{"product_id":"bach-18-short-preludes-for-piano-alfred-masterwork-edition","title":"Bach - 18 Short Preludes for Piano (Alfred Masterwork Edition)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"395\"\u003eBach’s \u003cem data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e18 Short Preludes\u003c\/em\u003e is a long-standing staple for advancing piano students ready to step into Baroque repertoire. This Alfred Masterwork Edition, edited by Willard A. Palmer, brings together the Twelve Short Preludes and Six Short Preludes in one practical performance collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"728\"\u003eThese pieces are frequently assigned once a student has developed solid reading skills, basic independence between hands, and consistent articulation. While labeled short, they are musically substantial. Students begin working more intentionally on voicing, phrasing, and clean finger technique—especially in contrapuntal passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eMost teachers place this book in the late intermediate range (SMP Level 5–7). It works well for students transitioning from method books into standard literature or preparing for adjudications and festivals that require Baroque repertoire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003ePalmer’s editing includes clear fingerings and performance guidance without cluttering the page. The engraving is easy to read, and the layout leaves room for marking articulation and phrasing in lessons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003eAt Chesbro Music, we often recommend this book for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eLate intermediate students beginning formal Baroque study\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1349\"\u003eStudents preparing for piano festivals or evaluations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1350\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1414\"\u003eTeachers building a structured classical repertoire sequence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003eStudents who need shorter works rather than full suites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eIf your teacher has assigned “Bach Short Preludes,” this is the standard Alfred edition most instructors are referring to. If you’re unsure about level placement, bring in the student’s current repertoire and we’ll help you make sure this is the right fit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1739\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1798\"\u003eTwelve Short Preludes\u003cbr data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eSix Short Preludes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2389\"\u003eSKU: 125545\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003ePublisher SKU: 00-601\u003cbr data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eUPC: 038081019796\u003cbr data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eISBN-13: 9780739000410\u003cbr data-start=\"1906\" data-end=\"1909\"\u003eISBN-10: 0739000411\u003cbr data-start=\"1928\" data-end=\"1931\"\u003eComposer: Johann Sebastian Bach\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eEditor: Willard A. 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