Bach Short Preludes and Fugues - Schirmer Library Vol. 15 (Piano Solo)

This Schirmer Library of Classics Volume 15 edition of Short Preludes and Fugues brings together a substantial selection of Johann Sebastian Bach’s shorter keyboard works in one practical performance volume. Edited by W. Mason, this collection has long been a standard for teachers working with late intermediate students.

The book includes a range of preludes, fugues, and fughettas, along with the well-known Six Little Preludes and Twelve Little Preludes. These pieces are often assigned as a bridge between early Baroque studies and larger works such as the Two-Part Inventions or Well-Tempered Clavier selections.

For students around SMP Level 5–7, this book builds:

• Hand independence in contrapuntal textures

• Clarity of articulation

• Steady tempo control

• Understanding of subject and answer in fugue writing

Teachers frequently use this volume for festival preparation, church performance repertoire, and structured classical study. Many of these works appear on adjudication lists, making this a dependable resource to keep in a student’s library.

Compared to smaller Bach collections, this edition offers a broader sampling in one place, which is helpful if you prefer not to purchase multiple separate books.

If your teacher has assigned “Bach Short Preludes and Fugues – Schirmer,” this is the volume they’re referring to.

As always, if you’re unsure whether this level fits your student, bring in their current repertoire and we’ll help you decide.

Contents Include:

Fughetta in C Major, BWV 952
Fughetta in D Minor, BWV 899
Fughetta in E Minor, BWV 900
Fugue in A Minor, BWV 895
Fugue in C Major, BWV 953
Fugue in C Minor, BWV 961
Prelude in A Minor, BWV 942
Prelude in C Major, BWV 924, 933, 939
Prelude in C Minor, BWV 999, 934
Prelude in D Major, BWV 936, 925
Prelude in D Minor, BWV 940, 899, 935, 926
Prelude in E Major, BWV 937
Prelude in E Minor, BWV 900, 938, 941
Prelude in F Major, BWV 928, 927
Prelude in G Minor, BWV 930, 929
Six Little Preludes
Twelve Little Preludes

Specifications:

SKU: 38800
Publisher SKU: LB15 (HL.50252050)
UPC: 073999520507
ISBN-13: 9781458426406
ISBN-10: 1458426408
Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach
Editor: W. Mason
Publisher: G. Schirmer, Incorporated
Published: November 1986
Binding: Paperback
Series: Schirmer Library of Classics, Volume 15
Instrument: Piano Solo
Level: SMP Level 5–7 (Late Intermediate)
Genres: Baroque, Classical
Forms: Prelude, Fugue
Number of Pages: 40
Size: 9.0 x 12.0 x 0.105 inches
Item Type: Physical
Usages: General Worship
Shipping Weight: 0.43 lbs