One thing leads to another. A smoldering spark leads to a raging fire. An argument among civilized men leads to brutal war. Even a single musical note played in C-minor can lead to the greatest symphony the world has ever known.

The study of these events that lead from one to another is called history. Everything in the world has a history. Whether it be the history of Medieval warfare or of English foods, all things can be traced back to a common ancestry. The same rule applies to music. Think about it: where would Christina Augilera be with Britney Spears? Would O-Town still be around if the Backstreet Boys never were? But let's go back further... back to around 200 years ago... a time when songs were called masterpieces; when making music was more than just strumming tunes on a banjo; when the sound not only permeated the ear, but entrenched the mind.

This is a time when a little small German boy was being born and raised. His name is Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian was born to Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabeth on March 21, 1685. He was raised in Eisenach, Germany. Even from a very early age, his musical talents were remarkable. By 7 years of age, he had already be

Johann Sebastian Bach has extended the boundaries of format, musical quality, and technical demands of his time. The amount of works he created alone are staggering: 200 sacred cantatas, 200 chorale settings, 100 sacred songs, 250 preludes, fugues, toccatas, and fantasias. Sound like a lot? Well there's more: Six Brandenburg Concertos, four suites for orchestra, two violin concertos, and 14 harpsichord concertos. Oh yeah, I'm not done yet. His list of chamber music includes: the solo sonatas and partitas for violin, six sonatas for violin and continuo, six solo suites for cello, and four sonatas for flute and harpsichord.

gun playing both the organ and the violin fluently. This came as no surprise as his whole family tree had been accomplished players of violin, harpsichord, clavichord, and organ. However, Johann's greatest skill was his ability to sing wonderfully. This was the career he wanted to persue most at that age.

Bach's first career position occurred in 1708, when the Duke of Wilhelm Ernest of Weimar offered Bach the position of court organist at his palace. Without much thought, he accepted the offer. This was a great decision, as it advanced his social and economic standing. While serving at the court, Bach was payed very handsomely and so had a lot of free time. Bach often taught younger musicians and helped them find jobs where they could play their instrument. A pupil of Bach's found employment with a rich count that had insomnia. The student's job was to play the harpsichord until the patient fell sleep, but the student could not seem to find the "right" music, often playing hours before the count slept. His hands aching, the young musician begged Bach to compose a soothing sleep-inducing arrangemen

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