Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (arr. Nick Clow) by J. S. Bach Sheet Music for Solo Guitar at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist J. S. Bach

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer J. S. Bach

Arranger Nick Clow

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 2

Arrangement Solo Guitar

Publisher Nick Clow

Level 3

Product ID 1036704

Genre Spiritual Concert Instructional Standards Wedding

Instruments Guitar

Product Description

This famous piece is something of a crowd pleaser. It is often indicated to be an intermediate piece, but some versions are a little awkward for a piece at this level.

This arrangement pays attention to left hand fingerings in order to smooth out some clunky sections. Bass notes are done away with in certain sections (with no loss to the musicality of the piece) to make it easier and more consistent. Hopefully this piece flows a little better than some others.

The piece is set out tidily and logically on one page with one set of repeat bar lines. More fingerings are indicated than strictly necessary.

The main tip for playing this piece relates to the unusual 9/8 tempo. Don't let it run away with you - play it solidly with a slowish pulse. That is the biggest challenge of this piece.

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