J.S. Bach - Sonata in G minor, BWV 1001

0:00 Adagio, 3:25 Fuga, 8:23 Siciliana, 11:29 Presto
I'm happy to share my arrangement of Bach's masterpiece, BWV 1001.
The sheet music (tab + notation combo) here! www.classicalg...
This is perhaps my favourite of his solo instrumental sonatas, and like all Bach, the more you play it, the more it reveals to you.
I've gone through a bit of a change in philosophy when it comes to arranging Bach on the guitar, and that is to only add notes when I feel the translation to guitar is lacking. Having said that, this arrangement is fairly true to the original, except when it was irresistible I added the low 7th string to fill out the range.
For those with a keen ear, you will notice this is actually in f# minor, which in Baroque tuning is actually G minor! In reality though, I feel the capo on fret 2 with the low C# on the 7th sounded best on this guitar.
Special thanks to Mark Usherovich for building this very versatile guitar. I love all colours on this spruce and maple guitar (just like a violin). The possibilities for arranging Bach are vast on this instrument, and you'll be sure to see more.
Also thanks to Alex Bougie and Ricci Ebron for assisting in the filming. It's very hard to film oneself, I couldn't have done it without them!

[@raymondgood6555]

As a teenager I thought God was speaking to us through Bach. At age 76 you have made me regain that heavenly feeling. My sincere thanks, maestro.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Wow, thank you! I think playing Bach is my greatest pleasure in life, so I’m glad you felt it!

[@raymondgood6555]

@@DrewHendersonGuitar I truly believe your talent is at the same level as Segovia, Bream and Parkening. You are an exceptional musical talent. I’m delighted to have found your videos. A long life to you!

[@yoshiron6097]

I don't know of any guitarist who can make each sound so clear and separate. I think this is simply because the note values ​​are faithfully adhered to the score and the sound is perfectly muted. Due to the structure of the instrument, it is difficult to faithfully follow note values ​​when playing the guitar, but he overcomes this with his amazing technique and concentration. I think it's not only natural talent, but also the result of tremendous effort and practice. I would like to praise this work as a milestone in Bach performance on the guitar, and express my gratitude to this great master.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Oh wow, thank you so much for the very thoughtful comment! I have to admit that the combination of the tuning and guitar made it a lot easier to address purely musical issues rather than technical ones. So very glad you enjoyed it!

[@ampzamp]

I truly believe that classical guitar belongs to Bach. Giuliani, Sor, Taregga etc are fantastic composers, I can play them for hours by heart, but for some reason, the classical guitar, belongs, to Bach, and he never even saw one.

[@punksintheback7062]

@@cemtorihe was blind since childhood....

[@michaelpersil6573]

This is factually wrong in every regard. Bach never was blind, even in his latest years he needed an assistance in order to write and read scores, because his eyesight got worse, but he never lost his eyesight entirely.

[@wernerretief4569]

Ever heard of the German Baroque lute? There are actually people living today that can play it.

[@gjingodjango]

@@punksintheback7062Their always has to be one doesn’t their. Stay behind after school😀

[@경래오-t4w]

ㄹㄹㄹㄹ

[@faustoboccati]

Meravigliose emozioni, come sempre! Uno dei chitarristi più ispirati

[@xinzeng-iq7zv]

who else is jamming to this in 2024

[@joshmckinney6034]

Hell yeah

[@paullewismumford1608]

2037 here

[@toddbbailey]

I always end up coming back to this piece

[@ajlee1216]

👋

[@CarmenReyes-em9np]

México .,,,🔥🇲🇽❣️🎸🎶🎶🎶🤩

[@andrearodigari4840]

Most likely the best guitar performance ever of this piece of universe. Bach is the proof that the world is in safe hands.

[@wladyslawbukowski]

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[@kathleenk2685]

Love that! Hope it's true!

[@章吉門]

この名曲をギターで！ ただただ美しい。有り難う。

[@Quasicrystal37]

The degree of articulation this man has is next level. He commands emotion with perfect clarity, it's almost too good.

