Have you wanted to play the famed Bach Cello Suite No. 1? If you don’t play the cello or read bass clef, it can be hard to find a readable version.
As a flute and alto flute player, I arranged this version with minimal edits. It’s also transposed so that it’s playable on the alto flute but sounds in the original key.
This piece is so famous that musicians and music lovers all know it. But you shouldn’t have to learn a whole new instrument to get to perform it.
Instead, enjoy the lower tones of the alto flute. Emulate the sounds of the cello with this version: by a flutist, for flutists.
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What would it feel like to:
- Play a piece you’ve heard a billion times?
- Explore old repertoire on a newer instrument?
- Not have to read bass clef to play cello music?
- Not worry about playing too high on an alto flute?
- Enjoy solo music on the alto flute?
You can do all of that with this version!
I know what it’s like to:
- Love the lower register.
- Find some flute music too high in pitch.
- Wish there was more music for the alto flute.
- Enjoy playing the alto flute.
Now, it’s your turn.
You don’t have to worry about learning the bass clef or a whole other instrument. Or miss out on amazing music just because of the instrument you play.
Sure, you can play a lot of original Baroque works on your C flute. But the alto flute is still relatively new, and there’s not a lot of older rep for it.
Don’t let your current musical experiences keep you from playing music you love.
This arrangement of the Bach Cello Suite includes:
- All seven movements from the original suite
- A clean PDF with minimal edits (aside from octave changes due to the alto flute range)
- The ability to download to your iPad or print
- The chance to redownload the file if you lose it
Total Investment: $12
You read that right.
FAQs
Don’t know if this version is right for you? Keep on reading.
How is this version better than something for free on IMSLP?
This version is transposed for the alto flute so that it sounds in the concert key of G. It’s also octave transposed so that it doesn’t go too low or high for the instrument.
Finally, I’m a flute player and alto flute player. So I know what does or doesn’t work for the alto flute.
Is there a version for the C flute?
Yes! You can download the C flute version to play on your C flute, bass flute, or any other treble clef instrument in the key of C.
Can I preview the music?
Absolutely. Here’s a small preview of the sheet music for the alto flute version:
