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Bowing and fingering for Bach Partita No. 1 Sarabande and double

January 18, 2026, 3:50 AM · Hello.
Can someone tell me where I can get good bowing and fingering for Bach Partita 1 sarabande and double?
Just need it as starting point.
Thanks in advance.

Replies (2)

January 18, 2026, 6:07 AM · I would get the Szeryng edition of the S&Ps put out by Schott. His suggestions are always quite good.
January 18, 2026, 9:07 AM · I tend to prefer an up/DOWN for the first and second beats, with that characteristic sarabande step.

For the double, I install a lot of slurs, of two and three notes. This is more intuitive than rational or historical, but I think getting stuck on single note bowings is a trap. If you can make that work without losing sight of the harmonic movement and phrasing, then go for it.


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