Description
A brief aria recorded in the notebook compiled for Bach's wife, Anna Magdalena. Lasting only about thirty seconds, its simple melody carries a gentle sense of phrasing that reflects the value Bach placed on music-making at home. With few notes, it is accessible to beginners and best played in a singing, unadorned style.
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Sheet Music
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About the Composer
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Johann Sebastian Bach was the towering figure of German Baroque music, serving for decades as Cantor of St. Thomas Church in Leipzig. Renowned for his mastery of counterpoint, he laid the foundations of keyboard music with works such as The Well-Tempered Clavier and the Inventions. This site includes 229 of his pieces, including numerous chorale settings and arias.
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