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About the tune
The “Little” Fugue in G minor, BWV 578, is another famous organ piece by J. S. Bach, probably composed in the early 1700s. A fugue begins with a single short tune, called the subject, which then enters in other voices one after another. Here you play the subject itself, the opening tune.
How it is arranged here
The arrangement is simplified for learning and is written in 4/4 time at about 88 beats per minute. It has about 4 bars and 16 steps in Any-key mode, where one press plays the whole step. The right hand has 12 notes and the left hand has 32. The lowest note is D2 and the highest is D5.
How to learn it
- Open the song and choose Watch to see and hear it once.
- Switch to Follow. The song waits for you to press each lit key, so there is no timing pressure.
- When Follow feels easy, try Play along and aim for 90% or better. The speed dial lets you start slow, and the coach loops any bars that gave you trouble.
Practice tips
- Learn the subject first, as one short tune. The rest of the fugue is that tune answering itself.
- Choose Organ or Choir mode and hold each note for its full length.
Try it on organ or choir
This tune sounds especially good with held notes. Turn the instrument dial to Organ or Choir and every note will sustain for as long as you hold the key. See how the synth choir works or how drawbar organs work.
Is it free to use and share?
The work is hundreds of years old, so it is in the public domain. Our arrangement is simplified, and it is written for practice rather than as a published edition. See our guide to public-domain music for what that means.
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Questions
Do I need a piano to play Little Fugue in G Minor?
No. You can use the on-screen keys with a mouse or touch screen, the computer keyboard (the A row plays white keys and the W row black keys), or a USB MIDI keyboard in Chrome or Edge.
How hard is Little Fugue in G Minor?
We rate this arrangement intermediate. Follow mode makes any song easier because it waits for you.
Can I play it slower?
Yes. The speed dial goes from 40% to 100%, and the coach can loop a few bars at a slower speed.