FAQ About Johann Sebastian Bach
Why is The Well-Tempered Clavier significant?
The Well-Tempered Clavier by Johann Sebastian Bach is significant because it consists of two books of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys. This work not only demonstrates Bach's mastery of various musical styles and forms but also showcases the possibilities of playing in different keys, promoting the use of equal temperament tuning, which became a foundation for modern Western music.
