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Transcribed for viola
Notation is in alto clef and the parts sit up a fifth from the cello original.
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G. Schirmer6 Suites for Unaccompanied Viola Originally for Violoncello By Bach
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Bach's cello suites transcribed for viola in alto clef. For violists with solid reading who want the standard repertoire in one volume.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Violists studying the standard unaccompanied repertoire
- Advanced students preparing recital or audition material
- Teachers assigning Bach movements from a single edition
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Cellists — get the cello edition at the same price
- Beginners still learning alto clef and shifting
- Players who want fingerings and bowings pre-marked
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Unaccompanied
Solo part only. No piano score, no second book to buy or coordinate.
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All six suites in one volume
The complete cycle, so you are not buying separate books per suite.
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G. Schirmer edition
A traditional engraving of the classical catalog rather than a modern urtext presentation.
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Print book
Physical pages, so no tablet, app, or account needed to read it.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No audio, backing tracks, or play-along recordings are included
- 02You need fluent alto clef reading — this is not a method book
- 03Page turns matter for performance; plan or photocopy accordingly
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is this in alto clef or bass clef?
Alto clef, the standard viola clef. It is a viola transcription of music Bach originally wrote for cello.
02Does it include all six suites?
Yes. All six unaccompanied suites are in this single volume.
03Is this good for a beginner violist?
No. The suites demand confident shifting, string crossings, and chordal bowing. Start with a method book instead.
04Does it come with a CD or downloads?
No. It is printed sheet music only, with no recordings or online audio.
