“Toccata and Fugue”

in D minor, by J.S. Bach

Directions:

Use the links below to read about J.S. Bach, and his composition “Toccata and Fugue in D minor”

Listen to part of 2 different versions of the song, and answer the questions on the worksheet provided.
You MAY work independently or with a partner.

J.S. Bach biography (read this -but DON’T use these videos for listening)
http://kidsmusiccorner.co.uk/composers/classical/bach/

Toccata and Fugue facts (check out some info. about the song)
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=18249

“Toccata and Fugue” for organ (listen to version #1 while you fill out the Venn diagram)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FXoyr_FyFw

“Toccata and Fugue” for electric guitar (listen to version #2 as you complete the Venn diagram)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itb7xpd8epA&feature=related
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1. After listening to the examples, complete a Venn diagram that describes the similarities and
differences of the 2 versions. You may use a music listening guide for help. You can work with a
partner.

- It's more paused than the

electric guitar version They sound - It's faster than the organ
- It's more melodic than the similar as version.
electric guitar version. the second - It is a rock version.
- It's classic music. version is - Different base than the
- Different base than the inspired in organ version
elctric guitar version the first one

version #1(organ) version #2(guitar)

2.. Which version did you like best? EXPLAIN why.

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I liked best the second version (the guitar version) as it is more new and has more rhythm,
also is more modern than the other one. Finally it's different, I mean I've heard the original
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version lots of times but the new one no.
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3. What do you think Bach would say if he heard the electric guitar version?

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I think Bach would like the electric guitar version as I think every composer would like that a
lot of years after he composes a song people still listens to it and they do versions with other
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instruments. He would feel influent and it would be a real pleasure.
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