This book is a comprehensive study of Bach's monumental work, The Well-Tempered Clavier. Through analysis of each of the forty-eight preludes and fugues, Gray provides insight into Bach's compositional techniques and the historical context in which the work was created. Musicians of all levels will gain a deeper appreciation for this masterpiece.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.