Arts & Culture
The Technique of Counterpoint in Bach's Fugues
Quick fact
Bach's 'Art of Fugue' was left unfinished, but his final fugue contains a musical cipher of his name (B-A-C-H) woven into the counterpoint.
Why this is interesting
You've probably heard Bach's music and felt its intricate beauty, but have you ever wondered how he can combine four different melodies that somehow fit together perfectly? The answer lies in a technique called counterpoint, which he perfected in his fugues.