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Bach. By: Preston Wooten. Bach's Childhood. Johann S ebastian Bach was born in Eisensach, Germany on march, 21 1685 He was the youngest son of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabeth Lammerheit His father was the director of the town musicians . Bach’s early years.
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Bach By: Preston Wooten
Bach's Childhood • Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisensach, Germany on march, 21 1685 • He was the youngest son of Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabeth Lammerheit • His father was the director of the town musicians
Bach’s early years • during his early years Bach learned to play many instrument including harpsichord, viola, and violin. • Bach father taught him to play the viola and violin • But his greatest talent was on the organ • Bach was one of the greatest organists of his time
Bach's Years as a composer • As a composer Bach wrote many pieces • But some of his most famous pieces was the Brandenburg Concertos, cello suites, st Matthew passion • He is now considered one of the most famous and influential composers of the Baroque era • He also wrote the toccata and fugue in D minor. A toccata is a composition for a keyboard instrument in free style. A fugue however is a very structured work.
Resources • Wikipedia • Packet on Bach