melodic notes logo

Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

Choose your notation style:

A B C DO RE MI Sa Re Ga 1 2 3

Notes colors and UPPERCASE/lowercase help show octaves and pitch.

Minuet 1


The piece "Minuet 1" by Johann Sebastian Bach is typically performed in the key of G major. It is part of Bach's Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, which he compiled for his wife. The minuet is a graceful dance in triple meter, characterized by its elegant and refined melody. Bach composed it during the Baroque period, and it is often played on the piano or other keyboard instruments. The piece showcases Bach's mastery of contrapuntal writing and his ability to create melodies that are both intricate and melodically pleasing. It remains a popular choice for keyboard students and performers due to its charm and accessibility.

Minuet 1 - Suzuki 13 para violino - Johann Sebastian Bach

D D D
B a B g a D C B a
D C B a g E C B a g f# e d f# g

D D D
B a B g a D C B a
D C B a g E C B a g f# e d f# g


B E
C# B C# a D E F#
E D C# B a
A G F# E D
B G F# E D
C# A C# D
D C B a B a B G C C B a
D C B a g E C B a g f# e d f# g