Minuet in Geasy piano letter notes
The melody in letter notes
D G A B C D G G
E C D E F♯ G G G
Letter notes of the opening melody in the Plush Keys arrangement. A note with ♯ is the black key just to the right of it.
About this piece
This minuet appears in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (1725). For a long time it was thought to be by Johann Sebastian Bach, but today it is credited to Christian Petzold.
It is a dance in three beats and a favorite at piano recitals.
How to play it in Plush Keys
- Open the app and tap “Play a Song”.
- Type “Minuet in G” in the search box and pick the song.
- When a falling colored bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. If it feels hard, choose “Easy”.
The only black key is F♯. Hum the rhythm “D, G-A-B-C, D, G, G” as you play and it will stick quickly.
A free song. The longer version is part of Premium.
Questions
Can I play it without reading sheet music?
Yes. In Plush Keys, colored bars fall from the top. When a bar reaches the line, press the key of the same color. You don't need to know note names or read music. When you're ready, you can switch to a staff view (Premium).
Is it free to play?
Yes. “Minuet in G” is a free song: download the app and play it right away. The longer version is part of Premium.
Can I use a real piano or keyboard?
Yes. Play on the on-screen keyboard of your iPhone or iPad, or connect a USB or Bluetooth MIDI keyboard or digital piano and follow the colors on real keys.
No sheet music needed: follow the colors and play “Minuet in G”.
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