Group-journey threw J.S. Bach - Two and three part inventions!

This thread is a group-thread dedicated to J.S. Bach Two part inventions. The point is that we can discover them and go deeper into them together, and motivate each other in the prosess of learning and practicing them. 

Who is this for? This is for everyone who wants to join! 
What's the goal? You define your own goal, with how much you want to learn. But try to commit to learn 1, 2, 3, or how many you like. Share your goal with the rest of us! 

Why learn two and three part inventions? In Bach's own words (of course translated to english) "Honest method, by which the amateurs of the keyboard – especially, however, those desirous of learning – are shown a clear way not only (1) to learn to play cleanly in two parts, but also, after further progress, (2) to handle three obligate parts correctly and well; and along with this not only to obtain good inventions (ideas) but to develop the same well; above all, however, to achieve a cantabile style in playing and at the same time acquire a strong foretaste of composition."

Some recording links on Spotify: 

Glenn Gould 

https://open.spotify.com/album/42SxOjm6223yaSs0vH9Um6?si=z91-IcooSq6o3vQ4ny5zyg

Jansen/Rysanov/Théeden https://open.spotify.com/album/2607OCLeDNFKNOO01OVd9P?si=uxSNmxM2Rle_SKYUpLLGyQ

András Schiff 

https://open.spotify.com/album/7B6F306xdRIC0A1Rka5cbg?si=J6mliKjDTk2h2gw9p91Rog

 

Resources on Tonebase: Magdalena Stern-Baczewska Course: Intro to J. S. Bach’s Keyboard Music

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/home?tbModal=courseModal&tbModalSlug=magdalena-stern-baczewska-intro-to-bachs-keyboard-music-pt&currentSearchModalTab=all

 

Ben Laude Live session: Bach Invention No. 1: Analysis for Performers

https://app.tonebase.co/piano/live/player/bach-invention-1-ben-laude

 

For everyone joining: Please make a post of your personal goals threw this journey. Remember every goal is fine! I hope participants will share video-updates regularly, so we can follow each others progress! 

493 replies

null
    • Andrea_Buckland
    • 2 yrs ago
    • Reported - view

    And here is the E-minor Invention.

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Sindre Skarelven Thanks, Sindre! They are all jewels I think! Each of them has its own beauty and message. 

      • Pianist, composer and piano teacher
      • Sindre_Skarelven
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland Yes, absolutely agree!

      • Lifelong Music Enthusiast
      • melaniesinn
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland I have never heard this invention in its entirety and I really love the pictures you have painted in this invention.

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Melanie Sinn many thanks, dear Melanie!

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland sounds great, really nice tempo and mood for this one! 

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville thanks,Derek!

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland It's worth it to take time to learn both, of course. It is very curious, but I have noticed that the F-Major is excellent to warm up at the beginning of the piano practice, first very slow and then fast. 

      • Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
      • Gail_Starr
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland Lovely, singing lines and gorgeous phrasing, dear Andrea.  I wish I had time to learn this one.

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Gail Starr many thanks, dear Gail!

    • Derek_McConville
    • 2 yrs ago
    • Reported - view

    Hi everyone,

    Joining this challenge late after a few weeks off and thanks to Sindre for suggesting!

    Here is Invention No.9 in F minor, and I hope to get to at least one more before the end of the challenge!

    Derek

      • Andrea_Buckland
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville well done, Derek! Glad you’re joining the Bach club!

      • Natalie_Peh
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville nicely played, the melody sings clear! 

      • vbashyam
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville Very nice playing!

      • Pianist, composer and piano teacher
      • Sindre_Skarelven
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville Sounds great, Derek! Love hearing this F-minor invention. Glad to have you as part of the Bach team! :D 

      • Philosophy teacher and piano lover
      • Juan_Carlos
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville Fine playing, Derek! The Bach Club gets bigger every day!

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Andrea Buckland thank you! 

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Natalie Peh thank you! 

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Sindre Skarelven thank you, hopefully one more soon ready 🙂

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Juan Carlos Olite thank you! 

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Vidhya Bashyam thank you! 

      • Have a growth mindset, no matter what!
      • Gail_Starr
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Derek McConville Great job,especially with the tricky contrary motion,  Bach teammate! So glad you've introduced me to this one.

      • Derek_McConville
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Gail Starr thank you so much! 

    • Natalie_Peh
    • 2 yrs ago
    • Reported - view

    Hi everyone, hi my wonderful Bach team mates! 

    I'm sharing Invention No. 7 in E minor.

      • vbashyam
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Natalie Peh Beautifully played! Love these minor inventions. 

      • Pianist, composer and piano teacher
      • Sindre_Skarelven
      • 2 yrs ago
      • Reported - view

      Natalie Peh So beautifully played! You bring out the melody in a very nice and fitting matter. 

Content aside

  • 8 Likes
  • 2 yrs agoLast active
  • 493Replies
  • 1772Views
  • 22 Following