This chorale prelude, BWV 687, offers a more intimate and lyrical treatment of the "Aus tiefer Not" chorale, showcasing Bach's exquisite melodic writing. Its beauty lies in its refined counterpoint and expressive melodic lines.
Focus on shaping the melodic lines and creating a warm, resonant sound.
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (BWV 687) is rated Henle level 5 of 9 — late intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 6–7.
You should be comfortable at Henle level 5 — meaning you can already play level 4–5 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.
Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir (BWV 687) is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.