Great Instrumental Works of J. S. Bach - Transcribed for Solo Electric Bass

by Bennett L. Cohen

While many electric bassists study the Bach cello suites at some point, few attempt the sonatas and partitas for unaccompanied violin (BWV 1001-1006). Composed around 1720, the sonatas and partitas display rich polyphonic writing, unlike the simpler monophonic cello suites. This collection features a challenging but rewarding transcription of the complete A minor Violin Sonata (BWV 1002), which fits particularly well on the bass. Also included are the well-known gavotte en rondeau from the E major violin partita (BWV1006) and the complete A minor partita for solo flute (BWV 1013), transposed here to D minor. Finally, an arrangement of the familiar chorale Jesu, Joy of Mans Desiring (from BWV 147) takes advantage of the basss natural and artificial harmonics. Performance notes are included. Written in notation and tablature for the 4-string electric bass.

Product Number:    97745

Format:    Book

Skill Level:    Intermediate

Pages:    56

Binding:    Perfect Binding

Size:    8.75 x 11.75

Date Published:    06_14_2001