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Bach · Minuet in G

Petzold, Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725) · 24 s · 64 notes · public domain
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The interactive lesson needs JavaScript. Meanwhile, here is the whole song in numbers.

Bach · Minuet in G piano notes: G C D E F G C C · A F G A B C C C · F G F E D E F E …

The number sheet

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

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

How to play Bach · Minuet in G on the piano

The Minuet in G major from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725), long thought to be by Bach and now credited to Christian Petzold: the first piece of so many piano pupils. Here in C major, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 9 white keys and the right hand only: 64 notes, about 24 seconds at 120 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: B3 (below middle C). The other numbers go up from there, one white key each.
  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. Finish the song for up to three stars — fewer mistakes, more stars.

The keys

NumberNoteKeyWhere
1BB3below middle C
2CC4middle C
3DD4above middle C
4EE4above middle C
5FF4above middle C
6GG4above middle C
7AA4above middle C
8BB4above middle C
9CC5above middle C

Bach · Minuet in G in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

G C D E F G C C

A F G A B C C C

F G F E D E F E

D C B C D E C D

G C D E F G C C

A F G A B C C C

F G F E D E F E

D C D E D C B C

Questions

How many keys do I need for Bach · Minuet in G?

9 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = B, 2 = C, 3 = D, 4 = E, 5 = F, 6 = G, 7 = A, 8 = B, 9 = C.

What are the first notes of Bach · Minuet in G?

In numbers: 6 2 3 4 5 6 2 2. In letter notes: G C D E F G C C.

Is Bach · Minuet in G free to play and share?

Yes. Bach · Minuet in G is in the public domain (Petzold, Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725)). 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 24 seconds at 120 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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