Prelude in C minor (WTC I) — J.S. Bach: piano chords
The full chord chart for Prelude in C minor (WTC I) 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.
The chords in Prelude in C minor (WTC I)
Prelude in C minor (WTC I) by J.S. Bach sits in C minor at a fast 145 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
- Part 1
- 0:12Part 2
- 0:28Part 3
- 0:43Part 4
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in C minor — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Prelude in C minor (WTC I) by J.S. Bach hard to play on piano?
Prelude in C minor (WTC I) 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 145 BPM.
What key is Prelude in C minor (WTC I) by J.S. Bach in?
Prelude in C minor (WTC I) is in C minor, at around 145 BPM.
What are the chords in Prelude in C minor (WTC I) by J.S. Bach?
The main chords are Cm, Fm6, Fm7, Abmaj7, Dm7, Fm, Cm6, Cdim and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.