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Two- and Three-part Inventions
Bach's two-part inventions (BWV 772-786) constituted one set of several that J. S. Bach composed for his gifted son Wilhelm Friedemann Bach (1710-1784). The term invention is traced to the solo violin pieces Op. 10 (1713) by Francesco Antonio Bonporti (1672-1749), a Trentine composer. Bach uses the Latin title Inventio, reminding us of his command of the language, which he taught in at least one of his posts in addition to teaching music.
| Work No. | Catalogue No. | Genre / Instrument | Key | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | BWV 772 | Invention / harpsichord | C Major | Example |
| No. 1a | BWV 772a | Invention / harpsichord | C Major | Example |
| No. 2 | BWV 773 | Invention / harpsichord | C Minor | Example |
| No. 3 | BWV 774 | Invention / harpsichord | D Major | Example |
| No. 4 | BWV 775 | Invention / harpsichord | D Minor | Example |
| No. 5 | BWV 776 | Invention / harpsichord | E♭ Major | Example |
| No. 6 | BWV 777 | Invention / harpsichord | E Major | Example |
| No. 7 | BWV 778 | Invention / harpsichord | E Minor | Example |
| No. 8 | BWV 779 | Invention / harpsichord | F Major | Example |
| No. 9 | BWV 780 | Invention / harpsichord | F Minor | Example |
| No. 10 | BWV 781 | Invention / harpsichord | G Major | Example |
| No. 11 | BWV 782 | Invention / harpsichord | G Minor | Example |
| No. 12 | BWV 783 | Invention / harpsichord | A Major | Example |
| No. 13 | BWV 784 | Invention / harpsichord | A Minor | Example |
| No. 14 | BWV 785 | Invention / harpsichord | Bb Major | Example |
| No. 15 | BWV 786 | Invention / harpsichord | B Minor | Example |