Keyboard Suites of J. S. Bach

By J. A. Maitland-Fuller

Book Overview

Keyboard Suites of J. S. Bach is a book written by J. A. Maitland-Fuller that provides a comprehensive analysis of the keyboard suites composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of Bach's life and career, as well as an introduction to the keyboard suites. The second part of the book is a detailed analysis of each of the six keyboard suites, including information on their structure, form, and musical content. The book also includes musical examples, as well as historical and cultural context for each suite. The author's writing style is clear and concise, making the book accessible to both musicians and non-musicians alike. Overall, Keyboard Suites of J. S. Bach is an informative and insightful resource for anyone interested in Bach's keyboard music.1928. This little volume contains a grouping of a number of short musical pieces written by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach wrote twenty-three complete suites for the harpsichord and besides these there are two fragmentary works in the form, one or two arranged from violin compositions, and various single movements, mostly allemandes and minuets. There are also two suites of doubtful authenticity which are found within.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162610840
• ISBN13: 9781162610849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"