


Then the part of the first violins is transposed further down an octave and given to a solo violin that can play the entire melody on its lowest string, the G string. In Wilhelmj's version the piece is transposed down from its original key (D major) to C major. On the score he wrote auf der G-Saite (on the G string) above the staff for the solo violin, which gave the arrangement its nickname. In 1871, violinist August Wilhelmj arranged the second movement of Bach's third Orchestral Suite for violin and an accompaniment of strings, piano or organ (harmonium). Problems playing these files? See media help. Performed by David Hernando Vitores (alto saxophone) – "on the G String"-like arrangement for a solo instrument without strings
