Other Bach fingerprints
Each of the pages listed below gives examples of other characteristic harmonic and voice-leading patterns that appear in Bach's chorales. You should spend some time analyzing the examples before completing the associated worksheets.
| Resource |
Description |
| Mid-phrase fingerprint |
Examples of a harmonic progression that Bach often uses in the middle of phrases. |
| Chromatic chords |
Some examples of chromatic chords at cadences. |
| Passing notes |
Examples of passing notes that are particularly typical in the inner parts of Bach's chorales. |
| Suspension examples |
Some examples of extra suspensions that are typical of Bach's chorale writing at cadences and elsewhere. |
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