close

Bach, Johann Sebastian : Invention Nr.3 D-Dur BWV 774

Work Overview

Music ID : 22486
Instrumentation:Piano Solo 
Genre:pieces
Total Playing Time:1 min 00 sec
Copyright:Public Domain

Commentary (3)

Author : Takamatsu, Yusuke

Last Updated: September 18, 2020
[Open]
Note: This article is automatically translated from the original Japanese text. The author of the original work did not supervise this translation.

D major, 3/8 time.

The theme is presented in the opening 12 measures, and its final cadence (measures 11-12) determines the overall structure of the piece. The middle section consists of two parts, each delimited by a cadence in B minor (measures 23-24) and a cadence in A major (measures 37-38), respectively. From measure 43, the opening theme returns, forming the final thematic presentation section. However, at the end of the piece, two cadences are placed: a deceptive cadence (measures 53-54) and a perfect authentic cadence (measures 58-59). The repetition of the coda is unusual in the Inventions. This structure, where the musical character changes with the cadence, is reminiscent of the ritornello form, a principle of the Baroque concerto.

Author : Hayashikawa, Takashi

Last Updated: March 15, 2018
[Open]
Translation in Progress

Author : Ooi, Kazurou

Last Updated: March 12, 2018
[Open]
Translation in Progress
Writer: Ooi, Kazurou

Sheet MusicView More

Scores List (35)