They define the rules of "Common Practice" harmony.
Part I of the chorales showcases Bach's role as a "Musical Preacher." BACH'S CHORALS PART I - Bach Chorales
Music that physically rises on words like "heaven" or sinks on "death." They define the rules of "Common Practice" harmony
Bach didn’t write these melodies; he "clothed" them. By taking simple congregational tunes, he applied a level of contrapuntal genius that remains unsurpassed. BACH'S CHORALS PART I - Bach Chorales