ADAPTIVE ANALYSIS OF J. S. BACH’S GOLDBERG VARIATIONS TO CHORD PROGRESSİON AND FIGURED BASS

Abstract

This study aimed to adapt J. S. Bach Goldberg Variations theme to chord progression and figured
bass as well as to examine the harmonic and form analyses. The data of the study, which adopted a
qualitative research model, were collected from J. S. Bach's Goldberg Variations’ transcription
documents. In the study, the necessary documents were examined, the harmonic and form analysis
were made, and at the same time, it was adapted to the chord progression and figured bass. As a
result of the findings obtained in the study, various implications for performers, researchers, and
educators were presented.