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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude

by Johann Sebastian Bach

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The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude is a work by Johann Sebastian Bach. Editions in our index are scored for piano, organ, guitar and voice. We track 118 editions for sale priced between $1.80 and $38.95, from Sheet Music Plus, FreeHand Music, Musicnotes and SheetMusic2Print. 15 public-domain archives publish it free of charge, including Cantorion, Sheet Music Archive and Piano Street.

Common questions

How much does The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude sheet music cost?
Prices run from $1.80 to $38.95 across 118 retailers. Prices change; the figures shown are the most recent we recorded.
Is The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude available for free?
Yes. 15 archives in our index publish it at no cost, typically as a public-domain scan or engraving. Free editions vary in quality and edition; a paid edition may be easier to read or better fingered.
What instruments is The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude and Fugue no. 1 in C major, BWV 846: Prelude arranged for?
The editions we track are scored for piano, organ, guitar, voice, vocal, tuba and euphonium. Specific arrangements listed include Choral, Handbells, Piano, Guitar Solo and Guitar.

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