SKU: SU.12800062
Goldberg Variations, BWV 988 (3-page Preface, 63 pages, edited for piano, no fingerings). This attractive Urtext of Bach’s popular variation cycle is not only extremely user-friendly and extra-legible, but in addition, presents groundbreaking performance practice research that explains Bach’s never-before-revealed plan of tempo relationships between variations. This discovery is highly significant with regards to the tempi chosen for the 30 variations in a complete performance. The first edition from 1741, engraved by Bach himself, shows fermatas after some, but not all, variations. Most editors assume this was an oversight by Bach, and thus, add fermatas where they do not belong. Virtually all editions of our time add fermatas where Bach did not indicate them. Perhaps the only edition that correctly reproduces Bach’s fermata indications is Peters (ed. Kurt Soldan, 1937). Mapping out Bach’s fermata plan for the complete cycle reveals an ingenious and fascinating symmetrical arrangement of pairs and groups of variations unified by direct tempo relationships. Bach’s tempo plan has never yet been honored by commercial artists because they have been steeped in false, 19th-century tempo traditions, they have been too influenced by Glenn Gould, and they have never been made aware of Bach’s use of fermatas due to faulty editions. Bach’s master plan is beautifully laid out and all the tempo relationships are explained in the three-page Preface, which also contains a tempo hierarchy matrix relevant to Bach performance as well as Bach’s well-known Table of Ornaments. This edition is ideal for pianists from the late-intermediate levels and higher as well as concert artists, scholars, and teachers who seek an informative edition of the Goldberg Variations for the concert hall or teaching studio. Piano/Keyboard Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12810001
3 Volume Bundle - BachScholar Editions Vol. 88, Vol. 90, Vol. 92. A $135 Value! BachScholar Editions Vol. 88 - Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 1 (53 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, introduces the 24 major and minor scales to the beginning to intermediate level student (Grades 1-4). All scales are presented one octave in parallel and contrary motion and in parallel thirds, sixths, and tenths indicated with traditional fingerings. Students learn the essential theory concepts of key signatures (up to five sharps and six flats), relative major and minor keys, and harmonizing scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths. Volume 1 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the beginning to intermediate levels. BachScholar Editions Vol. 90 — Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 2 (58 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, continues the 24 major and minor scales learned in Volume 1. Volume 2, for upper intermediate to advanced level students (Grades 5-7), presents all scales two octaves in parallel and contrary motion and in parallel thirds, sixths, and tenths indicated with traditional fingerings. Also included is a section on multiple-octave scales in three and four octaves. Students learn the essential theory concepts of key signatures (all seven sharps and flats), parallel and relative major and minor keys, and harmonizing scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths. Volume 2 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the upper intermediate to advanced levels. BachScholar Editions Vol. 92 — Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 3 (75 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, continues the 24 major and minor scales learned in Volume 2. Volume 3, for advanced to concert level students (Grades 8-11), presents all scales in double thirds and sixths one and two octaves in parallel and contrary motion indicated with practical fingerings derived from symmetrical, mirror relationships. Practicing major and minor scales in double thirds and sixths is the cornerstone of the highly esteemed Russian Piano School, which trains the pianist to play two notes at a time in each hand requiring strength and flexibility not possible with the practice of single-note scales. Volume 3 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the advanced to concert levels. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800086
BachScholar Editions Vol. 86: BACH MEETS RAGTIME: 10 Four-Part Chorales Arranged (Volume 2) (41 pages) was born out of classic ragtime and related style improvisations on selected four-part chorales by J.S. Bach. These arrangements transform Bach’s short chorales into exciting and idiomatic concert pieces for piano while fully retaining the chorales’ original melodies and harmonies. Styles encountered in this collection include two-step rags, cake walk, waltz, etude, cool swing, march macabre, and hoedown. The ten pieces have been assembled in a strategic order so that they may be played in succession as an effective concert cycle. In addition, they may be played singly or in pairs and groups as the performer sees fit. A complete performance lasts approximately 36 minutes. This collection is ideal for piano students, teachers, and concert artists who seek fresh, new, and creative material for study and performance. Keyboard/Theory Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800088
BachScholar Editions Vol. 88 — Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 1 (53 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, introduces the 24 major and minor scales to the beginning to intermediate level student (Grades 1-4). All scales are presented one octave in parallel and contrary motion and in parallel thirds, sixths, and tenths indicated with traditional fingerings. Students learn the essential theory concepts of key signatures (up to five sharps and six flats), relative major and minor keys, and harmonizing scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths. Volume 1 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the beginning to intermediate levels. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800090
