1. MUSIC 7/8
Agenda Time
1. Gather Materials 3 min
2. Most Important Question,
Attendance
2 min
3. Genre/Invention Review 5 min
4. Crafting a Theme 10 min
5. Altering a Theme 5 min
6. Quiz 10 min
2. WHAT ARE WE LEARNING TODAY?
By the end of today’s class, you will know the basic
features of a two-part invention.
Benchmarks: 6.1.1.3.1, 6.1.2.3.1, 6.2.1.3.1
3. WATCHING AN INVENTION
Before we dig in, let’s listen to Bach’s first invention
in C major
Do your best to observe some features of the music
4. INVENTION FEATURES
An invention is a two-part composition
It features an emphasis on
Inventions consist of three sections:
Exposition
Development
Recapitulation
5. INVENTION FEATURES
In the exposition, a short motif or is
introduced
The theme is a
It is usually not very long
It is recycled through the whole composition
In the development, the theme is changed and
restated numerous times
Sometimes it is stated in the minor or the
dominant key
The pitches could be moved up or down
In the recapitulation, the theme is repeated in the
and the piece ends
11. OUR INVENTIONS
Our inventions will not be as strict as Bach’s were
You must compose a short theme
6-12 notes is fine
You must only use two notes at any given time
One in the left hand and one in the right
You must restate your theme in at least three
different ways
We will talk about strategies next week
You must end it like you begin it
You will have a framework to use—don’t worry!
