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March in E-flat major, BWV Anh.127

Johann Sebastian Bach (1725)

DifficultyAdvanced
Duration1:53
Notes782
OpusBWV 127

Description

This E-flat major march carries the Anh. designation, marking it among works of debated authorship in Bach's catalog. Even so, its dotted rhythms and clear, march-like melody give it real character. At under two minutes with 782 notes, its relatively dense texture calls for rhythmic precision and clean articulation from advanced players.

Marches defined by their strong, steady rhythm, spanning from Bach's keyboard works to Sousa's popular American marches.

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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