J.S. Bach, Invention 13

[stefo78]

J.S.Bach made me crazy.
As suggested, I stopped playing this one for a while, and started again some weeks ago.
Sounds different now, but is it sufficient ?
I hope this sounds better than before, please feel free to add any comments, advice and suggestions.

I would like to know if the hands seem to sing and talk to each other.
I fear again that the LH is not loud enough.

Thanks !

[lazyfingers]

Hi Stefo,

Nicely played. A few suggestions:
1. I generally prefer to play Bach to strict time. Some players add a little rubato here and there but not to the same extent as say Romantic music. That is a matter of debate. Nonetheless, (much) less rubato in Bach is probably a wise course of action. mm 3 you slowed down. Also, mm 14-16, too much rubato for my taste. Also this piece sounds like a dance piece to me (albeit a little fast).

2. Detaching quavers - also another point of debate. Good job here but you have to be consistent.mm 11 and then somewhere else you played connected mm 22. Also, I like your detaching but make sure they do not sound like short staccatos. I think mm 13 one of the quavers sounded this way.

Also, just relax when you play this piece and all Bach (but still articulate your fingers!). Precise legato and a nice tone can be achieved if you play at the tips of your fingers and at the front ends of the keys.

Voicing your hands is much better this time round. Good job.

[stefo78]

Thanks for the feedback and the time you gave me, these are useful and precise information.