[@didierlorey2291]

Une magnifique interprétation, une merveilleuse maîtrise de l'instrument, une belle vidéo avec un parfait traitement de son... What else!.... Bravissimo Mæstro, 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@hovetreatment471]

Bravo maestro. Impeccable!

[@billyfeels5393]

Die Musik Bach's, ist Nahrung für Seele und Geist, gerade in der heutigen Zeit ❤

[@wladyslawbukowski]

I agree. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIbXhZmgppx2r7c

[@ezralevy9877]

A great master yet very humble

[@nylonguitar]

One of the best classical guitarist today.

[@markothwriter]

Bach? Yeah, he's pretty good....

[@richardsrensen4219]

probely the bedst he is my go to when i want to hear a piece how it should sound

[@jackwalker1822]

Bach is my favorite composer and classical guitar one of my favorite instruments so this combination is very special. Excellent performance.

[@FlexingClassicalMusic]

Classical music is a treasure trove of emotions, from the passion of a violin concerto to the serenity of a piano sonata. 🎻❤ It's a rich tapestry of feelings waiting to be explored. 🌟🎵

[@assaultedpeanut9]

Bach is the closest thing to a divinity that I've ever heard and Drew does a phenomenal job of playing it

[@mattt5006]

I heard a joke once. It was something like this. Beethoven and Mozart meet in heaven. They ask an angel where god is. She says you mean Bach. He’s over there.

[@johnfdmiranda]

For sure!

[@vzk45]

Басовая струна творит чудеса: такой глубокий звук!

[@DanFromIran]

Dear maestro, thank you for sharing this masterful performance with us

[@rieske2000]

What an amazing performance. I love all your Bach performances, technically and emotionally unsurpassed.

[@владимирандрианов-и7э]

Великолепное исполнение ! Браво!

[@lemaitrethemonk]

Such wonderful playing! For those of us that work outside, with our hands, and are envious of those that can grow their fingernails out to fingerpick, we love watching y'all play!

[@pabloguazzotti2260]

nothing original, but if you really want to play prosthetic nails work miracles. You have to have the time to replace them often, but they solve the incompatibility with manual labour

[@stephanefourreau846]

I can hear the conviction spurting out you finger tips… raw talent… straight to our heart! Hats off and thank you so much!

[@user-gobira]

His performance, respecting the author's will and minimizing the claims and demands of players and listeners, is very good. I think that is his understanding and splendor. thank you very much.

[@mdlopes2000]

It seemed no one has enjoyed it more than you have. Eyes closed, it seems you're just listening and someone else is playing! Amazing!

[@scottripley5764]

College burnt me out on classical guitar. But listening to this... makes me want to try at it again.

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Oh man sorry to hear that, but I get it. Hope you come back to it with a renewed joy!

[@toastoflondon3362]

I always find this master's output incredible, he can fix my attention on pieces that I'm not that "keen" on. I play as much Baroque/classical guitar as I can, I was not formally trained for long before playing electric guitar in a band, but I do know that Mr Henderson's ability is incredible and hard won. His technique makes me think - This stuff must be so easy to play...... Enough said.

[@cedriclacoste2116]

Propre, ressenti, sans accroc, fidèle, de la musique rendant hommage au grand maître !

[@davidschestenger3366]

You take the guitar to the next level, just absolutely exquisite

[@ЕвгенийСеребряков-ч8у]

Спасибо, Маэстро! Здорово!

[@RickLord1]

Remarkable performance Drew! The music flows beautifully from your mind, heart and hands. Wow! 👏

[@ramlotho6712]

Another outstanding performance that will go on for ages! Drew, you always amaze the universe with the music you are giving!❤🎉

[@RichardSamAwuy]

I feel like somehow I slipped into the song and swim in it and dissolved with the song... I believe that guitar doesn't have any limit in expressing Bach. It is such a mature conjunction of deep understanding of life/musicality, at play with a beautiful character. You are a blessed performer. Thank you for sharing. Bravissimo!

