The structure of the Invention no. 7 BWV 778 is similar to a fugue with presentations of the subject in different keys connected by episodes.

Subject presentation Measures 1 to 3 E minor
Episode Measures 3 to 7 Modulates to G major
Subject followed by episode Measures 7 to 9 Subject in G major. The episode leads to D major.
Subject followed by episode Measures 9 to 12 Subject in D major. The episode leads to B minor.
Episode Measures 13 to 15 B minor.
Episode Measures 15 to 19 E minor. Dominant pedal.
Coda Measures 20 a 23 E minor.
Complete Invention


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