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Born 1685 Died 1750 Was a German composer, organist, harpsichordist and Violinist When he died he was mourned as an organ and keyboard player, rather than a composer He was the youngest of eight children Born in Eisenach, central Germany His father was both trumpeter and violinist Changed the way keyboard plays play. Play faster than others on the organ. Got his first job at a church after leaving school. This became a problem because the church master wanted to keep it simple but Bach had other ideas in mind. Vivaldi had a dramatically effect on Bach. He showed Bach how to add characteristic theme to his pieces.

J.s Bach was born in 1685 in Germany. His father was a violinist and a trumpet player this rubbed off on to Bach at a young age. He started to play the organ, harpsichord and the violin. He then went on to composing. He got his first job working at a church playing hymns on the organ. He got married to his cousin and had two children.

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