Cello Suite No. 1 (Prelude) by Bach guitar tabs

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Cello Suite No. 1 (also known as Prelude in G Major or BWV 1007) is one of the most popular pieces composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. It’s a highly recognizable piece that you’ve most likely heard in a movie or commercial.

Although this piece was originally written for the cello, this lesson covers an arrangement that has been adapted for the guitar with tabs.

An interesting feature of this guitar arrangement is that the lowest string gets tuned to a low C note. Changing to this tuning creates a beautiful range of notes that you’re not used to hearing with standard tuning.

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Cello Suite No. 1 – Bach guitar tabs

The numbers above some notes on the top staff indicate which fingers to use on the fretting hand. You can refer to this simple guide to understanding music symbols if needed.

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To learn other popular pieces by Bach, check out AirBourrée in E minor or Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.

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Want to learn more songs? Check out the sheet music with guitar tabs resource on this site.

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Reference: Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 (Bach). https://imslp.org

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