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Bach · Minuet in G minor

Petzold, Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725) · 24 s · 54 notes · public domain
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Bach · Minuet in G minor piano notes: C B A B E E A A · B C D E F G F E · D E F E D C D E …

The number sheet

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

10C·9B·8A·9B·5E·5E·8A·1A·
2B·3C·4D·5E·6F·7G·6F·5E·
4D·5E·6F·5E·4D·3C·4D·5E·
4D·3C·4D·2B·10C·9B·8A·9B·
5E·5E·8A·1A·2B·3C·4D·5E·
7G·8A·7G·6F·5E·6F·7G·6F·
5E·4D·5E·8A·4D·3C·

How to play Bach · Minuet in G minor on the piano

The Minuet in G minor from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725), the darker twin of the famous Minuet in G, now credited to Christian Petzold. Here in A minor, on white keys only.

This easy version uses 10 white keys and the right hand only: 54 notes, about 24 seconds at 120 BPM in 3/4 time. It has no words.

  1. Find key 1: A3 (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
1AA3below middle C
2BB3below middle C
3CC4middle C
4DD4above middle C
5EE4above middle C
6FF4above middle C
7GG4above middle C
8AA4above middle C
9BB4above middle C
10CC5above middle C

Bach · Minuet in G minor in letter notes

Show the whole song in letter notes, line by line

C B A B E E A A

B C D E F G F E

D E F E D C D E

D C D B C B A B

E E A A B C D E

G A G F E F G F

E D E A D C

Questions

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

10 keys, all white keys, played with the right hand: 1 = A, 2 = B, 3 = C, 4 = D, 5 = E, 6 = F, 7 = G, 8 = A, 9 = B, 10 = C.

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

In numbers: 10 9 8 9 5 5 8 1. In letter notes: C B A B E E A A.

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

Yes. Bach · Minuet in G minor 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 1–10 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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