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Analyzing Bach’s Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1

Published 04/20/24

Suite No. 1 is well-grounded in the key of G major, starting with an open tonic chord of G, the D a fifth above and… Continue reading Analyzing Bach’s Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1

Bach: The Energy Between the Voices

Published 04/06/21

What is so special about J.S. Bach’s music? For us keyboardists it’s the contrapuntal texture which can be maddeningly difficult yet exhilaratingly uplifting. The synthesis… Continue reading Bach: The Energy Between the Voices

Bach Toccata Exercise

Published 03/10/20

A piano warmup/workout for the 1st and 5th fingers excerpted from Toccata BWV 914 I was playing through Bach’s keyboard Toccata BWV 914 in E… Continue reading Bach Toccata Exercise

Using the Pedal For Bach?

Published 04/04/19

Should we ever use the damper pedal in Bach? We all know that using the damper pedal in original Baroque keyboard works is discouraged. The… Continue reading Using the Pedal For Bach?