Bourree, BWV 996 by Bach (PDF)

Bourrée from Suite in E Minor BWV 996 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). Free PDF sheet music for classical guitar with performance and lesson video. Comes with both a notation edition with left hand fingering and a separate tab edition. PDF Download. The level is Intermediate (Approximately Grade 6-7). Youtube Video Lesson Link.

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The Bourrée from Suite in E Minor BWV 996 by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750). Grab the free PDF sheet music or buy the tab. Most likely this was written on the keyboard or the lautenwerck, or lute-harpsichord but is often referred to as a Lute Suite. That said, this piece is often played by guitarists despite the relative difficulty of the second half. Aim for voice independence throughout, that is, clear connection of the two voices the entire time. You may wish to practice the upper and lower parts separately to connect the musical lines in your ear.

An unfingered edition is available upon request.

I also have the entire suite available


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Bradford Werner is a classical guitarist and publisher from Victoria, BC, Canada. He originally created this site for his students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music but now shares content with guitarists worldwide. Curating guitar content helps students absorb the culture, ideas, and technique of the classical guitar. Bradford also has a YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and 14 million views. He taught classical guitar at the Victoria Conservatory for 16 years and has freelanced in Greater Victoria for 25 years. See more at his personal website.

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