About this song
Found in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach and long attributed to Bach himself, this minuet is the most-played Baroque dance by piano students worldwide. Research in 1970 credited it to Dresden organist Christian Petzold.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 114) online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Baroque melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 114)?
Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 114) is Christian Petzold (1725, formerly attrib. J.S. Bach) (Baroque). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 114) usually played in?
This arrangement is written in G major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Minuet in G (BWV Anh. 114) available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.