J.S. Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier Part I BWV 846–869 | Henle Urtext Piano Sheet Music (No Fingering) | Baroque Masterwork for Study and Performance | Multilingual Songbook (English, French, German)
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Experience the brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach with The Well-Tempered Clavier, Volume I (BWV 846-869) , a cornerstone of piano literature. This Henle Urtext Edition offers the complete set of 24 Preludes and Fugues in all major and minor keys, providing pianists, students, and teachers with an authentic edition free from added fingerings. Ideal for advanced study, auditions, and concert preparation, it is a must-have for serious classical musicians. Scholarly and performance ready, this edition, edited by Ernst-Günter Heinemann, is based on Henle’s 1997 revised Urtext. It includes a detailed preface and commentary that illuminate Bach’s compositional process, structure, and sources. The clear engraving, premium binding, and thoughtfully designed page layouts ensure a smooth reading and performance experience for both practice and stage use. Perfect for conservatory and exam-level training, this collection is widely recognized for its historical accuracy and artistic integrity. Pianists can explore Bach’s intricate counterpoint and harmonic mastery while strengthening technique, interpretation, and musical expression. Its multilingual text in English, French, and German enhances accessibility for a global community of learners and educators. Full Song List: 24 Preludes and Fugues - BWV 846 through BWV 869, including the iconic Prelude in C Major and Fugue in C Minor, essential for advanced piano study. Trusted by teachers and loved by pianists, this timeless Urtext edition makes an excellent resource for study or performance and a thoughtful gift for classical music lovers seeking authentic mastery of Bach’s art. Review: Why did I wait to replace my old one? - I have been cheaping out on replacing my original Henle WTCs that are now 47 years old, and pretty much beyond repair in terms of constant use wear. Can no longer tape each page back into binding. Page turn corners dissolving, etc. Don't get me wrong, Henle is very durable, which is why this volume's predecessor lasted so long. These are daily-for-life practice pieces, so it is worth getting a good set. I got the Schirmer combined edition, but I really didn't like playing from it. As soon as I got the new Henle, (very relieved that it arrived in perfect condition) I was glad I had gotten it. These are such a pleasure to play from, and the fresh new condition makes the quality an especially nice experience. I will still have to transfer fingerings, which is the only slightly annoying part. Someday I'll be able to afford a huge tablet (size does matter for piano music) and a bluetooth pedal: happily these pieces don't have a huge number of page turns during practice. Review: Great Condition, Beautiful Print, Worth the money - Came in great condition beautifully printed, with fingering, excited to explore Bach!
| Customer Reviews | 4.9 out of 5 stars 648 Reviews |
C**E
Why did I wait to replace my old one?
I have been cheaping out on replacing my original Henle WTCs that are now 47 years old, and pretty much beyond repair in terms of constant use wear. Can no longer tape each page back into binding. Page turn corners dissolving, etc. Don't get me wrong, Henle is very durable, which is why this volume's predecessor lasted so long. These are daily-for-life practice pieces, so it is worth getting a good set. I got the Schirmer combined edition, but I really didn't like playing from it. As soon as I got the new Henle, (very relieved that it arrived in perfect condition) I was glad I had gotten it. These are such a pleasure to play from, and the fresh new condition makes the quality an especially nice experience. I will still have to transfer fingerings, which is the only slightly annoying part. Someday I'll be able to afford a huge tablet (size does matter for piano music) and a bluetooth pedal: happily these pieces don't have a huge number of page turns during practice.
J**A
Great Condition, Beautiful Print, Worth the money
Came in great condition beautifully printed, with fingering, excited to explore Bach!
L**Y
The best edition.
The Henle edition of the Well Tempered Clavier is excellent, the best edition I have. Concert pianist Sir Andras Schiff wrote the Preface and worked on the fingerings that are notated throughout. I highly recommend this Henle edition for intermediate and advanced pianists who want to learn the WTC and are up to the challenge.
J**U
Hence usually the very best you can get
By and large the Henle editions are by far the best for classical music. If you look around often Dover has very good and cheap offerings, but I don't know about the availability of Schirmer, Kalmus, etc...never mind the cost, Henle editions are printed useably, and are reliable in scholarly content I TREASURE the hard cover Bach English Suites that I bought used many years ago.
K**R
Henle is the best
If you have never purchased a Henle edition, do yourself a favor. I bought both Part I and Part II of the Bach Well-Tempered Clavier, and it was well worth the investment. The printing is large and clear, and spaced out well enough to make it easier to read. The notes are not all jammed up to make if fit on one page or something, and the book stays open nicely on the piano. And the fingering and ornamentation notes from Andras Schiff are very helpful for an amateur like me. And you just don't get any better than Andras Schiff when it comes to playing Bach keyboard. I ordered from "Imagine This", and when I emailed them with questions about the shipping costs, they replied, promptly, frankly, and politely. I would order from them again. K Nafziger
A**R
Henle is the best
Henle is the simply the best edition for classical piano music, but can be very expensive. If you are going to buy Henle for one composer, J. S. Bach is a great choice. This version is not cluttered with any expressive markings, as it was written for earlier keyboard instruments. This edition of music is very pure.
B**G
Fantastic as always
I’m a regular buyer for henle products, but for anyone on the fence for this book, I would 100% go with henle. The binding of the book itself is top notch, and the way the pages are set makes it so that you don’t constantly have to hold down the book or crease the pages to keep it down, it just stays. Lots of love from Maryland!!!
J**C
Came in good condition, great for study.
The book came in perfect condition, and this publication was recommended to me by my college professor. Great to work out of!
P**P
Good service, good price
This is an excellent version - well laid out, easy to follow, and the urtext is always good to have as a reference. So glad to get it at a reasonable price.
C**X
Sensacional
Livro fundamental para estudo de piano
A**S
Excelente
Un papel muy bueno
C**N
Qualité parfaite et conformité de l'outil.
Les doigtés sont les meillleurs que je n'ai jamais joués ! ils ont été rédigés par un professionnel hors pair. Correspond parfaitement au produit proposé, très bien emballé. Je recommande contre toutes les autres éditions réunies !
H**O
Perfekt!
Dieses Werk ist einfach toll, es beinhaltet nicht nur tolle Stücke von Johann Sebastian Bach, sondern ist, vorausgesetzt man arbeitet es von vorne bis hinten systematisch durch, auch eine wunderbare Ergänzung zum Unterricht bzw. kann man als fortgeschrittene Pianist/fortgeschrittene Pianistin mit Hilfe dieses Lehrwerks auch im Selbstunterricht sehr viel weiter kommen, als mit anderen Lehrbüchern. Ebenfalls sehr zu empfehlen ist der Fortsetzungsband des "Wohltemperierten Klavier 1", das "Wohltemperierte Klavier 2" Das Wohltemperierte Klavier 2. Klavier . Alles in allem kann ich sagen, dass sich dieser Kauf ABSOLUT gelohnt hat, ich war von der ersten Sekunde an begeistert von diesem tollen Werk!!!
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