BachScholar Editions Vol. 90 — Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 2 (58 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, continues the 24 major and minor scales learned in Volume 1. Volume 2, for upper intermediate to advanced level students (Grades 5-7), presents all scales two octaves in parallel and contrary motion and in parallel thirds, sixths, and tenths indicated with traditional fingerings. Also included is a section on multiple-octave scales in three and four octaves. Students learn the essential theory concepts of key signatures (all seven sharps and flats), parallel and relative major and minor keys, and harmonizing scales in thirds, sixths, and tenths. Volume 2 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the upper intermediate to advanced levels. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800076
BachScholar Edition Vol. 76: BEETHOVEN: Für Elise (4 pages) presents Beethoven’s most famous piece in a clear and easy-to-read performance edition. This popular landmark in piano literature, supplied with expression, fingerings, written-out ornaments, and suggested metronome speeds, is indispensable for all students and teachers.Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800034
BachScholar Edition Vol. 34 – The Holy Trinity of Piano Technique, 2nd Edition (17 pages) consists of three essential exercises for the development of flexibility, strength, economy of motion, and understanding of musical harmony: 1) Scales in Chords by Franz Liszt; 2) Study 91 by Carl Tausig; 3) Better than Hanon by Cory Hall. Also includes fingering for the three exercises and a 3-page introduction with background information about the exercises with practice recommendations. Indispensable for all pianists and teachers from the intermediate through concert level. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800018
BachScholar Edition Vol. 18 – Toccata & Fugue in D Minor, BWV 565 (10 pages) presents Bach’s famous organ work in a highly idiomatic piano transcription. More of a literal transcription than an arrangement, this version remains true to Bach’s original organ score, which makes it accessible to the average pianist. (In contrast, the Busoni and Tausig arrangements are too difficult for most pianists.) Ideal for pianists from the late-intermediate levels and higher as well as concert artists and teachers who seek an exciting and authentic transcription of Bach for the concert hall or teaching studio. Includes tempo indications and fingering. Published by: BachScholar Publishing, LLC.
SKU: SU.12800072
BachScholar Editions Vol. 72: MOZART: 24 Youthful Masterpieces (25 pages) presents 24 short pieces from Mozart’s early years, composed mostly from ages 6-8. This is a clear and easy-to-read performance edition organized in progressive order of difficulty, which includes expression, fingerings, written-out ornaments, and suggested metronome speeds. This book serves as an indispensable resource for the late beginner student through advanced and professional levels, and is especially ideal for teachers who seek first-rate Mozart pieces that are not too long. Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800028
BachScholar Edition Vol. 28 – The Saint Louis Blues (8 pages) presents a rich concert arrangement and heartfelt, soulful rendering of W.C. Handy’s classic song. Many pianists and arrangers turn the song into a fast and technical tour de force; however, pianist and arranger Cory Hall does something strikingly different and original here by using Handy’s original, slow and melancholic Habanera style rhythms (indicated in the original 1914 piano/vocal) and exact chord structure as the basis for an ethereal and remarkably beautiful interpretation. This late-intermediate to advanced level arrangement is ideal for the teaching studio and concert hall.Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800080
BachScholar Editions Vol. 80: J.S. BACH: Sinfonia from Cantata 29: Etude on One Staff with Two Hands (5 pages) presents a unique and accessible transcription of Bach’s exciting Sinfonia from Cantata 29, which Bach reworked from his previously composed Preludio from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin. The present edition notates Bach’s original solo in the treble clef played with alternating hands: stems up = R.H. and stems down = L.H. Sharing the solo between the two hands results in a difficulty half that of romantic, virtuoso transcriptions that add chords and accompaniment material in the bass clef. This unique transcription offers pianists Grades 5 and up a fun and rewarding study which fosters evenness of touch and tone and explores innovative fingerings and hand crossings. This transcription of Bach’s exciting Sinfonia from Cantata 29 has something for everyone — piano students, teachers, and concert artists alike! Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800030
BachScholar Edition Vol. 30 – 4 Medieval Portraits (18 pages) offers advanced-level pianists and concert artists four programmatic concert pieces of immense musical interest, imagination, and virtuosity, all of which have medieval titles and employ medieval style compositional devices (i.e., open and parallel fifths, tetrachord progressions, metric modulations, a statement of Dies irae in No. 4, etc.). The cycle takes a total of ca. 17 minutes to perform in entirety, although the pieces can also be performed singly or in pairs: 1. In Days of Yore 2. The Jester’s Delight 3. The Old Castle 4. St. George and the Dragon Piano Composed: 2011 Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800092
