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Long esteemed as counterpoint's greatest master, J. S. Bach created harmonizations of chorales that have served as voice-leading models for generations. This affordable volume--the least expensive edition available--features 371 of his harmonized chorales in closed scores. A staple of every music program, Bach's chorales spell out the rules of music theory that remain the cornerstones of modern composition. Students of counterpoint and harmony will find this collection of enormous theoretical importance, keyboardists will appreciate the opportunity to practice their sight-reading skills, and all will recognize the practicality of its modest price. Unabridged republication of a Breitkopf-Hartel edition.Bach, Johann Sebastian is the author of 'Harmonized Chorales for Keyboard ', published 2005 under ISBN 9780486445496 and ISBN 0486445496.
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