Hi,
I started working on the 2 part invention in D minor. I sat today with a pen, paper and the score to do an analysis of the invention. Thing is I didn't know how to proceed to do the analysis . I knew the first 2 bars contain the motif , but there are a lot of other things which could be a motif. So , what makes something a motif? What are the other modifications of motif ( inversion , retrograde) that can be found in the 15 part inventions?
Secondly, is there like a guide to analyse an invention ? Like a questionaire I can answer which applies to any invention? I would like to have one since it will organise my analysis.
Thirdly, what's a harmonic reduction of a piece? Do I need a score to do that?
Fourthly, is there something I should pay attention while analysing this invention?
Take care,
Gonzalo