The first half of the Air from Johann Sebastian Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 3 (around 1730), known as the "Air on the G String". Here in C major, with three black keys.
How many keys do I need for Bach · Air on the G String?
12 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = G, 2 = A, 3 = A♯, 4 = B, 5 = C, 6 = C♯, 7 = D, 8 = E, 9 = F, 10 = F♯, 11 = G, 12 = A.
What are the first notes of Bach · Air on the G String?
In numbers: 8 12 9 7 5 4 5 4. In letter notes: E A F D C B C B.
Is Bach · Air on the G String free to play and share?
Yes. Bach · Air on the G String is in the public domain (J. S. Bach, Orchestral Suite No. 3, Air (c. 1730)). This easy arrangement, its number sheet and its MIDI file are free to use and share for learning.
Can I play it without a piano?
Yes: tap the keys on the page on a phone or tablet, or press the numbers 1–12 on a computer keyboard. The lesson waits for the right key and shows the next one.
How long does it take to learn?
The whole song lasts 24 seconds at 60 beats a minute. Most beginners play it through within a few tries; lower the speed with the slider to go slower.
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