Born in Eisenach, Germany, on March 21,1685; he was the son of a masterful violinist. Throughout the history of music, many great composers, theorists, and instrumentalists have left indelible marks and influences that people today look back on to admire and aspire to. No exception to this idiom is Johann Sebastian Bach, whose impact on music was unforgettable to say the least. People today look back to his writings and works to both learn and admire. He truly can be considered a music history great.Bach began to play the organ, which is the instrument he would later on be noted for in history.He was instructed rather vigorously until his skills surpassed anyones expectations for someone of such a young age.After his parents died when he was 10 he moved to live with his brother. His brother introduced him to the harpsichord, which paid off for him at an early age. After several years of studying with his older brother, he received a scholarship to study in Lunenburg, Germany, which is located on the northern tip of the country. During his teenage years he traveled throughout Germany playing the organ in many churches. A master of several instruments while still in his teens, Bach first found employment at the age of 18 as a violinist in a court orchestra in Weimar. He didnt remain at this post too long but he was able to make good money playing for the king, he eventually moved to Arnstadt. The reason for his moving was that he was overlooked for the position of Kapellmeister. When he asked to leave the duke was so infuriated with him leaving that he incarcerated Bach. It was here inArnstadt that Bach would soon realize his high standards and regards that he had for music. He was notorious for getting into fights over the quality of music that was being produced. A perfect example of this can be seen in Arnstadt, he claimed that the voices could never make the music soar to the sky as is should. Another example is when a...
