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Minuet 3


"Minuet 3" by Johann Sebastian Bach is a charming classical piece typically performed in the key of G major. Composed by Bach, a renowned German Baroque composer, the minuet is part of his "Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach," a collection of keyboard music he compiled for his second wife. The piece is characterized by its graceful melody and triple meter, commonly associated with the dance form known as the minuet. Bach's "Minuet 3" showcases his mastery of counterpoint and harmonic structure, making it a favorite among pianists and music enthusiasts alike.

Minuet 3 - J S Bach

D g a b C D g g
E C D E F# G g g
C D C B A B
C B A g f# g a b g ( g ) a

D g a b c D g g
E C D E F# G g g
C D C b a b C b a g
a b a g f# g

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