Crafting your student tone quality: articulation, voicing and listening considerations in the Prelude and Fugue BWV 875 by Johann Sebastian Bach

Abstract

Facing a new musical work demands a deep reflection about technique, ear training, and musical style. Also, as music teachers, it is important to have the tools to explain the concept of tone quality to our students. This paper proposes a case study of articulation, voicing, and listening considerations in the Prelude and Fugue BWV 875 by Johann Sebastian Bach. A literature review, as well as actual playing, was conducted, and documented to establish practical guidelines. Also, some practice tools are suggested. This work can be used by both teachers and students as an illustration of how
a musical work can be explored.