What is the note range of Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 on piano?

According to PianoMetric's piano analysis, Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 spans 24 semitones across the keyboard. This gives an indication of how much of the piano keyboard the piece uses and the technical stretch required.

Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 — Johann Sebastian Bach | Piano PDF & Video Tutorial

Q: How difficult is Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 on piano?

Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 is rated Advanced on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 58 out of 100. It was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. This means it is quite demanding for most pianists. The piece runs approximately 1m 47s. It contains 706 notes in total.

Q: How long does it take to learn Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 to a performance-ready level takes approximately 9 weeks (57 total practice hours) for a student at the Advanced level. A serious study piece — consistent daily practice over several months is realistic.

Q: Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 directly on this page. The sheet is 2 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

Q: Is there a video tutorial for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 piano?

Yes — a piano video tutorial for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 is available on this page. You can watch it embedded above, or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 63 BPM.

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2 pages

👤 Suggested For

🎓 Intermediate Students 🏆 Advanced Students ✋ Average Hand Size 🎼 Scale Technique Focus 🎤 Recital Repertoire

⏰ Estimated Practice Time

9

weeks to performance-ready

A serious study piece — consistent daily practice over several months is realistic.

5hper week

57htotal est.

3hard segments

* Estimate assumes ~5h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.

🎯 Difficulty Assessment

Advanced

58 / 100

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Challenging - needs solid technique and independence

706

Total Notes

27%

Interleaved

6.72

Avg N/Beat

91

Ornaments

⚠ Challenges

⚡ Some fast sections ✨ Some ornaments #️⃣ Some accidentals

✅ Accessible

🤝 Hands play independently 📏 Comfortable note range ↕️ Mostly stepwise motion 🎵 Simple single-line melody ⏳ Short & manageable

🎭 Emotional Character

Pensive and tender, carrying a quiet inner ache, consistent and focused throughout, breathed rather than played and every layer occupied at once.

Minor Slow tempo Whispered dynamics Dense texture Wide-ranging melody

🎹 Note Range - Piano Keyboard

Upper dot = RH (Right Hand) Lower dot = LH (Left Hand) White dot on black key = sharp/flat note used

🎚 Dynamics

pp

Uniform pp - very little dynamic contrast

Avg velocity 28/127 · Spread 6 · Range 24–30

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📐 Note Range per Hand · Sheet Preview

Sheet music preview - Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773

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🤚 Left Hand

Lowest	C2
Highest	C5
Span	36 st (3 Oct)
Notes	340
Widest leap	16 st G4→D#3

🖐 Right Hand

Lowest	C4
Highest	C6
Span	24 st (2 Oct)
Notes	366
Widest leap	12 st F4→F5

🖐 Hand Span & Chord Density

Left Hand

Max chord span: 0 semitones (Unison)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 0 notes · 0 chords

Right Hand

Max chord span: 1 semitones (m2)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 6 notes · 1 chords

↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing

Detected 22 scale/arpeggio runs requiring thumb crossing. This piece has extensive running passages — smooth thumb-under technique is essential.

🖐 RH: 10 runs · longest 6 notes

🤚 LH: 12 runs · longest 10 notes

🔁 Repeating Phrases

4%

Repeated

Only 1 of 27 bars repeat — this piece is largely through-composed with mostly unique material throughout.

Repeated bar Unique bar

🎯 Suggested Practice Passages

The hardest passages in this piece — spend extra time here before running the full piece.

📍 Measures 8–9

Hardest

📍 Measures 11–12

2nd hardest

📍 Measures 18–19

3rd hardest

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 on piano?

Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 is rated Advanced on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 58/100. It was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. This piece requires solid technique including hand independence, dynamics control, and expressive phrasing. The piece runs approximately 1m 47s. It contains 706 notes in total.

How long does it take to learn Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 to a performance-ready level takes approximately 9 weeks (~57 total practice hours) for a advanced level student. A serious study piece — consistent daily practice over several months is realistic.

Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 directly on this page. The sheet is 2 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

Is there a video tutorial for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 piano?

Yes — a piano video tutorial for Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 is embedded on this page. You can watch it here or follow the 'Play on YouTube' link. The tutorial covers the full arrangement at 63 BPM.

What piano level is required to play Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773 is suited for Advanced level pianists (difficulty score 58/100). Expect to work on hand independence, dynamics shaping, and nuanced phrasing — this is a serious repertoire piece.

What is the mood or feel of Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773?

Pensive and tender, carrying a quiet inner ache, consistent and focused throughout, breathed rather than played and every layer occupied at once. It belongs to the Piano · Classical Piano · Nhạc Piano cổ điển · fingers exercise · Illustrated Musical Score Art genre. The piece is played at 63 BPM.

🎹 Invention 2 in C minor BWV 773