... which suggested that they could even be programme music. In J.S Bach's Preludes each prelude represents a distinct type of figuration, texture, form or technical problem. As was the case with Debussy where he established a unique identity at the start through melody (La Fille aux Cheveux de Lin), texture, harmonics (Voiles), ornaments (minstrels) or rhythm. Bach was writing during the Baroque period where he was a practical musician where he composed and performed. During the composing of the Well Tempered Clavier Bach lived in Cothen in 1717 where he worked as a chapel master and director of chamber music. He occupied himself with orchestral and smaller ensemble compositions, but also composed a number of keyboard works that served instructional purposes. When composing these pieces Bach kept in mind the needs and variety of abilities his pupils. Thus, the musical note book 'Klavien Buchen' which he composed for his son Williem ...

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