Preludes & Fugues For The Piano

Easier Piano Pieces 18-This is a delightful collection of 18 short preludes composed by J.S. Bach and edited here for Piano by Hedwig McEwen and Kethleen Long.The preludes are here grouped in three sets of six each. The first group comes from the Wilhelm Friedemann Bach Notebook compiled by J.S. Bach for the instruction of his eldest son. However Nos. 3

This collection presents a varied repertoire by J. S. Bach arranged for the Organ by Martin Setchell.Bringing a wealth of popular pieces under the fingers and feet of intermediate players this volume caters for all parts of the church service as well as providing recital repertoire and popular encores.Taking its cue from the Baroque practice of transcription and with the needs of modern players in mind Bach Transcriptions For Organ presents a set of pieces with wide and varied use and makes a valuable addition to any organist's repertoire.This volume includes:A selection of varied repertoire by J.S. Bach in new arrangements for the Organ.16 pieces from a cross-section of the master's instrumental and Choral works.Practical new transcriptions by a leading concert organist suited to most Organs.Music suitable for all parts of a church service - preludes postludes and communion pieces - as well as recital repertoire and popular encores.A host of well-known favourites including the Badinerie from Orchestral Suite No. 2 the slow movement of the Double Violin Concerto and the Pastoral Symphony from the Christmas Oratorio as well as less familiar works.

Wide selection of fine pieces, many difficult to find elsewhere. Included are harpsichord toccatas, Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother, Aria Variata 'alla Maniera Italiana' and the 6 Little Preludes, as well as many lesser-known compositions — over 40 in all.Content :Toccata in F-sharp Minor, BWV 910Toccata in C Minor, BWV 911Toccata in D Major, BWV 912Toccata in D Minor, BWV 913Toccata in E Minor, BWV 914Toccata in G Minor, BWV 915Toccata in G Major, BWV 916Prelude and Fugue in A Minor, BWV 895Fugue n A Major, from Prelude and Fugue, BWV 896Fugue in A Minor, BWV 897 (doubtful)Prelude and Fughetta in D Minor, BWV 899 (doubtful)Prelude and Fughetta in E Minor, BWV 900Fantasia and Fugue in D Minor, BWV 905 (doubtful)Fantasia and Fughetta in B-flat Major, BWV 907 (doubtful)Fantasia and Fughetta in D Major, BWV 908 (doubtful)Concerto and Fugue in C Minor, BWV 909 (doubtful)Fantasia in G Minor, BWV 920 (doubtful)Fantasisa in C Minor, BWV Anh. 86 (incomplete)Prelude (Fantasia) in C Minor, BWV 921 (doubtful)Prelude in B Minor, BWV 923 (doubtful)Seven Little Preludes, BWV 924-930 (from the Clarvier-B?ein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)Six Little Preludes, BWV 933-938Five Preludes, BWV 939-943Fugue in A Minor, BWV 944Fugue in A Major, BWV 949 (doubtful)Fugue in B Minor on a Theme by Albinoni, BWV 951Fugue in C Major, BWV 952 (doubtful)Fugue in C Major, BWV 953 (from the Clavier-B?lein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)Fugue in B-flat Major, BWV 954 (arr. from J. A. Reincken's Hortus musicus)Fugue in B-flat Major, BWV 955 (arr.of an organ fugue by J. C. Erselius)Fugue in E Minor, BWV 956 (doubtful)Fugue in G Major, BWV 957 (doubtful)Fugue in A Minor, BWV 958Fugue in A Minor, BWV 959Fughetta in C Minor, BWV 961 (doubtful)Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in E-flat Major, BWV 998 (for lute or keyboard)Suite in A Minor, BWV 818Suite in E-flat Major, BWV 819Ouverture in F Major, BWV 820Suite in B-flat Major, BWV 821Suite in F Minor, BWV 823 (incomplete)Partie in A Major, BWV 832Partita in C Minor, BWV 997 (for lute or keyboard)Partita in E Major, BWV 1006a (for lute or keyboard; arr. Of Violin Partita No. 3, BWV 1006)Sonata in D Major, BWV 963Sonata in D Minor, BWV 964 (arr. Of Violin Sonata No. 2, BWV 1003; doubtful)Sonata in A Minor, BWV 965 (arr. from Reincken's Hortus musicus)Sonata in C Major, BWV 966 (arr. from Violin Reinchken's Hortus musicus)Adagio in G Major, BWV 968 (arr. from Violin Sonata No. 3, BWV 1005; doubtful)Three Minuets, BWV 841-843 (from the Clavier-B?ein vor Wilhelm Friedemann Bach)Aria variata alla maniera italiana [Air varied in the Italian manner], BWV 989 Capriccio sopra la lontananza del suo fratello dilettissimo [Capriccio on the departure of his most beloved brother], BWVCapriccio in E Major, BWV 993

Wide selection of fine pieces many difficult to find elsewhere. Included are harpsichord toccatas Capriccio on the Departure of His Most Beloved Brother Aria Variata 'alla Maniera Italiana' and the 6 Little Preludes as well as many lesser-known compositions ? over 40 in all. Authoritative Breitkopf

This is one of four level-one books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book. Level One For advanced beginners- Hands play together- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to one sharp and one flat- Repeat 8va tie fermata ritardando atempoRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by living composers. It would never have occurred to him to seek out pieces in styles and

This is one of four level-two books in the American Popular Piano series - the educational piano course by Christopher Norton and Scott McBride Smith.The series has 11 difficulty Levels and each Level contains: Repertoire album with CD; Etudes album (including Improvisation); Skills book; Technic (technique) book.Level TwoFor students in their early years of study- Full triads and pedal- Whole note half note quarter note dotted half note- Whole rest half rest quarter rest dotted-half rest- pp p mp mf f ff crescendo and diminuendo- Slur legato staccato accent tenuto grace notes- 3/4 4/4 and 5/4 time signatures- Key signatures up to two sharps and one flat-Repeat 8va 8vb tie fermata ritardando a tempo- Fine DC al Fine Coda DS al CodaRepertoire Albums: a wide selection of pieces in three distinct categories: ? Lyrical: develops beautiful tone; reinforces careful listening; nurtures musical expression; improves finger control;? Rhythmic: instills a steady beat; improves counting; refines articulation; ensures secure syncopations; internalizes the pulse;? Ensemble: hones listening skills; encourages regular ensemble playing; offers rich musical textures even in early studies; reinforces musical continuity.The CD which comes only with the Repertoire Album contains accompanying instrumental backings both for the Repertoire Album's ensemble pieces and the Etudes Album's Improvisation modules: ? provides convenient practice and performance tempos for realistic support of the learning process; ? stimulates daily ensemble playing; ? creates a full band improvisation experience; ? makes reaching a polished performance just plain fun!About the American Popular Piano series:?Why can?t I play more music like this?? asked a fourteen-year-old piano student. ?My friends like to hear me play cool music.? Why not indeed. J.S. Bach taught his sons using the music of his time popular dances preludes and exercises by