The aim of this edition is to make Bachs landmark works for solo violin accessible to viola players by presenting a musical text that remains close to the original but also has a distinctly practical focus. Additionally, it provides interpretative guidance on Baroque performance practices and how they can be applied to the viola. In this transcription, all pieces have been transposed down by a fifth, but no further changes were made. CONTENTS Sonata 1 C minor BWV 1001 Partita 1 E minor BWV 1002 Sonata 2 D minor BWV 1003 Partita 2 G minor BWV 1004 Sonata 3 F major BWV 1005 Partita A major BWV 1006