Bach inventions history

The Inventions and Sinfonias, BWV 772–801, also known as the Two- and Three-Part Inventions, are a collection of thirty short keyboard compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750): 15 inventions, which are two-part contrapuntal pieces, and 15 sinfonias, which are three-part contrapuntal pieces.

1. What were Bach's inventions?
2. How many inventions did Bach have?
3. What level are Bach inventions?
4. Why did Bach write two inventions?

What were Bach's inventions?

• The Well-Tempered Clavier I No. 13 in F-sharp major. harpsichord works, BWV 858.
• The Well-Tempered Clavier I No. 1 in C major. harpsichord works, BWV 846.
• Six little preludes. harpsichord works, BWV 933-938.

How many inventions did Bach have?

There are 15 inventions and 15 sinfonias, both arranged in ascending order of key, covering eight major and seven minor keys. These (not surprisingly) inventive pieces have set the standard of how a composer should create and develop themes.

What level are Bach inventions?

Easiest Bach: Inventions

Bach's inventions are solid early-advanced level pieces. They're written in two parts, which means each hand is playing a melody.

Why did Bach write two inventions?

Bach put these inventions together with a learning purpose, for “those desirous of learning” to see a “clear way … to learn to play cleanly in two parts … correctly and well. Above all, however, to achieve a cantabile style in playing and at the same time acquire a strong foretaste of composition.” (J. S.