Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Haltber. This edition: pdf. Baroque, Classical. Score. 12 pages. Haltber #1333552. Published by Haltber (A0.1773096).
This digital booklet presents a new solo piano arrangement of the Bourrée, the fifth movement from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Lute Suite in E minor (BWV 996), a work generally dated between 1708 and 1717 and transmitted in early keyboard manuscripts by copyists such as Johann Gottfried Walther. Conceived to remain close to the earliest historical sources while taking advantage of the modern piano, the edition preserves the original two‑voice contrapuntal texture and sectional layout, without adding arbitrary dynamics, articulation signs, or other prescriptive expression markings. The right‑hand part has been transcribed one octave above its written register to improve readability at the piano, while performers are expected to realize it at the original pitch. The booklet includes a fully notated 3‑page solo piano score with harmonic analysis using both Roman numerals and contemporary chord symbols, along with detailed suggested fingerings designed to support clarity, comfort, and stylistic awareness. An extensive 7‑page preface discusses the provenance of the sources, the possible association with the "lautenwerk" (lute‑harpsichord), editorial decisions regarding octave placement and notation, the absence of original dynamic and tempo markings, recommended metronome indications, and the rationale behind the harmonic reading of contrapuntal passages and modulations. This edition is intended as a practical yet scholarly resource for pianists, teachers, and Bach enthusiasts seeking a faithful piano transcription of this iconic Bourrée, enriched with clear analytical tools to aid in study, memorization, and informed performance.
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Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Haltber. This edition: pdf. Baroque, Classical. Score. 12 pages. Haltber #1333552. Published by Haltber (A0.1773096).
This digital booklet presents a new solo piano arrangement of the Bourrée, the fifth movement from Johann Sebastian Bach’s Lute Suite in E minor (BWV 996), a work generally dated between 1708 and 1717 and transmitted in early keyboard manuscripts by copyists such as Johann Gottfried Walther. Conceived to remain close to the earliest historical sources while taking advantage of the modern piano, the edition preserves the original two‑voice contrapuntal texture and sectional layout, without adding arbitrary dynamics, articulation signs, or other prescriptive expression markings. The right‑hand part has been transcribed one octave above its written register to improve readability at the piano, while performers are expected to realize it at the original pitch. The booklet includes a fully notated 3‑page solo piano score with harmonic analysis using both Roman numerals and contemporary chord symbols, along with detailed suggested fingerings designed to support clarity, comfort, and stylistic awareness. An extensive 7‑page preface discusses the provenance of the sources, the possible association with the "lautenwerk" (lute‑harpsichord), editorial decisions regarding octave placement and notation, the absence of original dynamic and tempo markings, recommended metronome indications, and the rationale behind the harmonic reading of contrapuntal passages and modulations. This edition is intended as a practical yet scholarly resource for pianists, teachers, and Bach enthusiasts seeking a faithful piano transcription of this iconic Bourrée, enriched with clear analytical tools to aid in study, memorization, and informed performance.
This product was created by a member of ArrangeMe, Hal Leonard's global
self-publishing community of independent composers, arrangers, and songwriters.
ArrangeMe allows for the publication of unique arrangements of both popular
titles and original compositions from a wide variety of voices and backgrounds.
About Digital Downloads
Digital Downloads are downloadable sheet music files that can be viewed directly on
your computer, tablet or mobile device. Once you download your digital sheet music,
you can view and print it at home, school, or anywhere you want to make music, and
you don't have to be connected to the internet. Just purchase, download and play!
PLEASE NOTE: Your Digital Download will have a watermark at the bottom of each page
that will include your name, purchase date and number of copies purchased. You are
only authorized to print the number of copies that you have purchased. You may not
digitally distribute or print more copies than purchased for use (i.e., you may not
print or digitally distribute individual copies to friends or students).
Preview: Bourrée in E minor from BWV 996 - Piano Edition with Harmonic Analysis and Chord Symbols
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