Instructor
Daine Jordan
Course
Advanced
02:40:53

In this course, Daine will walk you step-by-step through the popular tune – Canon in D.

We’ll start by reviewing the melodies & chords. Next we’ll learn a variety of accompaniment patterns, melodic embellishments, colorful chords, and soloing techniques.

We’ll also learn how to play this tune with other instrumentalists. Finally, we’ll combine all these techniques to create our own Canon in D arrangement.

By the end of this course, you’ll be ready to play in weddings!

Course Objectives
  • Learn the melodies and chords
  • Practice a variety of accompaniment patterns
  • Embellish the right hand melodies with fills and harmonies
  • Master a variety of soloing techniques
  • Learn how to play this tune with other instrumentalists
  • Combine all these techniques to create your own arrangement
Learning Focus
  • Analysis
  • Songs

Course Lessons

3
Pachelbel Canon in D 2 – Lesson 3
22:56

Left Hand Accompaniment

4
Pachelbel Canon in D 2 – Lesson 4
21:11

Right Hand Embellishments

5
Pachelbel Canon in D 2 – Lesson 5
18:08

Accompanying Other Instruments

7
Pachelbel Canon in D 2 – Lesson 7
23:59

Putting the Whole Arrangement Together

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