Detail 01
Books 1 and 2 complete
The entire cycle in one purchase. No hunting down the second volume later.
Product detailSKU #1283462206978
G. SchirmerWell-Tempered Clavier Complete Books 1 & 2 for Piano By Bach
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Schirmer's complete Well-Tempered Clavier, both books in one volume, for piano. For intermediate and advanced pianists studying Bach seriously.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pianists working through Bach's preludes and fugues systematically
- Students preparing repertoire for lessons, exams or auditions
- Anyone wanting both books in one volume instead of two
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Beginners still on first-position pieces and simple hand coordination
- Players who want tabs, chord symbols or simplified arrangements
- Harpsichordists needing period fingering and ornament realizations
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.
Detail 02
Edited for piano
Fingering and layout assume a modern piano action, not harpsichord touch.
Detail 03
Prelude and fugue in every key
You'll read in five-, six-, and seven-sharp and flat keys. Sight-reading in remote keys gets a workout.
Detail 04
Single combined volume
Thick book, so it can fight the music desk and need weighting open at first.
Detail 05
Schirmer edition
A performing edition with editorial markings, rather than a clean urtext with nothing added.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No recordings, no fingering charts, no practice guide included
- 02The fugues need independent hands; work them voice by voice
- 03Editorial markings are interpretations, not Bach's own
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does this include both Book 1 and Book 2?
Yes. It's the complete Well-Tempered Clavier, both books bound together in one volume.
02What level do I need to play this?
Intermediate at minimum for the easier preludes. Many fugues sit at advanced level and take months each.
03Is this for piano or harpsichord?
It's a piano edition. You can play it on harpsichord, but the editing targets piano.
04Where should I start in this book?
Most players begin with the Book 1 C major prelude, then move to preludes in simpler keys before tackling fugues.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
