Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) — J.S. Bach: piano chords
The full chord chart for Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) 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 Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo)
Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) by J.S. Bach sits in G minor at a mid-tempo 92 BPM and moves through 12 chords. The harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads, so treat it as a goal song and let the player carry you through the hard bars.
Song structure
- Part 1
- 0:23Part 2
- 0:52Part 3
- 1:21Part 4
- 1:44Part 5
- 2:08Part 6
- 2:39Part 7
- 2:55Part 8
- 3:13Part 9
- 3:37Part 10
- 4:10Part 11
- 4:34Part 12
Learn the chords first
If any of these shapes are new, the free chord trainer teaches every chord in G minor — from plain triads to inversions — with real-song exercises. Then come back and play the record.
Quick answers
Is Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) by J.S. Bach hard to play on piano?
Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 92 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.
What key is Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) by J.S. Bach in?
Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) is in G minor, at around 92 BPM.
What are the chords in Fugue in G Minor BWV 542 (Piano solo) by J.S. Bach?
The main chords are Bbmaj7, Ebmaj7, Gm, Cm7, Gm7, D7, C7, Cm and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.