Classical masterpieces for electric bass is a comprehensive compilation by mike cornelison of 46 classical music pieces arranged for the bass guitar. There is something about the function of the bass in baroque music that seems to strike a chord with electric bassists maybe it is the rhythmic function. Mar 23, 2018 bassists have loved playing bachs music on the electric for eons be it the famous cello suite number 1, pieces from the welltempered clavier or others jss bass lines rock. If you want to expand your electric bass playing and you should this is a great way to dip a toe into classical music.
Bach arrangements for electric bass by dave grossman. I decided to keep it relatively brief with this video, and leave you guys with the sheet music and tab to explore on. Sep 03, 2012 classical masterpieces for electric bass vol. Bach s inventions were written as exercises for keyboard players to practice technique. Click the button below for instant access to the free pdf guitar transcriptions. Bach second edition this is a completely revised edition.
This lesson won the bass players association award for most cursory lesson. I ebookpdf version classical masterpieces for electric bass is a comprehensive compilation by mike cornelison of 46 classical music pieces arranged for the bass guitar. Bach for electric bass by johann sebastian bach 1685. When the word bass is considered alone, it signifies the bottom voice or bass line of the music, that is, any note which takes the lowest pitch, regardless of whether the note is sung or played on a bass instrument. Then you can easily print only the violin part example. Apr 01, 2012 prelude by bach, a bass transcription by rhayn jooste the piece for this month is the prelude from cello suite ii. The music six sonatas and partitas for solo violin. Feb 02, 2015 learning bach on electric bass is a great exercise for stretching your technique, since his music wasnt written for our tuning. Playing it will help teach you where all the notes are through correct finger spacing play this scale and all other scales in the following man ner. Bachs essential suites for unaccompanied cello are arranged here for bass guitar in standard notation and tablature. Bachs holograph 15 pieces 12 fugues, 3 canons final version as published 24 pieces including arrangements, other versions, added choralesetting yeardate of composition yd of comp. Prelude by bach, a bass transcription by rhayn jooste.
Documents my efforts to record various bach works on the electric bass the music six sonatas and partitas for solo violin bwv 1001 sonata no. James jamerson from jazz bassist to popular music icon. This arrangement is meant for 2hand tapping but you could separate and play each line individually. The more you study the suites, the more melodic your overall bass playing becomes. Gets a little cramped around the 24th fret did i mention you nee 24 frets stick with it and youll be impressing your friends in no time. Prelude in g major johann sebastian bach heres the slightly modified version of the original piece for cello. When one refers to general or figured bass, then bass such as is played with both hands on a. Bwv 999 prelude youve found the free sheet music and tab for bwv 999 by j. A thesis submitted to the graduate council of texas state university in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of master of music with a major in music may 2014 committee members. The suites have been transcribed for numerous instruments, including the violin, viola, double bass, viola da gamba, mandolin, piano, marimba, classical guitar, recorder, electric bass, horn, saxophone, bass clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, trombone, euphonium, tuba, ukulele, and. Bachs essential suites for unaccompanied cello are arranged.
Cellists have access to a lot more range within a position, so. Bass sheet music book by johann sebastian bach 16851750. Johann sebastian bach cello suite no 1 prelude bass. For bass players the tablature is included but come on. Three duets and five solo pieces arranged for bass guitar hal leonard electric bass method complete edition. The bassment free bass guitar transcriptions in standard. From jazz bassist to popular music icon by joshua andrew zarbo, b. Bach s essential suites for unaccompanied cello are arranged here for bass guitar in standard notation and tablature. This page intentionally left blank the organ music of j. I decided to keep it relatively brief with this video, and leave you guys with the sheet music and tab to explore on your own. Each piece is well presented, easy to follow and a standalone skill builder ear training, dexterity, etc. Interactive study tool available in different keys. Bourree in e minor, bwv 996, electric bass advance bass. Bach jesu, joy of mans desiring for guitar duet pdf download.
Prelude electric guitar version tab by johann sebastian. Contains books 1, 2, and 3 in one easytouse volume hal leonard bass method charlie parker for bass. An arrangement of the legendary cello suite by johann sebastian bach. Bach cello suite 1 prelude for solo bass josh fossgreen.
Bach for electric bass bob gallway november 2019 169. Documents my efforts to record various bach works on the electric bass. Learning bach on electric bass is a great exercise for stretching your technique, since his music wasnt written for our tuning. The samples are in pdf format and require adobe acrobat reader to be installed. Bach cello suite prelude for solo bass pdf this lesson won the bass players association award for most cursory lesson. Bourree in e minor, bwv 996, electric bass bach arranged for 4string bass. For 20 years we provide a free and legal service for free sheet music.
Double bass electric bass 1 pdf 2 mp3 interpreted 1. At bar 31, bach creates a pedal e note against which he plays notes from the a mixolydian mode. If interested,pm me your mail adresses,ill try to send it. The bassment is a mean machine groove for bass players. Prelude electric guitar version guitar tab by johann sebastian bach with free online tab player. Just found the best bass notation site in the universe, also offering tab to the lesser bass mortals, just cannot understand why it took me so long to find you.
Bach cello suites for electric bass by johann sebastian bach sheet. Im sure you will find lots of inspiration in this music. A bass guitar can be a melody instrument on itself, and bach s cello suites are the perfect music for it. We have an official cello suite no 1 prelude tab made by ug professional guitarists. Pure gold arrangement for mixed chorus satb with piano, electric guitar, electric bass and percussion fantastic familiar folk. Feb 09, 2015 this lesson won the bass players association award for most cursory lesson. Bach cello suites for electric and acoustic bass guitar. At bar 39, the harmony moves back to the d major chord, although still over a bass a note.
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