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Air on the G String — J.S. Bach: piano chords

The full chord chart for Air on the G String by J.S. Bach, bar by bar in the original key — and a free player that runs the chords in time with the record while you play.

KeyG major Tempo66 BPM DifficultyIntermediate StyleClassical Length2:15 Bars37
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The chords in Air on the G String

D7C6Cmaj7A7Gmaj7Em7Dm6E7D6DG7Am6

Air on the G String by J.S. Bach sits in G major at a slow 66 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The changes come often enough to keep your hands honest — a solid workout once you know your basic triads.

Song structure

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If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in G major — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.

Quick answers

Is Air on the G String by J.S. Bach hard to play on piano?

Air on the G String is an intermediate piece: the changes come often enough to keep your hands busy, so it suits a player who already knows their basic triads. It runs at 66 BPM.

What key is Air on the G String by J.S. Bach in?

Air on the G String is in G major, at around 66 BPM.

What are the chords in Air on the G String by J.S. Bach?

The main chords are D7, C6, Cmaj7, A7, Gmaj7, Em7, Dm6, E7 and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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