Download or read book J.S. Bach: Duets for Two Violas written by J.S. Bach and published by Mel Bay Publications. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: J. S. Bach's two-part keyboard pieces form a significant body of musical literature, but only occasionally have they been arranged for strings. This carefully transcribed collection of viola duets and its two companion volumes – Duets for Two Violins (MB # 21437) and Duets for Two Cellos (MB # 21439) - bring many additions, taken from Bach's suites, preludes, and inventions, to the string player's repertoire. Intermediate and advanced instrumentalists will delight in the musical complexity, contrapuntal dialogue, and variety of moods in these pieces.Since bowing and fingering preferences vary greatly among string players, editorial marks have been kept to a minimum. These arrangements are an attractive, valuable addition to string ensemble work.