Beauty in Simplicity - Inside the Mind of Bach

The video explores Bach's chorale harmonizations, focusing on 'O Sacred Head, Sore Wounded'. It analyzes key changes, modulation, harmonic structures, suspensions, cadences, and pivot chords, providing insights into Bach's style and techniques for writing four-part harmony.

Explain the concept of suspension as used in Bach's chorale harmonizations.

What is the function of the 7B chord in the context of B minor?

How does Bach handle dissonance in his chorale settings?

What unusual harmonic choices does Bach make in the final cadence of the chorale?