Air on a G String Online Classical Guitar Lesson
Air on a G string is probably one his most loved pieces taken from a larger work 'Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068'.
The piece itself has a gentle yet enchanting melody and here it is transposed down one tone from D major to C major. Technically the piece isn't overly demanding although there is a difficult 5 fret stretch in bar 2 and an optional if not ambitious cross-string trill at the end for guitarists that truly wish to test their technique.
My arrangement has complete fingering suggestions for both hands and video tutorial(s) to guide you through the piece from beginning to end.
7 pages featuring:
Sheet music with tabs underneath (complete fingerings for both hands)
Sheet music only
Tabs only
Here is my collection of some of Johann Sebastian Bach's easier yet very well-known pieces that have been transcribed for guitar. The collection is sure to delight enthusiastic guitarists and impress listeners!
Bourrée in E-minor BWV996
Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Prelude BWV998
Prelude BWV1007
Introduction
Air On A G String or Air On The G String as it also commonly known is definitely one of Johann Sebastian Bach's most loved yet easy pieces to play on guitar. Even though it was composed well over 200 years ago it remains a firm favourite for instrumentalists of all genres - not just classical guitarists! The piece itself actually belongs to the Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major BWV 1068 - a considerably bigger work.
Performance Points
The original composition was in the key of D major and although it is easy enough to play in D major on the classical guitar this particular arrangement is in the key of C major - a whole step or tone lower than the original.
The piece itself isn't overly challenging but there are a couple of interesting bars:
- Bar 2 has a stretch of five frets from the 1st fret to the 5th which is difficult. Another option is to play the F at the 3rd fret on the D string rather than at the 1st fret of the 6th string
- A cross string trill in the penultimate bar is a nice variation but more technically demanding that a trill on single string
Don't Waste Time Or Stress Out Trying To Work Out The Fingering!
If you have difficulty working out which fingers to use for the left & right-hands I strongly suggest that you purchase my 'classical guitar sheet music with tabs' for this piece because it has my suggested fingering indication for both hands - that'll save you a lot of time and make the learning experience more enjoyable and stress free!
Also if you want to see all of the tutorials (2, 3, & 4) you'll need to get yourself a membership. Getting a membership will give you full access to all of my awesome tutorials & product discounts.
Let your fingers fly!
