“Kravchuk - Invention No. 3 - Op. 1, No. 3” is a short keyboard invention by Michael Kravchuk. It is written in 2/4 time with a two-sharp key signature. The piece uses dotted rhythms, repeated left-hand broken patterns, sixteenth-note motion, short rests, tied notes, two-note chords, and a compact contrapuntal texture. Both hands take part in the musical motion, with the left hand often keeping a steady pattern while the right hand moves through short melodic figures above it.

Measures 1–6 introduce the main texture. The left hand plays a repeated broken-chord pattern while the right hand enters with dotted rhythms, rests, and short sixteenth-note figures. The hands work independently, giving the opening a clear invention-style sound.

Measures 7–12 continue the same basic idea through a new phrase. The left hand keeps the repeated lower pattern, while the right hand moves through small rising and falling gestures. The section ends with a brief rest and a low left-hand motion that prepares the next phrase.

Measures 13–17 become more active. The right hand uses quicker sixteenth-note patterns and more continuous motion, while the left hand alternates between chord tones and repeated broken figures underneath.

Measures 18–21 form the strongest middle build. The right hand moves through longer sixteenth-note runs, while the left hand supports with lower broken patterns and then fuller held chords. This section gives the short invention its widest keyboard sound.

Measures 22 to the end close the piece. The right hand continues with one final quick figure before settling into a tied held note, while the left hand moves downward and finishes the final gesture.

Interesting fact: The score labels this piece as Op. 1, No. 3. That places it as the third number in the composer’s first opus group, continuing the short invention style from the earlier pieces in the set.