Invention 4, BWV 775

Invention 4, BWV 775 is an intermediate piece (Octotune grade 5 of 8), about 52 seconds long, with 1 flat (B♭) in the key signature, in 3/8 time, for both hands.

Play it in Octotune

The opening, as the app engraves it: D4, E4, F4, G4, A4, B♭4

At a glance

ComposerJohann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
DifficultyIntermediate: grade 5 of 8
KeyKey signature: 1 flat (B♭)
Time3/8
Tempo90 quarter-note beats a minute, as the app starts it (it can go slower)
Length52 bars, about 52 seconds
Handsboth hands
Right handC4 to B♭5
Left handC2 to F4

It reaches past the staff: see ledger lines explained.

Levels in the app

VersionGradeLevels
Invention 4, BWV 7755 of 8Melody, Melody and bass, Full

Practice notes

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