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Wow, thank you, that is a beautiful comment. I'll remember it.

[@Rickkelley365]

its the salvia divinorum

[@paullewismumford1608]

Which song?

[@algin6544]

Oh ! quelle interprétation ! Et quel son incroyable, maîtrisé, une technique époustouflante !!!!

[@vediwi6286]

Great guitarist. thank you very much

[@andrespena9253]

Gracias maestro, sólo los grandes hacen del virtuosismo sencillez, del trabajo y constancia salen las mejores interpretaciones. Gracias maestro por hacerme sentir esa belleza. Mi más sincera admiración

[@soyeux27]

What a soulful and inspired rendition ! And beautifully filmed. The sound and playing are astounding. THANK YOU

[@marcguy156]

So beautiful and amazing. Thank you!

[@oOAngeloAmorimOo]

Simply impecable as always Drew! Was worried you havent posted for a while but it was well worth the wait! Cheers

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you! A long pause either means i'm making a video for another artist, or cooking up something big! Rest assured I'll keep this channel going indefinitely. I appreciate everyone's patience while I practice this material, and sometimes film it a couple of times.

[@jamesread-tannock7176]

Truly great!

[@cikonianiggra1415]

Jedno z nejlepszych nagran gitarowych, jakie slyszalem w ogole. One of the best guitar records which I have heard ever.

[@InstrumentManiac]

Love how expressive and dynamic your performances are. The video quality and lighting is stunning! Looking forward to having this on repeat for a long time ☺

[@NeriEngineering-oq6vh]

This is likely the best Bach guitar-playing I've seen.

[@patberning]

Thank you, Sir. Your playing, your arrangements and the sound of that guitar are beautiful and give a new desire to hear these compositions on guitar.

[@bbowjazz]

Drew is such a bright light in the classical guitar world, especially on extended range instruments! I was an adult classical guitar beginner at age 30 and now in my early 60s. I'm still plugging away. You really inspire me Drew!

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Thank you so much for your comment. You can expect more Bach on the 7 string!

[@bbowjazz]

@@DrewHendersonGuitar … What is your 7 string tuning? I play jazz on 7 string archtops with Van Eps tuning … Standard tuning for top 6with the 7th (low) string at A1.

[@alejandrogarciafavila9239]

Flawless version, specially the fugue. Technique is superb, but more important the phrasing and dynamics are outstanding . Absolutely loved it.

[@edi4530]

Stunningly good!

[@tagaudi]

So beautiful. Such skill, commitment, musicality... the love for this music is apparent here everywhere. Thanx, friend.

[@picksalot1]

The Stauffer inspired Romantic designed guitar sounds exceptionally good. I think the reverse headstock, Maple back and sides, contribute to the clarity and tonal balance. I thoroughly enjoyed Drew's exquisite playing and musical sensibilities. Bravo!

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

Beautifully performed😊 Reverse headstock? Isn't that headstock in the usual placement? I'm really intrigued by what appears to an extra free floating low string.... It doesn't seem capped from several angles

[@picksalot1]

@@djimiwreybigsby5263 "Reverse Headstock" is in the sense of String Length. On a traditional Fender Strat, the 6th string has the shortest string length to the tuning peg from the bridge/tremolo unit. On the Stauffer, the shortest string length is to the 1st string. This difference in overall string length makes it possible to get an advantageous string length on the lower strings without having to go to excessively high string gauges.

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

@@picksalot1 thanks for the string length explanation... But does it really matter when the vibratory string action essentially stops at the nut and bridge... What I really like about this video is how the camera angles reveal an extra free floating low string... Unless my eyes are being tricked; Which is entirely possible at my advanced age... I'm very curious about that instrument :)

[@picksalot1]

@@djimiwreybigsby5263 Yes, it does matter, as string tension is a combination of several interaticive factors, including total string length, string gauge, and tuning pitch. The saddles and nut are just specialized frets. Tuning pitch is a matter of "Scale" length (bridge saddle to nut) and string tension.

