Bach's Three-Part Inventions

Author: (German) Bach
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Publish Date: 2004-04-01
Features: The most important factors considered in this book are: 1. Play clearly and accurately according to the prompts in the book (special attention should be paid when playing ornaments and arranging the middle voice part into corresponding three-part harmony). 2. Choose appropriate fingerings (especially for the thumb and 5th finger when playing black keys; when the thumb is retained, the fingering sequence for playing whole-tone scale patterns is: a. Upward: 343-454-4534-4523, etc.; b. Downward: 545-434-4354-3254, etc. When playing whole-tone progressions and trills, use "parallel" fingerings: 13-24-35, 31-42-53, and avoid changing fingers when playing sustained notes. 3. Time signatures. Additionally, note: Do not excessively convert Italian-style tempo markings to German-style tempo markings; instead, treat them as complementary. 4. Pay attention to the performance cues in the book, as they should guide students in correctly understanding the style of Bach's compositions. Bach's music is solid and grand, full of masculinity, and permeated with a rich vitality. 5. The annotations in the book—along with piano technique tips and supplementary explanations on performance methods—are primarily intended for demonstration teaching.