Martin's Practice Diary: "Jesus remains my Joy" BWV 147 by Bach
Hello everybody, I decided to give one of the most beautiful chorale preludes by Bach another shot, the famous "Jesus bleibet meine Freude"! Will I have it ready for Christmas? I doubt it, but we will see! 
I always wanted to learn this piece since I've first heard David's Transcription of it, not knowing how damn difficult it is for the left hand because David makes it look so simple!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCtT9WIBySU
Here's a wonderful version of the whole Cantata by Nikolaus Harnoncourt, whom I've had the honor to met and talk a bit in class he gave in Cologne, must have been 2012 or so!
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I just compared some of your fingerings (the Russell trans.) and it looks like it is in A Major? The Foster version is in C Major. I does look like the Russell version is much more difficult but more musical. I don't think I am up to the challenge of Russell's version. I am looking forward to seeing your performance of it.
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Jack Stewart it's in G-Major, the sixth string is tuned to a D which makes the beginning look like A-Major! (I needed to ask m girlfriend who has perfect pitch because I couldn't remember now being on my way back to my family for Christmas
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Martin Thanks for the correction. Have a great (and safe) time with your family over the holidays.
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