[@djimiwreybigsby5263]

@@picksalot1 Ok Makes sense I still wanna know more about that extra string that's not really even over the fretboard.. Almost like a harp guitar Super cool and it's gotta inspire some intriguing musical ideas and techniques

[@ALEXANDER49668]

Прекрасное звучание,замечательный баланс!

[@wordofmouth7679]

Exquisite and emotional, technically and musically brilliant. Especially the fugue. Thanks for sharing!

[@vayasaberlo8]

Amazing guitar, guitarist & glorious Bach 🎉🎉🎉

[@Nijoto]

Technically flawless. Precision and accuracy are razor sharp, yet your expression is never sacrificed. I’ve said it before, you are among the upper echelon of contemporary guitarists. When I listen to you, I am reminded of John Williams. Drew, you play with a mastery that is something to be desired by any musician. Absolutely exquisite! Bravo!!!

[@jodyirwin1046]

I love the fluidity of your version-beautiful!

[@jevinday]

I did not click on this expecting to be sitting here 10 minutes later crying haha. Well done sir. Wow.

[@deanmason1564]

As a life long guitarist.. what can one say other than.. Stunning technique, amazingly fluent and compelling interpretations of the original works. A masterpiece

[@tomb4540]

I fell in love with this sonata as a young violinist who was also learning guitar. At the time I imagined this piece would sound amazing on guitar but I knew I’d never have the chops to even attempt it, so it remained just a fantasy-an itch deep in the recesses of my brain that never got scratched. Until now. Thank you for bringing this to life and scratching the itch I’d forgotten was even there!

[@danswansonguitar]

Wonderful transcription/arrangement Drew, this has got to be the best arrangement of the fugue I’ve heard to date. Your playing is, as always, simply outstanding!!

[@luckylicks3497]

Fabulous, as always! Really, the consistency of sound you're able to produce is an astonishing accomplishment. A great core tone along with all the gorgeous details, both broad and intricate. Thank you for this amazing performance. Lots of appreciation, from Finland

[@MattAasen]

Drew, this is an incredible and sincere performance. I'm in awe of the depth of your playing.

[@jeanpierresantini9364]

Un des plus grands guitaristes classique de notre siècle Drew Anderson bravo maestro 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@vayasaberlo8]

What an amazing performance🎉🎉🎉🎉 I'm going to download it & replay frequently, am working on this so this is an exceptional gift 🎉🎉

[@marcweber4599]

Maestro, that was incredible. Your Bach is second to none. Truly outstanding and inspiring. Very impressive. A joy to listen this performance!

[@guiduz3469]

Your innovative renditions and virtuosity on the instrument are a true delight to the realm of classical music.

[@magicdealer7820]

Thank you for yet another masterpiece. Especially for the care of all undergoing details at the time of transcripting such a complex work. And eventually thanks for the inspiration that you transmit to other guitarists. Thank you again and congratulations Drew

[@ny10980]

This is a masterful rendition and a fulfilling arrangement of a "Sonata". And being that it is "Bach", I can easily put it on an endless repeat!! The capo adds a noticeable tension to the strings that make them ring out with authority. Simply a delightful performance.

[@guitarsinternational369]

WONDERFUL performance Drew!!! Thank you soooo very much for sharing your very special art!!!

[@paulking2919]

An absolutely first-class performance that does full justice to this masterpiece.

[@driss409]

Goddamn this is beautiful. Your mastery of articulation and your musicality are really unbelievable. This is as close as you get to perfection :D

[@mofangwei2237]

Thank you for your interpretation, I'm really immersed in the musical energy you created. Bach always drives me into a profound and vast world

[@philltadman]

Stunning! I can only wonder at the amount of hard work that must have gone into being able to play this so musically and yet make it look so effortless.

