Bach, J.S. THREE PARTITAS Arranger: Frederick Charlton

J.S. Bach, THREE PARTITAS

Nineteen total movements of some of the most beautiful pieces ever written for an unaccompanied instrument. Ranging in difficulty from intermediate to very advanced. Including the famous "Chaconne," in the first arrangement ever done in its entirety (with no "cuts").

An excerpt from Mr. Charlton's Preface:

"Bach's violoncello suites have become staples for the serious bassist, yet the violin pieces are too often neglected by bass players. While the cello suites have far fewer stopped chords than the partitas, the few chords that are in the cello suites are usually based on fifths, sixths and sevenths, which require significant modifications in arranging for the bass.

While the violin partitas have similarly structured chords, they have numerous compact chords. Chords based instead on seconds, thirds and fourths, which can be very difficult and even impossible on the violoncello. But, because the contrabass is tuned in fourths, these same more compact chords are very transcribe able for the bass. "

Sounding fine with orchestral tuning, these pieces are also quite nice with solo and even "high" solo tuning.

Gary Karr said of Mr. Charlton's arrangement of the Partitas:

"Great work, Fred!"

Other Double Bass Sheet Music Titles Available from FAC FAC01 Giovanni Bottesini, Concerto Di Bravura for Double Bass and Piano FAC02 J.S. Bach, Three Partitas for Solo Double Bass FAC03 Frederick Charlton, Japanese Suite for Double Bass and Piano FAC04 Charlton, Sonata Baroque for Double Bass and Viola FAC05 Charlton, Duo Fantastique for Double Bass and Violoncello FAC06 Dowland, Lachrimae Antigua for Double Bass, Organ, Voice FAC07 Bottesini, Concerto di Bravura for Double Bass and String Quartet FAC08 Bottesini, Concerto di Bravura for Double Bass and String Orchestra FAC09 Bottesini, Concerto di Bravura for Double Bass and Full Orchestra FAC10 Domenico Dragonetti, Concerto in G for Double Bass and Full Orchestra FAC11 Dragonetti, Concerto in A for Double Bass and Full Orchestra FAC12 Charlton, Concertino for Contrebass and Full Orchestra All titles arranged by Frederick Anthony Charlton