Description
This chorale setting from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach is based on a hymn about faith and inner peace. Set in the warm key of F major, its simple part-writing conveys a sense of calm, reflecting the intimate character of Bach's domestic keyboard music. Short in length and beginner-friendly, it offers a good introduction to phrasing a chorale melody.
Chorale settings by Bach, weaving intricate counterpoint around hymn melodies into solemn, prayerful music.
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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