Product Description
This dual arrangement of one of Bachs best-known compositions includes a solo arrangement for classical/finger-style guitar (with optional duet part) and an arrangement for guitar ensemble. It has been prepared with reference to Bachs original score, respecting Bachs original key, harmony, and form, and can be performed together with other faithful arrangements of the piece, such as Alfred Reeds arrangement for concert band.
The solo part is optimized for performance by a guitarist of intermediate skill, at times prioritizing the chorale over the triplet accompaniment. The optional duet part covers the missing accompaniment and is suitable for a guitarist of late-beginner skill.
The guitar ensemble has been arranged for three to six independent guitar parts (triplet melody; bass line; a separate, chordal part for the chorale; two optional inner-harmony parts; and an optional continuo part that could also be played on any other chordal instrument) plus an optional part for bass guitar (or other bass instrument). Alternatively, the solo guitar arrangement covers the Guitar 4 and 5 (bassline and chorale) parts and doubles most of the Guitar 1 (triplet melody) parts. All parts for the guitar ensemble are intended for late beginner guitarists. They are provided in standard notation (fully edited with extensive fingerings) and in tablature.
The package also includes many additional parts to reinforce the chorale (either the melody or the complete, four-part texture), including choir (in the original German or in English) or a variety of possible instrumental quartets, including woodwinds, saxophones, brass, chamber orchestra, or recorder consort. These parts allow a valuable and rare opportunity for a solo guitarist or a guitar ensemble to perform together with other ensembles.
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