The German organist and composer Samuel Scheidt was born in Halle in 1587 and represents the first generation of German composers in the Baroque period.

Scheidt wrote a large quantity of church music for the German Protestant liturgy; Latin compositions included settings of the Magnificat.

His compositions for the organ include a number of pieces based on chorales; he also wrote fantasias, toccatas and dance movements for the instrument.

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Scheidt also wrote a number of works for instrumental ensemble in various dance forms and published a volume of so-called Canons, suitable for a small group of instruments, demonstrating his skill in this aspect of the art of composition.