BachScholar Editions Vol. 92 — Complete Guide to Major & Minor Scales, Volume 3 (75 pages), written especially for piano teachers and students, continues the 24 major and minor scales learned in Volume 2. Volume 3, for advanced to concert level students (Grades 8-11), presents all scales in double thirds and sixths one and two octaves in parallel and contrary motion indicated with practical fingerings derived from symmetrical, mirror relationships. Practicing major and minor scales in double thirds and sixths is the cornerstone of the highly esteemed Russian Piano School, which trains the pianist to play two notes at a time in each hand requiring strength and flexibility not possible with the practice of single-note scales. Volume 3 is accompanied with weekly lesson plans freely available to the public on The Well-Rounded Pianist website, hence, this is not merely a scale book but a complete scale guide with step-by-step instructions written especially for teachers and students. The manuscript is large, dark, and very easy to read, making this an indispensable guide for teachers’ studios and piano students at the advanced to concert levels. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800070
Sonata No. 16: Sonata facileBachScholar Editions Vol. 70: MOZART: Piano Sonata in C Major, K. 545 (11 pages) presents Mozart’s most beloved piano sonata in a clear and easy-to-read performance edition. This popular landmark in piano literature, supplied with expression, fingerings, written-out ornaments, and suggested metronome speeds, is indispensable for all students and teachers.Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800050
BachScholar Edition Vol. 50 – Jesu in D Minor (the saddest of all keys) (4 pages) presents a rich, romantic-style concert arrangement in D minor of Bach’s famous chorale setting from Cantata No. 147. Essentially the same as Hall’s arrangement of Jesu in D-flat major, this minor-key version is strikingly expressive and original, which is extremely mesmerizing to performers and listeners. Ideal for the teaching studio and concert hall for all grades from the intermediate through concert level. Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800078
BachScholar Editions Vol. 78: J.S. BACH: Sinfonia from Cantata 29 (trans. Saint-Saëns) (9 pages) presents arguably the finest romantic-era piano transcription of Bach’s exciting Sinfonia from Cantata 29, which Bach reworked from his previously composed PreludioV from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin. The once child prodigy and musical genius, Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921), pulled out all the stops on this electrifying virtuoso piano transcription of Bach’s famous work, which was first published in 1862. The present performance edition improves upon the currently existing edition by supplying ample fingerings, pedaling and expression indications, as well as a suggested metronome speed. Advanced pianists, concert artists, and audiences will absolutely love this first-rate virtuoso transcription in the romantic tradition. Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800060
BachScholar Editions Vol. 60: JOSEPH F. LAMB: 12 Classic Rags for Piano (editor's preface, 51 pages of music) presents Joseph F. Lamb's twelve popular rags published by John Stark from the years 1908-1919. These beautiful and meticulous engravings are reproduced from the original editions, making this an historically accurate Urtext of the highest quality (no fingerings provided). In addition, corrections and editorial notes are provided in the informative preface by the editor. Pianists, students, teachers, and ragtime aficionados will marvel at the clarity and legibility of this fine authoritative edition of some of the highest caliber works from the classic ragtime era. Contents include: 1. Sensation Rag (1908) 2. Ethiopia Rag (1909) 3. Excelsior Rag (1909) 4. Champagne Rag (1910) 5. American Beauty Rag (1913) 6. Contentment Rag (1915) 7. Ragtime Nightingale (1915) 8. Cleopatra Rag (1915) 9. Reindeer Rag (1915) 10. Top Liner Rag (1916) 11. Patricia Rag (1916) 12. Bohemia Rag (1919) Composed: 1908-1919 Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800032
BachScholar Edition Vol. 32 – Better than Hanon, 2nd Edition (10 pages) consists of four- and five-finger broken chords and arpeggios (major, minor, dominant and diminished 7ths) in all the keys, which also includes an introduction and practice guide. Practicing these patterns regularly in a broken and blocked fashion improves flexibility, strength, economy of motion and instills a solid understanding of musical harmony. Indispensable for all pianists and teachers from the intermediate through concert level. Piano Composed: 2018 Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800024
BachScholar Editions Vol. 24 – 36 Four-Part Chorales | Lent, Passion, Easter (47 pages) is a beautifully laid-out landscape volume with spiral binding consisting of 36 selected four-part chorales by J.S. Bach appropriate for the season of Lent, Passion Week, and Easter. Each chorale is notated in two parts for beginners (soprano and bass lines, fingerings indicated) followed by the original four-part chorale. The volume also includes an introduction from the editor plus a table of contents with historical information about the hymn tunes and their first performances in Bach’s cantatas and passions. Ideal for piano and organ teachers and students, as well as for theory and keyboard classes at the college level.Keyboard / Theory Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800016
BachScholar Editions Vol. 16 – BACH GOES ROMANTIC:10 Four-Part Chorales Arranged (Volume 1) (36 pages) was born out of 19th century romantic-style improvisations on selected four-part chorales by J.S. Bach. These arrangements transform Bach’s short chorales into beautiful and idiomatic concert pieces for piano while fully retaining the chorales’ original melodies and harmonies. The ten pieces have been assembled in a strategic order so that they may be played in succession as an effective concert cycle. In addition, they may be played singly or in pairs and groups as the performer sees fit. A complete performance lasts approximately 38 minutes. This collection is ideal for piano students, teachers, and concert artists who seek fresh, new, and creative material for study and performance. Published by: BachScholar Publishing, LLC.
