Johann Sebastian Bach’s The Well Tempered Clavier - Book 2 is presented as a comprehensive piano solo sheet music collection for advanced pianists seeking depth, discipline, and artistic refinement. This volume contains the complete cycle of 24 Preludes and Fugues in all major and minor keys, BWV 870-893, intended for serious players ready to engage with complex counterpoint and demanding Baroque keyboard writing.
Designed for advanced study and performance, this edition supports conservatory training, recital preparation, and focused repertoire development. The music appears in clear standard notation for solo piano, preserving the structural clarity and architectural brilliance that define Bach’s writing.
Working through these preludes and fugues strengthens independence of voices, technical control, rhythmic precision, and interpretive awareness. Shifts in texture and tonality require musical maturity and disciplined practice, making this collection a cornerstone of advanced piano literature and Baroque repertoire.
Song List
Fugue No. 1 In C Major, BWV 870 * Fugue No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 871 * Fugue No. 3 In C-Sharp Major, BWV 872 * Fugue No. 4 In C-Sharp Minor, BWV 873 * Fugue No. 5 In D Major, BWV 874 * Fugue No. 6 In D Minor, BWV 875 * Fugue No. 7 In E-Flat Major, BWV 876 * Fugue No. 8 In D-Sharp Minor, BWV 877 * Fugue No. 9 In E Major, BWV 878 * Fugue No. 10 In E Minor, BWV 879 * Fugue No. 11 In F Major, BWV 880 * Fugue No. 12 In F Minor, BWV 881 * Fugue No. 13 In F-Sharp Major, BWV 882 * Fugue No. 14 In F-Sharp Minor, BWV 883 * Fugue No. 15 In G Major, BWV 884 * Fugue No. 16 In G Minor, BWV 885 * Fugue No. 17 In A-Flat Major, BWV 886 * Fugue No. 18 In G-Sharp Minor, BWV 887 * and more.
Whether used for structured study, recital repertoire, or as a meaningful gift for a dedicated pianist, The Well Tempered Clavier - Book 2 remains one of the most rigorous and rewarding works in the piano canon.