Read about this form of counterpoint, which uses strict principles of imitation between voices.

Dissection of this strict form of counterpoint discusses its different incarnations, with illustrations from Bach's Goldberg Variations.

Read history and analysis of this famous piece written by Bach, hear musical samples, and discover what some of the musical phrases may mean.

See notation and analysis of these canons composed by Bach in his later years. Read about how the different voices relate to each other.

Find the definition of a canon and links to other readings about this musical form.

Find detailed analysis of Bach's "Die Kunst der Fuge," with the option to view complete scores.

Take a peek at the canons that Bach composed for friends and family. Included are animated analyses of the pieces' voices.