"From a little spark may burst a flame."
             One thing leads to another. A smoldering spark leads to a raging fire. An argument among civilized men leads to brutal war. Even a single musical note played in C-minor can lead to the greatest symphony the world has ever known.
             The study of these events that lead from one to another is called history. Everything in the world has a history. Whether it be the history of Medieval warfare or of English foods, all things can be traced back to a common ancestry. The same rule applies to music. Think about it: where would Christina Augilera be with Britney Spears? Would O-Town still be around if the Backstreet Boys never were? But let's go back further... back to around 200 years ago... a time when songs were called masterpieces; when making music was more than just strumming tunes on a banjo; when the sound not only permeated the ear, but entrenched the mind.
             This is a time when a little small German boy was being born and raised. His name is Johann Sebastian Bach. Johann Sebastian was born to Johann Ambrosius Bach and Maria Elisabeth on March 21, 1685. He was raised in Eisenach, Germany. Even from a very early age, his musical talents were remarkable. By 7 years of age, he had already begun playing both the organ and the violin fluently. This came as no surprise as his whole family tree had been accomplished players of violin, harpsichord, clavichord, and organ. However, Johann's greatest skill was his ability to sing wonderfully. This was the career he wanted to persue most at that age.
             One of Johann's favorite occupations as a young boy was to copy music. Not only was it good training, it was also a necessity, as there was very little printed music in the 1700's. Most music was copied by hand. One day the young Bach was peering through sheet music that belonged to his brother. He was intrigued by some piano music he found and begged to be allowed to study it. But mu...