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Pachelbel’s Canon in D is ready to play. Press the button below and the trainer opens with this song loaded: the keys you need light up in order with a countdown, so you can learn it without reading music. It runs in your browser with no sign-up and no download, and you can use your mouse, a touch screen, your computer keyboard or a USB MIDI keyboard.
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About the tune
Johann Pachelbel wrote this piece around 1680 to 1690 for three violins and a bass line. The bass repeats the same eight-note pattern over and over, and the violins weave new melodies above it. It has become a favourite at weddings and its chord pattern is used in countless modern songs.
How it is arranged here
The arrangement is simplified for learning and is written in 4/4 time at about 70 beats per minute. It has about 9 bars and 36 steps in Any-key mode, where one press plays the whole step. The right hand has 17 notes and the left hand has 72. The lowest note is D2 and the highest is F#5.
How to learn it
- Open the song and choose Watch to see and hear it once.
- Switch to Follow. The song waits for you to press each lit key, so there is no timing pressure.
- When Follow feels easy, try Play along and aim for 90% or better. The speed dial lets you start slow, and the coach loops any bars that gave you trouble.
Practice tips
- The bass line is the same eight notes all the way through. Learn that pattern and the rest of the piece falls into place.
- The right-hand line here is the famous eight-note pattern, with chords underneath. Play it with the lights, then try the Organ voice for a church feel.
Try it on organ or choir
This tune sounds especially good with held notes. Turn the instrument dial to Organ or Choir and every note will sustain for as long as you hold the key. See how the synth choir works or how drawbar organs work.
Is it free to use and share?
Pachelbel died in 1706, so it is in the public domain. Our arrangement is simplified, and it is written for practice rather than as a published edition. See our guide to public-domain music for what that means.
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Questions
Do I need a piano to play Pachelbel’s Canon in D?
No. You can use the on-screen keys with a mouse or touch screen, the computer keyboard (the A row plays white keys and the W row black keys), or a USB MIDI keyboard in Chrome or Edge.
How hard is Pachelbel’s Canon in D?
We rate this arrangement easy. Follow mode makes any song easier because it waits for you.
Can I play it slower?
Yes. The speed dial goes from 40% to 100%, and the coach can loop a few bars at a slower speed.