Johann Sebastian Bach Music Quotations

I have always kept one end in view, namely ... to conduct a well-regulated church music to the honour of God.

The most stupendous miracle in all music.

Music is an agreeable harmony for the honor of God and the permissible delights of the soul.

It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will play itself.

The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul.

Like all music, the figured bass should have no other end and aim than the glory of God and the recreation of the soul; where this is not kept in mind there is no true music, but only an infernal clamour and ranting.