[@philippemassip8310]

True ! And 80% played with closed eyes.

[@michaelshark1]

Wonderful performance, you captured that beautiful tone like the great Romantic players Segovia and Christopher Parkening. Loved that you performed it in Church, this is truly Gods music. Bravo and Thank you.

[@nikbeznik4892]

Наслаждение! Спасибо)

[@ampzamp]

Drew, I remain convinced that in his heart of hearts, Bach the reformer, died a Catholic. One simply does not write the Mass in B Minor for a bloody pay check. One simply does not. He was massively disappointed with the Lutheran heirachy. In other words, I believe you have Bach's blessing to play this reformist music in a Catholic Church.

[@sinatra222]

Why does it matter which denomination of the cult he associated with?

[@colbykilgore2455]

John tesh did the NBA song.

[@ampzamp]

meaning... Bach with his IQ was a fool, and you, with your IQ, are smarter, than Bach.@@sinatra222

[@renatogatti3667]

COMPLIMENTI VIVISSIMI!!! La tua esecuzione così ben eseguita mi ha preparato una giornata radiosa. Complimenti al liutaio, chitarra molto ben equilibrata. Grazie infinite

[@triebschen]

Outstanding guitarist, beautiful music, excellent playing and timing, lovely sound, tons of expressions through composure...all in one word: Drew Henderson!

[@mauronocito3044]

Lovely performance, full of soul and peace. That guitar sounds great!! Congrats.

[@PatColdrick]

Magnificent playing and tone. One of the greatest recordings of this piece. The music is speaking to you! Few players have this gift. Fantastic Drew, blessed with the gift💫

[@attilakovacs5803]

Absolutely amazing!❤️🎼🎵🎶🎸

[@The100359]

Потрясающее исполнение! Браво!

[@naispuma21]

Stunningly executed! Bringing the magic of Bach’s music to life, amazing performance

[@walterfransen]

Amazing music and great tone ❤️

[@ihormunt]

Щиро дякую, ваша досконалість мене зачаровує, привіт з Києва)

[@durhamgrigg3125]

Wonderful and thsnks for explaining your new arranging approach. Sounds good to me!!! I'm sure JS would approve! More please!!!!

[@kathleenk2685]

Bravo, Dean! Count me among your fans!

[@GiovanniPiacentiniMusic]

This is absolutely wonderful! everything; interpretation, sound, musicality, audio and video quality! Bravo! I also recently played one of Mark's guitars and they are a work of art!

[@mikeimperiale4814]

Oh so delightful - thanks so much for posting it.

[@davidnefesh]

Beautiful performance that seized my heart. A great achievement, and what a document - this video. Thank you very much!

[@luuktorn]

Sooo beautiful.... And those trills are just 👌

[@ryanwitt5467]

Every time I close my eyes to play, I fumble my fingers! Hope to be as good as you, bravo

[@georgeshimanovich217]

Even pauses overflow with music. What a sound!

[@matthewisles6497]

my favorite piece of classical music. beautiful playing!

[@LeonardoGarciaguitar]

What wonderful playing! Wonderful guitar, too!

[@LoveJoyPeace378]

Remarkable, brilliant, bright and beautiful Bach on the guitar!

[@ronbatt756]

Brilliant!

[@adamyoung2147]

I’m seeing this for the first time and I’m floored….amazing bravo!!!

[@nickrobinson2023]

Superb in every aspect. Thanks for sharing.

[@BeniaminoBasso]

Bravo! Great execution! :)

[@davidkrupka536]

Wonderful performance, Drew! Bach's music works beautifully on your romantic-style guitar.(I've often thought, when playing (mangling!?) the 'lute' suites, that an extra string would be really helpful!)

[@DrewHendersonGuitar]

Yes. even one extra note can make it much more manageable.

[@jodyirwin1046]

And what a lovely guitar! An art piece

[@oscargranda5385]

JSB.....the very best