Explore Bach's violin music!
Explore Bach's
violin music!
The Colorful BACH scores show the internal structure of J.S. Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin (BWV 1001-1006). Thanks to the groundbreaking method of Hungarian violinist and Bach researcher Márta Ábrahám, you can now learn these masterpieces more easily, quickly, and effectively than ever before!
The Colorful BACH scores show the internal structure of J.S. Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for solo violin (BWV 1001-1006). Thanks to the groundbreaking method of Hungarian violinist and Bach researcher Márta Ábrahám, you can now learn these masterpieces more easily, quickly, and effectively than ever before!
ABOUT US
Dr. Márta Ábrahám
László Lajtha Prize-winning violinist
Professor at the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music, Budapest
Bach researcher
Since 2017, Márta Ábrahám’s name has become inseparably linked with Bach’s Chaconne and solo violin fugues. Together with her co-author, Barnabás Dukay, she has spent years uncovering the hidden structures and symbolic meanings within these masterpieces. Their groundbreaking research has opened up new dimensions in the analysis and interpretation of Bach’s Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin.
Dr. Ábrahám, an internationally acclaimed violinist and music educator, developed the Colorful BACH method specifically for the younger generation of musicians. She has published numerous analytical studies, handbooks, and edited scores of Bach’s violin works, in both Hungarian and English, offering fresh perspectives for performers, teachers and students alike. She regularly performs worldwide, gives masterclasses and lectures that inspire future generations to engage deeply with Bach’s music. Today, Colorful BACH has become an international brand recognized and used in 35 countries.
The Unknown Bach –
Unlocking Secret Messages
The Unknown Bach – Unlocking Secret Messages
Did you know that one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire, the Chaconne, was composed in response to the sudden death of Bach's first wife? Hidden within the structure of this monumental piece lies a calendar code-a musical tribute that reflects the tragic events of 1720 and reveals a deeply personal message from the composer.
And did you know that the three violin fugues are thematically interconnected, reflecting key episodes from the life of Jesus? Together, they form a powerful spiritual and musical unity. With the help of the Colorful BACH scores, you don't just play the music - you read the meaning behind every note.
Dive into the deepest secrets of Bach’s music and experience his compositions like never before!
Did you know that one of the most iconic works in the violin repertoire, the Chaconne, was composed in response to the sudden death of Bach's first wife? Hidden within the structure of this monumental piece lies a calendar code-a musical tribute that reflects the tragic events of 1720 and reveals a deeply personal message from the composer.
And did you know that the three violin fugues are thematically interconnected, reflecting key episodes from the life of Jesus? Together, they form a powerful spiritual and musical unity. With the help of the Colorful BACH scores, you don't just play the music - you read the meaning behind every note.
Dive into the deepest secrets of Bach’s music and experience his compositions like never before!
About our publications
Visual Polyphony –
See Clearly, Hear Deeply!
Visual Polyphony – See Clearly, Hear Deeply!
All performers of Bach's solo string works - violinist, violist, cellists, guitarist, and more - know the challenge - in traditional black-and-white scores, independent voices are often difficult to follow, and poliphonic relationships remain hidden. Although Bach's original manuscript is artistically beautiful and historically inspiring, it offers little guidance for understanding the internal structure of the Chaconne and the fugues.
No more getting lost in the 'Bach Labyrinth'!
The Colorful BACH scores offer a practical an elegant solution. Through the -color coded- notation, they highlight independent voices, and make complex counterpoint visually transparent.
All performers of Bach's solo string works - violinist, violist, cellists, guitarist, and more - know the challenge - in traditional black-and-white scores, independent voices are often difficult to follow, and poliphonic relationships remain hidden. Although Bach's original manuscript is artistically beautiful and historically inspiring, it offers little guidance for understanding the internal structure of the Chaconne and the fugues.
No more getting lost in the 'Bach Labyrinth'!
The Colorful BACH scores offer a practical an elegant solution. Through the -color coded- notation, they highlight independent voices, and make complex counterpoint visually transparent.
Discover the "Smart" Scores!
- Analysis: Gain insights with detailed formal, structural, and motivic analysis.
- Unlock Bach’s Genius: Explore Bach’s compositional techniques and the masterful concepts behind the notes.
- Experience the Beauty: Learn about the unparalleled richness of Bach’s musical language.
Boost Your Learning!
- See every detail: Navigate the Chaconne and the fugues through a transparent visual roadmap.
- Key Highlights: Themes, countersubjects, strettos, inversions are highlighted for easy understanding.
- Master Voice Leading: Guidance for perfect voice leading.
Accelerate Your Progress!
- Simplify Memorization: Colorful BACH scores offer a clear and organized framework to help you memorize the Chaconne and fugues effectively.
- Improve your interpretation: Gain detailed guidance on performance challenges to develop a confident and authentik musical expression.
- Build technical skills: Strengthen your intonation, tone quality, and phrasing with targeted support.