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Partita No. 6 in E minor
Introduction
The Toccata from Bach’s Partita No. 6 in E minor, BWV 830, is a popular choice for piano diplomas. I decided to make a study edition for the fugue, to assist players in their learning of this magnificent music. Much keyboard music is written with the human hand in mind, whereas a fugue is conceived in horizontal lines - each one as important as the others. This makes learning and playing a fugue something of a challenge. One finger may be required to hold a note while other fingers in the same hand need to let go of notes. This...Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
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Graham Fitch
Graham Fitch, based in London, maintains an international career not only as a pianist, but also as a teacher, adjudicator, examiner, lecturer, writer and commentator on piano playing and musical subjects.
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