Informationen zu "J.S. Bach Arr: Petru Iuga Suite No.1 in D major Double Bass Solo"
Verlag: Recital Music
Verlagsnummer: RM1073
EAN: 9990093814527
Beschreibung
The music of J.S. Bach belongs in the repertoire of every instrument. The
idea to transpose the Cello Suite No.1 into D major was inspired by my son,
Peer Anton Iuga and, at the age of seven, was always happiest when playing
the Prelude from Suite No.1 on the cello. I realised how comfortable he was
playing mainly in one or two positions and I chose double bass fingerings
that I can play more in this direction, trying to avoid as many shifts as
possible. The second fingering possibilities are for players who are not
comfortable playing with the thumb in the lower positions. In the Baroque
era the ?ideal sound? was produced by using open strings (see the frets on
the fingerboard of all members of the Gamba family), which is why I often use
open strings and natural harmonics. I have tried to avoid the cello register
and really love the sound of the double bass throughout its range. Suggested
tempos, dynamics and articulations are my personal choices, always influenced
by my experience through much research and also as a soloist and teacher. In
the Prelude I introduce sul ponticello effects, with the aim of imitating the
piano dynamic of the sound of a Gamba. It can be used when you want to
differentiate between forte and piano, for example, in the repetitions in the
movement or similar musical patterns. The bowings have been inspired by the
five manuscript sources, with more emphasis on the manuscript from Bach?s
wife, Anna Magdalena. Harmony and dance rhythms are important when playing
the unaccompanied suites of J.S. Bach, and will help create a better approach
to musical interpretation. I wish you much joy and a wonderful time playing
the timeless and monumental music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Professor Petru
Iuga [Mannheim, Germany / November 2019]
