Bach for the Young Bass Player for bass and piano (trans. Zimmermann); Johann Sebastian Bach

Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) was a German composer of the Baroque period and widely considered to be one of the greatest composers in the Western canon. He carefully studied the work of his forebears and contemporaries, incorporating intricate counterpoint and harmonic innovations into a sophisticated style that represents the zenith of the Baroque tradition. Though he wrote predominantly religious music—including several passions and over 200 cantatas—he is most celebrated today for his profoundly moving instrumental music, including concertos, suites, and sonatas, including many for strings—such as his Six Cello Suites and Sonatas and Partitas for violin.

This collection of transcriptions by renowned bass pedagogue Frederick Zimmermann brings together some of Bach’s most beloved melodies, presented in a form suitable for bass students. Late Beginner level, Grade 2.

CONTENTS:
Chorale ‘’Dir, Jehovah, will ich singen’’ from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook
Hymn ‘’Wie wohl ist mir’’ from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook
Musette from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook
Minuet from French Suite No. 2
Polonaise from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook
Minuet from French Suite No. 4
Air from French Suite No. 2
Minuet
Minuet
Air from the Anna Magdalena Bach Notebook
Sarabande from French Suite No. 4
Prelude from Six Little Preludes