Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor

Robert Thomas Hada

BaroqueObscureinventionD minorAllegro4/4~2 min
H3
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

This is a pedagogical work written in the style of an 18th-century two-part invention. It relies on imitative counterpoint between the left and right hands, demanding clean voice leading.

Teacher notes

Achieving perfect independence between the two voices while maintaining a steady pulse is the essential technical goal.

Technical focus

counterpointfinger-independencearticulationflowing-sixteenths

Mood

intellectualenergetic

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor by Robert Thomas Hada?

Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor is rated Henle level 3 of 9 — late beginner repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 4–5. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 3 — meaning you can already play level 2–3 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor?

A typical performance of Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor lasts about 2 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor?

Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Bob Hada (Schoolspianist246): Invention in D Minor?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include 2020 Grande Finale by Robert Thomas Hada, 2020 Grande Finale (Reprise New Years To Come) by Robert Thomas Hada, Allegro in D major by Johann Philipp Kirnberger — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.