Sonatas and Partitas

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This video explains a basic concept that is elaborated on in many of the videos that follow.

Arranger's Corner, Gnarly Question

A look into the process of making an edition of guitar music

Duration: 10:19

Articulation in Early Music, Part I

Music supports the words right? Well it was not always like that! Part-one tells the unlikely story of how that came to be.

Duration: 12:39

Articulation in Early Music, Part II

See part one first! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSepgG8WZ8&t=8s This video give hands on demonstrations as to how guitarists can interpret Bach more gesturally...

Duration: 12:56

Articulation in Early Music, Part III

Really passionate about this topic! Hands-on help for guitarists who want to do more with articulation.
See Part-One: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjSepgG8WZ8&t...

Duration: 11:05

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, I -Adagio

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. The opening movement from Bach's Sonatas and Partitas, for solo violin. , Arranged for guitar by Frank Koonce and Heather...

Duration: 4:05

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, I -Adagio, Tutorial, Part I

A performer's guide to Bach's G minor Adagio, BWV 1001. Discusses how the opening and closing section of this piece are very closely related. Also discusses the inge...

Duration: 17:04

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, I -Adagio, Tutorial, Part II

A performer's tutorial discussing the middle section of Bach's G minor Adagio. The video looks at some very singular writing found in this transition section. See Pa...

Duration: 7:11

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, II -Fuga

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Our arrangements of the Sonatas and Partitas are available at

Duration: 6:16

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part 1

A performer's guide to the exposition of J.S. Bach's G Minor Fugue, BWV 1001. If you have read our performance notes, you will have seen a little about the Rule of t...

Duration: 6:56

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part II

A performer's and listener's guide. A discussion of the introductory section of the fugue where Bach establishes his key. Part-two revisits some great moments in thi...

Duration: 4:23

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part III

This section discusses the main body of the fugue, giving players hands on explanations about how to deal with larger forms, balancing the overall arch of a piece wi...

Duration: 14:22

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part IV

A guitarist's guide to the coda of this fugue. Tips on how to practise the virtuoso measures, as well as a discussion of the variances between different arrangements...

Duration: 6:43

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, III -Siciliana in B-Flat

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Our arrangements of the Sonatas and Partitas are available at

Duration: 3:14

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, III -Siciliana in B-Flat, Tutorial, Part I

A tutorial for guitarists or violinists discussing the structure of the Siciliana. This video, part-one, only covers the first eight measures, discussing how Bach es...

Duration: 5:45

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, III -Siciliana in B-Flat, Tutorial, Part II

A tutorial for guitarists or violinists about the first part of the Bb Siciliana from the Sonatas and Partitas.

Duration: 10:49

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, IV -Presto

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. The closing movement of the first sonata, played on a Dominelli guitar. Enjoy...

Duration: 4:51

J.S. Bach, BWV 1001 Sonata Nø 1 in G Minor, IV -Presto, Tutorial

A great discussion of how this Presto is composed, perhaps in a more archaic style than the other pieces in the Sonatas and Partitas. A look at how it ties the whole...

Duration: 13:41

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Partita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Our arrangements of the Sonatas and Partitas are available at

Duration: 6:19

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Partita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda, a Historical Perspective, Part I

Discussing how Bach used this movement to introduce not only the first partita, but also all the partitas in his collection. We visit the court of Louis XIV in Versa...

Duration: 6:51

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Partita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda, a Historical Perspective, Part II

A fascinating look at how the Allemanda emulates current trends of the time, and how Bach encapsulated much of what was in style, and then surpassed it. Be sure to v...

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Partita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda, a Tutorial, Part III

A performer's guide to the first half of the Allemanda. Discusses the architecture of the piece, looking at the harmony, counterpoint, and overall form.

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Partita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda, a Tutorial, Part IV

This video discusses the second half of the Allemande, clearly showing how Bach has achieved the long-range arch of the piece. A valuable video for performers on an...

Duration: 13.27

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda - Double

PERFORMANCE VIDEO - Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Our arrangements of the Sonatas and Partitas are available here at

Duration: 6:19

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Allemanda - Double, Tutorial

Tutorial video. This video complements the other videos, listed on this page, about the Allemanda itself. Many things mentioned in those other videos also apply to t...

Duration: 4:57

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Corrente

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. Heather DeRome, Guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Mastered by Heather DeRome.

Duration: 3.46

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Corrente - Double/Presto

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. Heather DeRome guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Mastered by Ian Welsh of Nest studios. Feb, 2020.

Duration: 5.01

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Corrente - Double/Presto, Alternative fingerings

Alternate fingerings, to complement the ones published in the Koonce/DeRome guitar arrangements. Also a hands-on demonstration about the importance of careful hand p...

Duration: 10:08

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Corrente - Double/Presto, Tutorial

Practise tips to help you play faster!

Duration: 10:33

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Sarabande

PERFORMANCE VIDEO, Heather DeRome, guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy! Our arrangements of the Sonatas and Partitas are available at SonatasA...

Duration: 2.55

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Sarabande - Double

PERFORMANCE VIDEO. Heather DeRome, guitar. Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy!

Duration: 2.09

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Sarabande, Tutorial Part I

A performer's and listener's guide to this well known and much loved Sarabanda. Part-One follows the dance's illustrious career from its scandalous beginnings, throu...

Duration: 7:30

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Sarabande, tutorial, Part II

Discussion of the Sarabande's use of Hemiola and Phrygian cadences, the rhythmic unit of the French Sarabande, as well as a discussion of how Bach's choice of key wa...

Duration: 7:26

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Sarabande, tutorial, Part III

Continuation of Part-two. Discusses the second half of the Sarabande, touching on many aspects that will help performers on any instrument, as well as listeners.

Duration: 12:12

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Tempo di Borea

PERFORMANCE VIDEO, Heather DeRome guitar.
Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome

Duration: 3:41

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Tempo di Borea - Double, Tutorial

PERFORMANCE VIDEO, Heather DeRome, guitar.
Arranged by Frank Koonce and Heather DeRome. Enjoy!

For added insights, see the tutorial videos about articulation in...

Duration: 3:50

J.S. Bach, BWV 1002, Patita Nø 1 in B Minor, Tempo di Borea, Tutorial

TUTORIAL VIDEO. This is a seriously fun video. To make you smile and help you see this piece in a new way. Enjoy!

Duration: 9:20

J.S. Bach, BWV 1003, Sonata Nø 2 in A Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part I

A tutorial for all players, on any instrument. Discusses the building blocks introduced at the very outset, as well as the idea of the Concerto Fugue.

Duration: 12.30

J.S. Bach, BWV 1003, Sonata Nø 2 in A Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part II

A must-see for anyone playing this fugue, no matter your instrument! See Part One first: https://youtu.be/UTNI6D24d1k Part Three: https://youtu.be/DpoGnLq4j8U

Duration: 12:23

J.S. Bach, BWV 1003, Sonata Nø 2 in A Minor, II -Fuga, Tutorial, Part III

A must-see for anyone playing this fugue, no matter your instrument!

See Part One first: https://youtu.be/bMQ-KB6PC18

And Part Two: https://youtu.be/bMQ-KB6P...

Duration: 18:35

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