Should I do Prelude in B major from book 2 of the well tempered clavier?

[peanutbutter]

I have done other works of bach such as 2part invention #1,#3, and #8, the first and fifth of the six little preludes,( bwv 933 and 937 ), the prelude and menuets from partita 1, the gigue from french suite no. 5. i didn't find any of these unreasonably difficult, but they do require a bit of work.

and i am currently working on chopin's waltz in b minor op 69 no 2. i am thinking of starting the prelude # 23 in b major of book 2 of the 48. just the prelude. is the difficulty reasonable for me, ? i know that difficulty is very subjective, but i need opinions if this is somewhere 'within my range' based from what i have already done.

should i go with it or would i be better off doing other works? i would appreciate any help/advice,, thank you

[j_menz]

Generally, you should pick these by the difficulties of the fugues. This one has a 4 voice fugue. Since this is your first P&F, I think you should pick a 3 voice one.  The number of voices should be marked at the start of each fugue, either by just the number or the phrase "a 3 voci".

[peanutbutter]

Generally, you should pick these by the difficulties of the fugues. This one has a 4 voice fugue. Since this is your first P&F, I think you should pick a 3 voice one.  The number of voices should be marked at the start of each fugue, either by just the number or the phrase "a 3 voci".

Ok, i see, the fugue should be the topic of consideration. I'll look for a 3 voice one, thanks.

[krajcher]

I think it is too early for you to start WTC; to manage the fugues you have to operate at least 3 voices fluenlty.

You should know that disparity in difficulty between little preludes, inventions and the fugues is huge.

I am currently practising French and English Suites of J.S. Bach after having done almost all two-part inventions and still I don't feel prepared to start WTC, even though I'd really like to start it at last.

But if you like Bach I recommend you Suites (particular dances also vary significantly in difficulty). They are charming. You will definitely find something for you.


Best wishes

[peanutbutter]

I think it is too early for you to start WTC; to manage the fugues you have to operate at least 3 voices fluenlty.

You should know that disparity in difficulty between little preludes, inventions and the fugues is huge.

I am currently practising French and English Suites of J.S. Bach after having done almost all two-part inventions and still I don't feel prepared to start WTC, even though I'd really like to start it at last.

But if you like Bach I recommend you Suites (particular dances also vary significantly in difficulty). They are charming. You will definitely find something for you.


Best wishes

thanks for the advice,, perhaps, the fugues can wait..