The thunderous opening of Bach's organ Toccata and Fugue in D minor, a rushing flourish down the keyboard followed by its echo. The original is in D minor; here it is moved to A minor, so it stays on white keys apart from one sharp.
How do you play Bach · Toccata and Fugue in D minor on the piano, the easy way?
With one hand and 6 keys: put a finger on key 1, G♯4, and number the keys the song uses from there. Then press the numbers in order: 6 5 6 5 4 3 2 1 (in letter notes: E D E D C B A G♯). The whole song lasts about 22 seconds; the lesson on this page shows the next key and waits for you.
How many keys do I need for Bach · Toccata and Fugue in D minor?
6 keys, one of them black, played with the right hand: 1 = G♯, 2 = A, 3 = B, 4 = C, 5 = D, 6 = E.
What key is Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor in?
Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor is in D minor. This easy version is moved to A minor, so that it stays on the white keys (or almost): the tune is the same, only the starting note changes.
What are the first notes of Bach · Toccata and Fugue in D minor?
In numbers: 6 5 6 5 4 3 2 1. In letter notes: E D E D C B A G♯.
Is Bach · Toccata and Fugue in D minor free to play and share?
Yes. Bach · Toccata and Fugue in D minor is in the public domain (Johann Sebastian Bach, Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV 565 (c. 1708)). 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 1–6 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 22 seconds at 54 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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