SKU: SU.12800064
BachScholar Editions Vol. 64: SCOTT JOPLIN: 8 Classic Rags & School of Ragtime (editor's preface, 38 pages of music) presents Scott Joplin's eight most popular and enduring classics in addition to the composer's instructional series, School of Ragtime. These beautiful and meticulous engravings are reproduced from the original editions, making this an historically accurate Urtext of the highest quality (no fingerings provided). Pianists, students, teachers, and ragtime aficionados will marvel at the clarity and legibility of this fine authoritative edition of the most enduring works from the classic ragtime era. Contents include: 1. Maple Leaf Rag (1899) 2. Peacherine Rag (1901) 3. The Easy Winners (1901) 4. Elite Syncopations (1902) 5. The Entertainer (1902) 6. Bethena (1905) 7. Pine Apple Rag (1908) 8. Solace (1909) 9. School of Ragtime (1908) Composed: 1899-1908 Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800048
BachScholar Edition Vol. 48 – Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (4 pages) presents a rich, romantic-style concert arrangement of Bach’s famous chorale setting from Cantata No. 147. The most well-known piano version, by Myra Hess, is a literal transcription from the cantata, which not only presents several awkward and difficult technical challenges, but can easily sound dry and technical on the modern piano. Hall’s arrangement is refreshingly different and original and less difficult to play than Hess’ version, making it more accessible to pianists and listeners. Hall transcribes Jesu to the lush, romantic key of D-flat major, which results in a deeper sound (a tri-tone lower than the original G major) and is easier to play and has more idiomatic fingerings due to the use of all five black keys. Hall’s arrangement is ideal for the teaching studio and concert hall for all grades from the intermediate through concert level. Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800026
BachScholar Edition Vol. 26 – Jingle Bells Through the Grades (16 pages) presents a delightful set of eight pieces composed especially for piano students and teachers. Progressing through Grades 1 through 8, James Pierpont’s famous song is made a little more difficult from grade to grade mainly by the accompaniment styles and progression to mostly octaves in the later grades. The final piece, Grade 8, is an infectious and joyful Jingle Bells Rag in classic ragtime style. Includes metronome suggestions and fingering.Piano Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800082
Special Introductory Price $59.95 through Sepbember 30, 2021BachScholar Editions Volume 82: J.S. BACH: 436 Four-Part Chorales - The Ultimate Edition for Performance, Study & Sight-Reading (303 pages). This premium Urtext edition of Bach’s masterpieces of harmony, edited especially for piano and keyboard (no fingerings) with durable spiral binding, includes more four-part chorales than any edition to date (including 65 more chorales than the popular 371 Chorales book). Performers will marvel at the clear and easy to read manuscript and will be delighted in having no page turns between chorales. The 436 chorales are arranged in alphabetical order (in German) according to each chorale melody (hymn tune), which are accompanied with English translations. This edition also includes a 15-page table of contents with background information of each chorale, a list of the chorales in BWV order for easy reference, and an alphabetical list of composers of the chorale melodies. Ideal for piano and organ teachers and students as well as college and university harmony and theory classes.Published by: BachScholar.
SKU: SU.12800020
BachScholar Edition Vol. 20 – 24 Easy Four-Part Chorales (27 pages) is a beautifully laid-out landscape volume with spiral binding consisting of 24 of Bach’s lesser difficult four-part chorales, notated in two parts for beginners (soprano and bass lines, fingerings indicated) followed by the original four-part chorale on the same page. The volume also includes an introduction from the editor plus a table of contents with historical information about the hymn tunes and their first performances in Bach’s cantatas. Ideal for piano and organ teachers and students, as well as for theory and keyboard classes at the college level. Published by: BachScholar.
