What is the note range of Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 on piano?

According to PianoMetric's piano analysis, Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 spans 22 semitones across the keyboard. This gives an indication of how much of the piano keyboard the piece uses and the technical stretch required.

Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 — Johann Sebastian Bach | Piano PDF & Video Tutorial | Intermediate (score 44/100)

Q: How difficult is Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 on piano?

Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 44 out of 100. It was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. This means it is moderately challenging for most pianists. The piece runs approximately 1m 54s. It contains 743 notes in total.

Q: How long does it take to learn Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 to a performance-ready level takes approximately 3 weeks (18 total practice hours) for a student at the Intermediate level. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Q: Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 directly on this page. The sheet is 3 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

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👤 Suggested For

📖 Early Learners 🎓 Intermediate Students ✋ Average Hand Size

⏰ Estimated Practice Time

3

weeks to performance-ready

Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

4hper week

18htotal est.

3hard segments

* Estimate assumes ~4h focused practice/week for an average-level student at this difficulty tier.

🎯 Difficulty Assessment

Intermediate

44 / 100

BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Moderate - requires coordination between hands

743

Total Notes

34%

Interleaved

5.85

Avg N/Beat

13

Ornaments

⚠ Challenges

↕️ Some hand jumps #️⃣ Many sharps & flats

✅ Accessible

🤝 Hands play independently ⚡ Comfortable note speed 📏 Comfortable note range 🎵 Simple single-line melody ⏳ Short & manageable

🎭 Emotional Character

Melancholic and still, like rain on a quiet window, steady and unwavering in tone — patient, letting each moment settle and richly layered with interweaving detail.

Minor Slow tempo Moderate dynamics Busy 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

f

Uniform f - very little dynamic contrast

Avg velocity 80/127 · Spread 0 · Range 80–80

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📐 Note Range per Hand · Sheet Preview

Sheet music preview - Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776

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🤚 Left Hand

Lowest	D#2
Highest	F4
Span	26 st (2Oct+M2)
Notes	382
Widest leap	24 st D#2→D#4

🖐 Right Hand

Lowest	D4
Highest	C6
Span	22 st (1Oct+m7)
Notes	361
Widest leap	14 st D#4→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: 0 semitones (Unison)

0 stOctave2 Oct

Avg chord: 0 notes · 0 chords

↪️ Scales & Thumb Crossing

No significant scale runs detected — this piece does not heavily rely on thumb-crossing technique.

🔁 Repeating Phrases

9%

Repeated

Only 3 of 32 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 3–4

Hardest

📍 Measures 7–8

2nd hardest

📍 Measures 30–31

3rd hardest

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 on piano?

Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 is rated Intermediate on PianoMetric's piano difficulty scale, with a score of 44/100. It was composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Players should be comfortable with moderate hand independence, chord playing, and consistent rhythm. The piece runs approximately 1m 54s. It contains 743 notes in total.

How long does it take to learn Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

Based on PianoMetric's analysis, learning Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 to a performance-ready level takes approximately 3 weeks (~18 total practice hours) for a intermediate level student. Expect a few weeks of regular practice to get it up to tempo cleanly.

Where can I download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

You can download the piano sheet music PDF for Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 directly on this page. The sheet is 3 pages long. Click the 'PDF Download' button above to get the full score.

What piano level is required to play Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776 is suited for Intermediate level pianists (difficulty score 44/100). You'll need to be comfortable with both hands independently, chord patterns, and steady rhythm before tackling this piece.

What is the mood or feel of Invention No. 5 in E-flat Major, BWV 776?

Melancholic and still, like rain on a quiet window, steady and unwavering in tone — patient, letting each moment settle and richly layered with interweaving detail. It belongs to the Piano · Classical Piano · Nhạc Piano cổ điển · fingers exercise genre. The piece is played at 69 BPM.

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