The Two-Part Invention No. 3 in D Major, BWV 774, is part of J.S. Bach's fifteen two-part inventions, composed around 1720. This bright and energetic piece is one of the most popular inventions, featuring a lively subject built on running sixteenth notes that creates a sense of joyful momentum.
The two voices engage in spirited dialogue, with the subject tossed between hands in brilliant imitative counterpoint. The sunny key of D major gives the piece a radiant, optimistic character. Its technical demands include fluent scale passages, precise articulation, and seamless voice independence, making it an essential study piece for developing keyboard technique while also standing as a delightful concert miniature.
Composed in
1720
Catalog
BWV 774
Source
Public Domain
