Bach Prelude in C Major,
arranged for your hands
Easier to play, still sounds like the original. One click takes care of everything from the arrangement to the chord analysis.
- One-click arrangement
- Up to 8 arranged versions
- Automatic chord analysis
- Print as PDF
- Key
- C major
- Time
- 4/4
- Length
- 36 bars
- Era
- Baroque
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The same broken-chord shape continues bar after bar, changing only the chord. It is also famous as the accompaniment to Gounod's "Ave Maria". The pattern is simple, but keeping it even to the end is harder than it looks.
Easier to play, still sounds like the original
An easy version never turns into a nursery tune. Whoever plays it and whoever listens will feel it: this is Bach Prelude in C Major, with all its atmosphere.
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You can also switch the left hand to the accompaniment you like: Alberti bass, waltz, wide broken chords and more.
Chord analysis, done for you in one click
One click shows the chord names and keys right above the score, bar by bar. You can see at once why a chord is there, so you play with understanding instead of by memory. Great for lesson prep and harmony study, too.
Where does Bach Prelude in C Major get tricky?
Frequently asked questions
Will the easy version still sound like the piece?
Yes. Even the easy version never sounds like a nursery tune. Anyone will recognize Bach Prelude in C Major from the first notes.
Can a beginner play Bach Prelude in C Major?
Yes. Choose "Easy" and you get an arrangement a beginner can play. When you feel ready, move up to "Medium".
How many arranged versions are there?
Choose from 3 levels (Easy, Medium, Hard) and 3 textures (Simple, Balanced, Rich) to turn one piece into up to 8 arranged versions.
Can I download the easy sheet music as a PDF?
Yes. Download your arrangement as PDF or MusicXML and print it right away.
Is it free?
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Is the sheet music copyright-safe?
The music of Bach is in the public domain, and Spellscore has newly engraved the score.
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