An Introduction to Bach Studies is a comprehensive guide to the resources and materials of Bach scholarship, both for students beginning work in the enormous literature on J. S. Bach, and for the Bach specialist looking for a convenient and up-to-date survey of the field. Covering a broad range of both primary and secondary sources, well-known Bach scholars Daniel R. Melamed and Michael Marissen draw on their extensive research experience to describe the principal tools of Bach research and how to use them. With clear descriptions and explanations, the multiple bibliographies and tables help students and instructors quickly find the most appropriate sources on Bach's life, his repertory, approaches to his music, and many other topics. Additionally, this volume provides insights into potentially confusing sources and detailed information on the technical topics important to all Bach scholars. Concise and comprehensive, this user-friendly guide brings together useful bibliographic resources in one place, and is an indispensable resource for all who conduct research on Bach.

To Find Information on a Composition by Bach Abbreviations 1 Bibliographic Tools of Bach Research. 2 Sources of Secondary Literature. 3 Bach's Life. 4 Bach's World. 5 Sources and Transmission. 6 Repertory and Editions. 7 Vocal Music. 8 Instrumental Music. 9 Bach's Music in Performance. 10 Bach as a Composer. 11 Approaches to Bach's Music. Index of Names Index of Titles Index of Subjects Index of Bach's Works

Daniel R. MelamedAssociate Professor of Music, School of Music, Indiana University, Michael MarissenAssociate Professor of Music, Swarthmore College

"An Introduction to Bach Studies, edited by Daniel Melamed and Michael Marissen, is one of the most useful reference books on Johann Sebastian Bach to have appeared recently. Their personal touch and guidance throughout the various categories of research are engaging. The editors are to be commended for providing so much useful information clearly, intelligently, and concisely."--Notes |k No