Bach Preludes from The Well Tempered Clavier (Tuba)

Johann Sebastian Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier provides a profound foundation for musical study, and its preludes offer tuba players a rare opportunity to develop clarity, control, and musical independence. In this volume, Erik Veldkamp adapts a carefully selected group of preludes from both Book I and Book II of the WTC for unaccompanied tuba, transforming Bach’s keyboard writing into idiomatic and musically rigorous low-brass repertoire. Rather than presenting a complete cycle, this collection focuses on preludes that translate naturally to the tuba while preserving Bach’s harmonic direction, rhythmic stability, and architectural balance. The adaptations are written to encourage singing tone, smooth legato, and precise articulation across registers, without compromising musical integrity. Practicing Bach on the tuba strengthens fundamentals that directly affect ensemble and solo performance alike: breath control, intonation within harmonic contexts, clarity of articulation, and sustained musical focus. The unaccompanied format demands accountability and exposes technical weaknesses while offering a clear framework for musical growth. Adapted by Erik Veldkamp, one of today’s leading brass pedagogues and transcribers, this collection is ideal for advanced students, professionals, and educators seeking serious solo material that develops technique while deepening musical understanding. Click to the left for samples, below for audio, and above for an immediate digital download.   Listen to Book 1 Prelude 1 https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV846-Prelude-1-tuba.mp3 Listen to Book 1 Prelude 4 (Duet) https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV849-Prelude-4-DUET-TUBA.mp3 Listen to Book 1 Prelude 14 https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV859-Prelude-14-tuba.mp3 Listen to Book 2 Prelude 1 https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV870-Prelude-1-tuba.mp3 Listen to Book 2 Prelude 7 https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV876-Prelude-7-tuba.mp3 Listen to Book 2 Prelude 21 https://qpress.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Bach-BWV890-Prelude-21-tuba.mp3   Bach: Preludes from The Well-Tempered Clavier for Unaccompanied Tuba Transcribed by Erik Veldkamp Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I • Prelude I, BWV 846 • Prelude II, BWV 847 • Prelude III, BWV 848 • Prelude IV, BWV 849 • Prelude V, BWV 850 • Prelude VI, BWV 851 • Prelude IX, BWV 854 • Prelude X, BWV 855 • Prelude XI, BWV 856 • Prelude XII, BWV 857 • Prelude XIII, BWV 858 • Prelude XIV, BWV 859 • Prelude XV, BWV 860 • Prelude XVI, BWV 861 • Prelude XVII, BWV 862 • Prelude XVIII, BWV 863 • Prelude XIX, BWV 864 • Prelude XX, BWV 865 • Prelude XXIII, BWV 868 • Prelude XXIV, BWV 869 Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II • Prelude I, BWV 870 • Prelude II, BWV 871 • Prelude III, BWV 872 • Prelude VI, BWV 875 • Prelude VII, BWV 876 • Prelude VIII, BWV 877 • Prelude X, BWV 879 • Prelude XIII, BWV 882 • Prelude XIV, BWV 883 • Prelude XVII, BWV 886 • Prelude XVIII, BWV 887 • Prelude XIX, BWV 888 • Prelude XX, BWV 889 • Prelude XXI, BWV 890 • Prelude XXIII, BWV 892 • Prelude XXIV, BWV 893