| Reviewed: |
Jan 27, 2004 by Music |
| Overview: |
This site provides a comprehensive online textbook and tutorial in the fugal and canonic writing of J.S. Bach. The site include links to other related sites. The main topics headings are: The Canons, The Fugues, Miscellaneous Bach Analyses, Bach's World, Essays, and Links to Bach Resources on the WWW. |
| Learning Goals: |
The major learning goal is to provide an understanding of the compositional process, techniques and structure in the fugal writing of J.S. Bach. |
| Target Student Population: |
This site is ideal for intermediate and advanced college, university and conservatory undergraduate students. Especially students focusing on compositon, history or analysis. |
| Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills: |
Basic computer and Internet skills are needed to access and use this site. Familiarity with college level music theory concepts (i.e., diatonic and chromatic harmony) are necessary for students to understand the compositional detail discussed. |
| Type of Material: |
This is an electronic textbook which includes music and graphic illustrations. Multimedia is available when combined with a compact disc of the musical examples. |
| Recommended Uses: |
The site should be used as classroom lesson material, assignments, self-study and reference materials in the study of composition, 18th century counterpoint, music history or analysis. |
| Technical Requirements: |
This site works well with any computer with an online connection and a current browser. The user will need to purchase the required compact disc and download software (CD Link) to use the multimedia. |
