Lute Suites for Guitar (Classical Guitar Series) [Paperback]

Jerry Willard (Author), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer)

Book Description

Series: Classical Guitar | Publication Date: January 1, 1992

Edited and fingered by Jerry Willard. The complete works for lute solo by Johann Sebastian Bach, newly transcribed and annotated. Historical and performance notes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Music Sales America (January 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825699797
• ISBN-13: 978-0825699795
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.9 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #170,875 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Historical Period > Baroque
  • #35 in Books > Arts & Photography > Music > Theory, Composition & Performance > Sheet Music & Scores > Composers > Bach

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Met with approval, July 23, 2001

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Chris Despopoulos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lute Suites for Guitar (Classical Guitar Series) (Paperback)

I recently attended a 40 hour session of master classes that focused on interpretation of Baroque music on the modern guitar. Most of the attendees were students at conservatories - the general consensus was that this edition is superb. There may be others as good, but this one is certainly up to standard. During the class, we often referred to this edition to correct errors in the other student's scores.

Of course, any transcription for the guitar makes changes, drops some notes, looses some voices, etc. The maestro's opinion (a specialist in music of the period) was that the compromises in this edition are quite fine.

Of course, one should always have as close to the original texts as possible for reference.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great edition for professional and student alike, December 4, 2004

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P. Bianculli (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lute Suites for Guitar (Classical Guitar Series) (Paperback)

I have to say that what Jerry Willard did in publishing his edition of J.S. Bach's Complete Works was to not inflict upon the music his musical conception, through over-fingering or ornamentation. It is perfect for the professional guitarist who wants a very reliable transcription in the accepted "guitar keys", as well as a great study version for any student of the guitar. Like his other publication of the Bach Inventions for the guitar by the same publisher, it is a diet staple both for me and my students.

It is generally accepted that one must study these suites with a great teacher who has familiarity with the style, (which Jerry Willard is!)and to read alot about performance practice to determine for yourself what the best choices are. All this is possible if you own this edition. In the end, Willard leaves the choices to us.

Excellent book!!

19 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As close as you can get, November 15, 1999

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A Arroyo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lute Suites for Guitar (Classical Guitar Series) (Paperback)

The text is for advance guitarist. Fingering made perfect musical sense. One of the best by far of J.S. Bach lute transciptions. Notation based from the original works are available for study or evaluation. This work is a necessary tool for those interested in The Lute Suites.