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Bach · Badinerie easy piano by numbers

Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067, Badinerie (c. 1739) · 14 s · 68 notes · public domain

Badinerie is easy to play on the piano with numbers. One hand, 9 keys, about 14 seconds: press the numbers in order, as they light up, and the lesson waits for you. Free, no account needed.

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Bach · Badinerie piano notes: D F D A D A F A · F D A D F D E D · E D C♯ E G E F D …

The number sheet

The whole song, in numbers. Print it, or put it on your piano.

8D·9F·8D·7A·8D·7A·5F·7A·
5F·3D·1A·3D·5F·3D·4E·3D·
4E·3D·2C♯·4E·6G·4E·5F·3D·
8D·9F·8D·7A·8D·7A·5F·7A·
5F·3D·8D·9F·8D·7A·8D·7A·
5F·7A·5F·3D·1A·3D·5F·3D·
4E·3D·4E·3D·2C♯·4E·6G·4E·
5F·3D·8D·9F·8D·7A·8D·7A·
5F·7A·5F·3D·

How to play Bach · Badinerie on the piano

The sparkling final movement of Bach's Orchestral Suite No. 2, a showpiece for solo flute with a name meaning playful banter. The original is in B minor; here it is moved to D minor, so it stays on white keys apart from one sharp.

This easy version uses 9 keys (one of them black) and the right hand only: 68 notes, about 14 seconds at 100 BPM in 2/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: A3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, to the next key the song uses. Key 1 comes only twice: rest your thumb on key 2, C♯4, and move your hand down for key 1 when it comes.
  2. Press ▶ Listen to hear the song while the numbers light up.
  3. Press 🎹 Play it and play the numbers in order; an arrow shows the next key, and the lesson waits for you.
  4. Want the rhythm too? Press 🌧 Falling notes: each note falls onto its key, and its length shows how long to hold it (how falling notes work).
  5. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1AA3below middle C
2C♯C♯4above middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8DD5above middle C
9FF5above middle C

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Bach · Badinerie in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

D F D A D A F A

F D A D F D E D

E D C♯ E G E F D

D F D A D A F A

F D D F D A D A

F A F D A D F D

E D E D C♯ E G E

F D D F D A D A

F A F D

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Questions

How do you play Bach · Badinerie on the piano, the easy way?

With one hand and 9 keys: put a finger on key 1, A3, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 8 9 8 7 8 7 5 7 (in letter notes: D F D A D A F A). The whole song lasts about 14 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.

How many keys do I need for Bach · Badinerie?

9 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = A, 2 = C♯, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = D, 9 = F.

What are the first notes of Bach · Badinerie?

In numbers: 8 9 8 7 8 7 5 7. In letter notes: D F D A D A F A.

Is Bach · Badinerie free to play and share?

Yes. Bach · Badinerie is in the public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067, Badinerie (c. 1739)). 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 1–9 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 14 seconds at 100 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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