Melodic Index To The Works Of Johann Sebastian Bach is a comprehensive guide to the works of the renowned German composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Authored by May De Forest Payne, this book provides a detailed index of the melodies contained in Bach's works, including his cantatas, chorales, and instrumental music. The book is organized by musical genre and includes an introduction that provides context for Bach's life and work. Each entry in the index includes the title of the work, the BWV (Bach-Werke-Verzeichnis) number, and the melody or theme of the piece. This book is an essential reference for anyone studying or performing Bach's music and provides a valuable resource for understanding the melodic structures of his compositions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.