Bach's C major prelude, deconstructed

Bach's prelude in C major from book one of 'The Well-Tempered Clavier' is one of the most recognisable pieces of piano music ever written. In this essay, I deconstruct the history, rhythm and harmony to try and work out why it has captivated musicians and listeners for centuries.

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FURTHER READING/RESEARCH
Klavierbüchlein für Wilhelm Friedemann Bach: http://tinyurl.com/154z8h8a
Bach's Well-Tempered Clavier: The 48 Preludes and Fugues: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bachs-Well-Tempered-Clavier-Preludes-Fugues/dp/0300178956/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bach%27s+well-tempered+clavier+ledbetter&qid=1612254538&sr=8-1

FURTHER WATCHING
That famous cello prelude, deconstructed [Vox]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UIge2mYdTtM&t=526s
András Schiff on the recording of Bach's „The Well-Tempered Clavier": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdzLWKuo0YA

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