Enjoy Bach for Violin by Kathy and David Blackwell—a collection of 14 varied Bach pieces for upper-intermediate violinists, featuring lively dances, expressive melodies, and helpful background notes.
Discover Bach for Violin, a vibrant collection from Kathy and David Blackwell, creators of the Fiddle Time Series. Designed for upper-intermediate violinists (Grades 5–7), this book features 14 engaging pieces drawn from across Bach’s repertoire. Players will explore an array of keys, finger patterns, styles, and moods with lively dances, spirited allegros, expressive slow movements, and beautiful chorale arrangements. Highlights include two works for unaccompanied violin, a versatile sonata movement playable as a solo or duet with piano, the iconic Gigue from the Partita in E major, Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, and the celebrated Bach/Gounod Ave Maria. Every piece is supported by background notes offering historical context and stylistic tips, making this an invaluable resource for expanding your Bach repertoire.
Key Features:
14 pieces for upper-intermediate violinists (Grades 5–7)
Arrangements include solo, duet, and unaccompanied options.
Covers lively dances, allegros, slow movements, chorales, and iconic works
Includes Gigue from the Partita in E major, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, and Ave Maria
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 by Johann Sebastian Bach, edited by Andrew Manze and published by Bärenreiter, is a vibrant and elegant Baroque concerto that combines brilliance, rhythmic energy, and refined lyricism.
Key features
•Radiant, joy-filled concerto with strong rhythmic drive
•Encourages stylistic clarity and dance-like articulation
•Balances brilliance with elegance and poise
•A cornerstone of expressive Bach concerto repertoire
Bach: Violin Solos from the Sacred Vocal Works by Johann Sebastian Bach is a deeply reflective collection that reveals the violin’s role as a spiritual and vocal voice within Bach’s sacred music.
Key features
•Lyrical, vocal-inspired violin writing
•Rich in spiritual and emotional depth
•Focuses on tone, phrasing, and expressive sincerity
•Ideal for reflective recital and study repertoire
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major BWV 1048 – Violin II Part by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Breitkopf & Härtel, offers an engaging and demanding inner-voice role within one of Bach’s most energetic and innovative concertos.
Key features
•A fully engaged inner voice, not secondary accompaniment
•Central to rhythmic drive and contrapuntal texture
•Builds ensemble precision and listening skills
•Essential experience in Bach’s most forward-thinking orchestral writing
Bach: Three Sonatas in D minor after BWV 1043 by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Dohr Verlag, transforms Bach’s famous Double Violin Concerto into intimate chamber sonatas rich in dialogue and contrapuntal clarity.
Key features
•A chamber reinterpretation of the Double Violin Concerto
•Emphasizes dialogue, balance, and ensemble unity
•Reveals Bach’s contrapuntal mastery in a new light
•Ideal for advanced violin duos and continuo players
Bach Concerto No. 1 in A minor BWV 1041 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach is a powerful and inward Baroque concerto that rewards clarity, balance, and expressive depth.
Key features
•Dramatically concentrated and expressive
•Develops Baroque articulation and rhythmic precision
•Combines lyrical depth with energetic finale writing
50+ Easy Classical Solos for Violin is an inviting introduction to classical violin repertoire, offering expressive and accessible solos that help developing players perform with confidence and enjoyment.
Johann Sebastian Bach, Violin Concerto in A Minor BWV 1041. Arranged by Martin Schelhaas. Edited by Dietrich Kilian. Published by Baerenreiter.
Discover the timeless allure of J.S. Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor, BWV 1041—a masterwork of the Baroque era composed during Bach’s renowned Köthen period (1717–1723). Opening with an Allegro moderato that brims with lively energy and interplay between solo violin and orchestra, the concerto continues with a lyrical Andante. It culminates in an Allegro assai, bursting with technical brilliance and rhythmic vitality. Celebrated for its expressive melodies, inventiveness, and lasting appeal, this concerto is an essential addition to any concert program or personal collection—immerse yourself in one of classical music’s most cherished works.
Bach Violin Concerto in E major BWV 1042 for Violin and Piano by Johann Sebastian Bach, published by Edition Peters, is a radiant Baroque concerto celebrated for its rhythmic vitality, elegance, and expressive clarity.
Key features
•Bright, joy-filled concerto with dance-like energy
•Develops stylistic clarity and refined articulation
•Balances brilliance with poise and restraint
•Essential repertoire for serious Bach interpretation
