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CONTENT:
Bach Digital contains a collection of Bach autographs (handwritten compositions), background information, and sound samples from a variety of institutions.
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AESTHETICS:
The site is well designed, user friendly, and available in both German and English. The high-resolution digital copies of the compositions are also made available in a lower resolution for those with slower connections. Flash Player is required.
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ORGANIZATION:
There are both upper and lower navigation bars that make access to the various areas of the site simple. Visitors choose their language from the main page to enter the site. A site map is also available.
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REVIEW:
This is a site that teachers, students, and music enthusiasts in general will find interesting and entertaining. First time visitors may want to take the Guided Tour to become acquainted with the wide variety of materials offered. The focus of the site is the collection of Bach autographs. These are the handwritten compositions that have been digitized for viewing on the Web. Offered in a high-resolution format for researchers, a handful of the musical manuscripts are provided in a lower resolution for those with lower bandwidth. Visitors to the site can also see, hear, and learn about the musical instruments of Bach's time, including the lute, echo flute, and organ. The Digital Library contains a variety of formats including pictures, texts, sound files, and video. Included are links to related materials and Web sites.
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03/13/2003
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