Invention 8, BWV 779

Invention 8, BWV 779 is an intermediate piece (Octotune grade 5 of 8), about 1:06 long, with 1 flat (B♭) in the key signature, in 3/4 time, for both hands.

Play it in Octotune

The opening, as the app engraves it: F4, A4, F4, C5, F4

At a glance

ComposerJohann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750)
DifficultyIntermediate: grade 5 of 8
KeyKey signature: 1 flat (B♭)
Time3/4
Tempo90 quarter-note beats a minute, as the app starts it (it can go slower)
Length34 bars, about 1:06
Handsboth hands
Right handF3 to C6
Left handC2 to C5

It reaches past the staff: see ledger lines explained.

Levels in the app

VersionGradeLevels
Invention 8, BWV 7795 of 8Melody, Melody and bass, Full

Practice notes

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