Air on the G String for Flexible Quartet
Air on the G String
from Suite #3 in D, BWV 1068
Music by Johann Sebastian Bach
Arranged by Steve Winstead
Grade 3
Duration 4:45
One of Bach's most famous works, this lovely quartet is perfect for weddings and other events, or as a slower tune for any recital. For historical context of this work, see this Wikipedia article.
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Each of the four parts is available in multiple transpositions, for any type of ensemble you can put together. Available transpositions are as follows:
- Part 1
- C Transposition - Flute, Oboe, Violin
- E-flat Transposition - Eb Clarinet, Sopranino Saxophone
- B-Flat Transposition - Clarinet, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone
- D Transposition - Trumpet in D
- Part 2
- C Transposition - Flute, Oboe, Violin
- E-flat Transposition - Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
- B-Flat Transposition - Clarinet, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone
- G Transposition - Alto Flute
- Part 3
- C Transposition - Violin (range is too low for flute or oboe)
- Bass Flute
- Viola
- E-flat Transposition - Alto Clarinet, Alto Saxophone
- B-Flat Transposition - Clarinet, Trumpet, Soprano Saxophone
- B-Flat Octave Transposition - Tenor Saxophone
- G Transposition - Alto Flute
- F Transposition - English Horn, Horn in F
- Part 4
- C Transposition (Bass Clef) - Cello, Bassoon, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
- B-Flat Transposition - Bass Clarinet, Treble Clef Baritone
- E-Flat Transposition - Baritone Saxophone, Contra Alto Clarinet, Eb Tuba TC