Bach wrote the Well-Tempered Clavichord (in German,
Das Wohltempierte Klavier) to show the world his well temperament method of tuning. Rumors have persisted over time that he was a proponent of equal temperament (what we use today); however, it is called the Well-Tempered Clavichord, not the Equal-Tempered Clavichord.
Bach wrote in each of the 24 keys as a guide for composing in the various keys in well temperament. His genius allowed the pieces in this set to each sound wonderful, even though they were all written in different keys and subject to the irregularities of well temperament.
The prelude in c major is the first piece in the Well-tempered Clavier by Johann Sebastian Bach. The "Ave Maria" melody, plus one additional bar in the prelude, were superimposed by Charles Gounod c. 150 years later.
the Well-Tempered Clavier
Opera.
He composed music.
Every key. C-sharp Major!
The prelude in c major is the first piece in the Well-tempered Clavier by Johann Sebastian Bach. The "Ave Maria" melody, plus one additional bar in the prelude, were superimposed by Charles Gounod c. 150 years later.
You can find the sheet music for Bach's "Well-Tempered Clavier" in music stores, online sheet music websites, or at libraries that have a music section.
The well tempered Clavier (Das Wohltemperierte Clavier),BWV 846-893.
the Well-Tempered Clavier
Opera.
organs.
He composed music.
About 17.
not telling
Baroque period
Every key. C-sharp Major!
Every key. C-sharp Major!