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Preludes

Praeludium 2

Johann Sebastian Bach

DifficultyIntermediate
Duration1:01
Notes414
OpusBWV 926

Description

This prelude in D minor is found in the notebook for Wilhelm Friedemann Bach. It carries the dramatic character typical of the minor key within a compact duration of about a minute. Written in a style well suited to learning the basics of counterpoint, it helps intermediate players develop a sense of balance between voices.

A collection of preludes not tied to a specific set, featuring short, evocative works by composers from Bach to more modern voices.

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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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