This edition contains J.S. Bach's lute works arranged for guitar. Most of these works were for the lute or the lute-harpsichord, a keyed instrument with gut strings that could imitate the lute with its colorful sounds. The arranger has retained the structure and character of the originals as much as possible, based mainly on consultation of the original sources, and has attempted to emulate the clarity of Bach's own manuscripts. Where works required significant alteration to be playable on guitar, the questionable parts have been reconstructed to arrive at the best solution which is the closest to the original. Fingerings have been added only where necessary. Extensive notes on the arranging process are included. Notation only.

The complete seven Lute Works (BWV 995-1000 and 1006a) by Johann Sebastian Bach transcribed for guitar in standard notation and tablature. Composed over a period of 30 years, Bach's Lute Works are believed to have originally been written for the lute-harpsichord, a keyboard instrument of the Baroque period. They now belong to the standard repertoire of most concert guitarists. Includes: Suite No.1 in E minor BWV 996 Suite No.2 in A minor (orig. G minor) BWV 995 Suite No.3 in A minor (orig. C minor) BWV 997 Suite No.4 in E major BWV 1006a Prélude, Fugue and Allegro in D major (orig. Eb major) BWV 998 Prélude in A minor (orig. C minor) BWV 999 Fugue in E minor (orig. G minor) BWV 1000 Bonus: Downloadable audio files for all the pieces in this book.