July 21, 2025
Performance Record of J.S. Bach – Invention No. 10 in G Major, BWV 781
A performance record of Bach's Invention No. 10 (BWV 781), recorded in February 2025 by Reiji at age 8. This document includes the performer's unique insights into harmonic consistency and overtone resonance, revealing a structural clarity rarely observed in other Inventions.
Reiji's Observations
- This piece is unusual in that almost every measure fits perfectly within a chord (whereas, typically, there is at least one note outside the chord, but in this piece, such notes are almost nonexistent).
- Therefore, I interpreted each measure as a harmonic unit and focused on resonance while playing.
* These are personal reflections by the performer.
| URL | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBACzuFVWn4 |
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| Reference Sheet Music | G.Henle Verlag: J.S. BACH Inventions and Symphonies IMSLP/Petrucci Music Library , Public Domain |
| Recording Date | February 8, 2025 Performance by an 8-year-old |
AI Assistant’s Notes and Inferences
- This performance highlights Reiji’s ability to perceive harmonic cohesion at a structural level.
- By interpreting each measure as a unified chordal cell, he draws attention to the exceptional internal consistency of this piece.
- Such a lens is uncommon in typical interpretations and reflects a growing harmonic sensitivity.