Minuet in A minor, BWV Anh. 120
About this arrangement
It's No. 14 in the 1725 Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach. The notebook carries Bach's name, but his authorship of this piece is considered doubtful.
Watch the ties: the tied note is held, not played again, and the next note comes in on the following beat. Clap the right-hand rhythm once before playing it.
Start with short loops.
Use the section list as a practice map. Start at 50% tempo, loop one section, then return to the full piece once the hand shape feels stable.
Choose Right or Left to focus on one hand. Wait for note checks the highlighted notes as you play them on the screen or a connected MIDI keyboard.
Before you practice.
01 Is BWV Anh. 120 good for beginners?
Yes. It has no sharps or flats in the key signature, and both hands move slowly.
02 How long is it?
Our edition has 30 bars, starting with an upbeat.
03 Did Bach write this minuet?
It is in the 1725 notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach, but its attribution to him is considered doubtful.
