Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring – Chord Melody – Guitar Tab

The fingerstyle guitar tab (solo guitar) for Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring is available for download as a PDF.

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring originated in 1723 as part of his cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben (BWV 147). Its melody traces back to a 1661 hymn by Johann Schop, with devotional text by Martin Janus.

Heard in Movements 6 and 10 of Cantata No. 147, the piece became widely known through arrangements by musicians such as Dame Myra Hess. Its transparent texture and steady pulse have also made it a favorite for transcription, including refined adaptations for classical guitar.

Video

In the video below, I perform the piece as transcribed.

Fingerstyle Guitar Tab

The guitar tablature below is a fingerstyle solo arrangement of the piece.

Jesu, Joy Man's Desiring Tab

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