By: Shauna Joyner

 He was born on March 21,  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.