| Complete Book of Bach Chorales | |
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Code: MB96472 List Price $ 49.95 Our Price: $39.96 Shipping Weight: 2.49 lbs. UPC: 796279043199 ISBN: 0786628898 Pages: 432 Medium: Book Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Book Length: 11.75 Book Width: 8.75 Author: Jerry Silverman Product Line: Piano/Vocal Product Group: SongBook Product Class: Classic Binding: PB Publication Date: 13-Jun-08 Category: Category DifOverall: Beginning-Intermediate |
| This book presents 375 of J.S. Bach's surviving chorale harmonizations with singable English translations of the original German text by choral conductor Henry S. Drinker. Printed in an easy-to-read format, this edition was designed to facilitate both analysis of Bach's musical genius in voice leading and renewed performance of these works by congregations. It is hoped that this user-friendly edition will inspire students and congregations alike to take a fresh look at this priceless musical treasure. Today they remain some of the finest examples of voice leading and harmonic movement, making them appropriate study material for any student of music theory and harmony. Chorales are also the root of traditional hymnody, especially from the Lutheran tradition. The chorales were originally text and melody sung a cappella, and were for congregational singing. Chorales were set in four parts for choir use, and are still appropriate for performance in worship services today. Many of the melodies will be familiar to those who sing traditional hymns. Choirs will love singing these beautifully written settings. | |
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Song Books: Vocal