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Invention No. 13 in A minor — J.S. Bach: piano chords

The full chord chart for Invention No. 13 in A minor 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.

KeyA minor Tempo90 BPM DifficultyAdvanced StyleClassical Length1:07 Bars25
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The chords in Invention No. 13 in A minor

AmCmaj7D7E7Dm7Am6Em7CC6C#dimDm6G#dim

Invention No. 13 in A minor by J.S. Bach sits in A minor at a mid-tempo 90 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.

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Quick answers

Is Invention No. 13 in A minor by J.S. Bach hard to play on piano?

Invention No. 13 in A minor is an advanced piece: the harmony moves quickly and reaches beyond basic triads at 90 BPM. Treat it as a goal song rather than a starter.

What key is Invention No. 13 in A minor by J.S. Bach in?

Invention No. 13 in A minor is in A minor, at around 90 BPM.

What are the chords in Invention No. 13 in A minor by J.S. Bach?

The main chords are Am, Cmaj7, D7, E7, Dm7, Am6, Em7, C and more — see the full bar-by-bar chart on this page.

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