Bach: 30 Two- and Three-Part Inventions For the Piano | Schirmer Library Volume 16 Sheet Music Book | Baroque Piano Songbook for Practice and Study | Piano Solo Collection for Everone - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0793553083 ISBN 13: 9780793553082

Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1986

Synopsis

Discover the timeless brilliance of Johann Sebastian Bach with the Two- and Three-Part Inventions for Piano (Schirmer Library of Classics, Vol. 16), a cornerstone collection for pianists of all levels. Featuring fifteen two-part inventions and fifteen three-part inventions, this edition offers an essential foundation in Baroque keyboard technique, edited with fingering by William Mason. * * From lyrical two-voice textures to complex three-voice counterpoint, each invention develops clarity, independence, and expressive phrasing—skills that remain fundamental for every pianist. Ranging from SMP Level 7 to 9, these pieces provide both intermediate and advanced players with a structured path to mastery, making this collection ideal for practice, performance, and examination preparation. * * This edition serves as a versatile music teacher resource and a thoughtful gift for pianists who value historically important works. With 64 pages of carefully engraved notation, students and performers alike will benefit from its balance of playability and authenticity. A must-have volume for anyone serious about piano repertoire and the study of Bach’s music. * * Songs Included: * Invention in C Major, BWV 772 * Invention in C Minor, BWV 773 * Invention in D Major, BWV 774 * Invention in D Minor, BWV 775 * Invention in E-flat Major, BWV 776 * Invention in E Major, BWV 777 * Invention in E Minor, BWV 778 * Invention in F Major, BWV 779 * Invention in F Minor, BWV 780 * Invention in G Major, BWV 781 * Invention in G Minor, BWV 782 and more.

Edition details

• Publisher: G. Schirmer, Inc.
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0793553083
• ISBN 13: 9780793553082
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 64
• Editor: William Mason