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

Bach for the Young Bass Player for bass and piano; Johann Sebastian Bach

Transcribed by Frederick Zimmermann. Published by Music Corp. of America

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 (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach )
• Hymn (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach )
• Musette (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach )
• Minuet (from French Suite #2, BWV 813 )
• Polonaise (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach )
• Minuet (from French Suite #4, BWV 815 )
• Air (from French Suite #2, BWV 813 )
• Minuet
• Minuet
• Air (from The Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach )
• Sarabande (from French Suite #4, BWV 815 )
• Prelude (from Six Little Preludes )