By: Shauna Joyner

He was born on March 21, 1685. He lived in Germany. He died on July 28, 1750 at the age of 65.

Bach lived in the Baroque Period, which was classified by how elaborate and intricate the art and music of that time was.

Bach played several instruments including the:◦ Organ◦ Harpsichord ◦ Viola◦ Violin◦ Cello

He was best known for his organ playing.

He wrote music And also did vocal and choral works.

Bach was taught to play many instruments from his father and his uncles.

When his parents died, his brother also taught him, in addition to exposing him to Italian and French music.

Because he was a religious man, Bach wrote many songs for Lutheran churches.

Some of Bach’s most famous works include the following:◦ Air on a G String◦ Double Violin Concerto◦ Brandenburg Concerto No. 3◦ B Minor Mass◦ The Unaccompanied Cello Suites

Bach was later admired by other famous composers such as Mozart, Beethoven, and Chopin.