Canon Effect

“It was the most beautiful sound in the world…It was part Mathematics…

and part euphoria…”

Many hear it anywhere but to me it has that effect…something that makes me fall in love and pinch my heart deeply at the same time.

It was my first time to touch a piano, same time when I first heard that beautiful music. I knew it was special and the unknown effect that I didn’t understand, I knew I had to find out…

They play it in wedding march, too. And people who take up piano lessons often play it in their recitals. Odd that from all the people I’ve met playing piano, I’ve never heard them play this piece. :c

My Sassy Girl had it in my fave scene. In case you’re wondering, My Sassy Girl is a Korean movie (that soon had an English remake). But I recommend the Korean one, trust me. And Kyle XY, had it too. (see the first video)

For chocolate’s sake, it’s the most famous piece of music by Johann Pachelbel, a German Baroque composer. If you want more history about his Canon in wiki, click here.

There are lots of ways to play Canon. Some play Canon in C, D minor and more but since Canon in D major is the widely known , it’s the one I’m giving. And of course, there are lots of versions and variations, too.

If you know how to read musical sheets and arrangements, here are the free copies of Canon in D major…

Using Piano

Using String Quartet, Harpsichord

Using Violin and Cello (duet)

Using Violin

Using Trumpet

You don’t know how to read musical notes and symbols? No worries, this video will let you learn to play Canon in D in easy ways. You just have to remember the right keys.

It sounds good in acoustic guitar and electric guitar, too. See CiscoPixie’s electric guitar’s hub. :)