Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude
Johann Sebastian Bach
Level: Intermediate
"Jesus bleibet meine Freude" (often known in English as "Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring") is a famous choral work by Johann Sebastian Bach, taken from his cantata BWV 147, entitled "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben." The cantata was composed in 1723 for the feast of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary.
Tips for Playing
✔ Practice step by step: Repeat the Slow section as many times as needed until you feel comfortable, then move on to the next chapter.
✔ Hands separately first: Start by practicing the right hand (melody), then the left hand, and finally both together.
✔ Play with a partner: One person can play the melody while the other plays the accompaniment—great for learning together!
✔ Practice daily: Even just 15 minutes a day will help you improve steadily.
✔ Take your time: enjoy the process, and have fun playing!
This track includes elements from Jesus bleibet meine Freude – Johann Sebastian Bach, used under the Attribution 4.0 International license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/, with modifications.
Source: https://musescore.com/user/37249300/scores/7585244
