Description
At just 69 seconds, this is one of the shorter Sinfonias, set in a lively F major. A bouncing, dance-like rhythm runs throughout, leaving a cheerful impression. Despite its brevity, it packs in 557 notes, demanding precise voicing at a brisk tempo.
A set of three-part counterpoint studies (BWV 787-801) that expand on the two-part Inventions, teaching more complex polyphony.
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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