A Triple Time Rule Breaker - Inside the Mind of Bach

The video tutorial explores Bach's chorale, focusing on its unique triple time signature and rhythmic structure. It delves into Bach's rule-breaking techniques in harmony, such as crossing parts and doubling major thirds, and explains the reasoning behind these choices. The tutorial also covers key modulation, highlighting how Bach uses it to create a cohesive pair of phrases.

What is unusual about the time signature of the Bach chorale discussed?

• It is in triple time.

• It is in quadruple time.

• It changes time signature frequently.

• It has no time signature.

What rhythmic structure does Bach use in the first few bars of the chorale?

• 1/5 and 1/5

• 1/3 and 1/3

• 1/2 and 1/2

• 1/4 and 1/4

Why does Bach use a crossing of parts in the chorale?

• To make the melody more complex.

• To create a more mobile bass line.

• To simplify the harmony.

• To follow traditional harmony rules.

What is a common reason Bach breaks harmony rules?

• To confuse listeners.

• To avoid predictability.

• To make the music easier to play.

• To follow a new trend.

What is the potential issue with doubling the major third in a chord?

• It makes the chord too dissonant.

• It makes the chord too quiet.

• It is too difficult to play.

• It can dominate the chord.

What is the effect of starting the bass line on a high C?

• It follows traditional rules.

• It simplifies the melody.

• It adds intensity to the sound.

• It makes the bass line less mobile.

How does Bach create a mirror image in the second phrase of the chorale?

• By changing the key signature.

• By using the same notes in reverse order.

• By reversing the melody.

• By inverting the pattern of the bass line.

What key does the chorale modulate to after starting in C major?

• A minor

• D minor

• F major

• G major

What does Bach achieve by organizing the chorale in pairs of phrases?

• A more coherent structure.

• A simpler harmony.

• A faster tempo.

• A more complex melody.

What is the purpose of using a pivot chord in modulation?

• To change the melody.

• To maintain the same key.

• To smoothly transition between keys.

• To increase the tempo.