Mel Bay Publications
Level : Intermediate-Advanced

Bach's cello suites are among the most famous solo instrumental works of all time. The cello and the tenor banjo share the same tuning, and banjo players might be surprised at how well this great music fits on the fretboard. Rob MacKillop has provided tablature for the first three suites. Here is a chance for tenor banjo players to explore Bach on their instrument, which could be tuned to either regular, CGDA, or Irish tuning, GDAE.
Accompanying audio is included, using three different tenor banjos: a regular tenor (Deeringr Eagle II), a gourd tenor (Jaybirdr Banjos), and a cello banjo (Gold Toner) which has the same low pitch as the cello.

Suite Number I:
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Minuet I
Minuet II
Gigue

Suite Number II:
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Minuet I
Minuet II
Gigue

Suite Number III:
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Bourrée I
Bourrée II
Gigue