Bach's Well-tempered Clavier: The 48 Preludes and Fugues

Description: Bach's Well-tempered Clavier: The 48 Preludes and Fugues [Paperback] Ledbetter, David Product Overview Bach’s Well-tempered Clavier (or the 48 Preludes and Fugues) stands at the core of baroque keyboard music and has been a model and inspiration for performers and composers ever since it was written. This invaluable guide to the 96 pieces explains Bach’s various purposes in compiling the music, describes the rich traditions on which he drew, and provides commentaries for each prelude and fugue. In his text, David Ledbetter addresses the main focal points mentioned by Bach in his original 1722 title page. Drawing on Bach literature over the past three hundred years, he explores German traditions of composition types and Bach’s novel expansion of them; explains Bach’s instruments and innovations in keyboard technique in the general context of early eighteenth-century developments; reviews instructive and theoretical literature relating to keyboard temperaments from 1680 to 1750; and discusses Bach’s pedagogical intent when composing the Well-tempered Clavier.Ledbetter’s commentaries on individual preludes and fugues equip readers with the concepts necessary to make their own assessment and include information about the sources when details of notation, ornaments, and fingerings have a bearing on performance. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Yale University Press (December 30, 2002) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0300178956 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 51 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.88 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,137,493 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,920 in Classical Music (Books) #2,676 in Music History & Criticism (Books) #1,920 in Classical Music (Books) #2,676 in Music History & Criticism (Books) Quality Products This will be shipped securely Returns must be within 30 days - item EXACTLY as it was sent. Must have tracking number. Email us with any issues/questions. Thanks for looking! Fast and Free Shipping Shipping is free for this item. We get your order shipped out and delivered to your doorstep as quickly as possible. Commitment We are committed to making sure that you leave this transaction satisfied. That means having access to real people that get your questions and concerns answered quickly. Give us a shot and we will make sure that you will look to us again!

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