Johann Sebastian Bach ： Prelude C-Dur BWV 924

This approachable prelude moves the music forward by building on a succession of short phrases. Changes in harmony and the passing of figural motion between the right and left hands shape its flow, while a concise structure still creates a sense of tension and release. A particular point of interest is the change in sonority at the ends of phrases, along with the clear sense of progression throughout. In performance, it is important to maintain an even, well-defined touch and keep the pulse moving. Listening closely to melodic and harmonic changes, and shaping clarity through fingering and articulation rather than relying too heavily on the pedal, brings out the piece’s poised character.