1. “Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life”
Bach’s Cantata
“Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life”

2. Four Voice Types Soprano – highest Alto – middle-high
Tenor – middle-low
Bass – lowest

3. Types of Movements in Cantatas
Opening Chorus – Whole choir sings in polyphonic texture
Recitative – Solo singer sings in speech-like style
Aria – Solo singer sings in melodic style
Chorale – Whole choir sings in homophonic texture

4. Outline of Cantata Chorus: “Heart and Mouth and Deed and Life”
Recitative: “Blessed Mouth”
Aria: “Do Not be Ashamed, O Soul”
Recitative: “Astonishment Might Dazzle the Mighty”
Aria: “Prepare, Jesus, the Path for Thyself
Chorale: “Happy, I, Who Has Jesus”
Aria: “Help, Jesus, That I May Acknowledge You”
Recitative: “ The Wondrous Hand of the Almighty”
Aria: “I Will Sing of Jesus’ Wonders”
Chorale: “Jesus, Joy of My Desiring”

5. Song Analysis (copy this chart)
Movement
Solo Voice or Instrument
Chorus
Recitative
Aria
Chorale