Quick Lesson:

Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel

First Impression: Same theme, but with variation.

Sheet Music Edition: Canon in D at 8notes.com

Difficulty: Low-Medium

Prerequisites:

  1. Know how to shift between positions (i.e. from C-D-E-F-G to A-B-C-D-E).
  2. Knowledge of Chords (Recommended)
  3. Good Grasp of Note/Beat Values

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Lesson Overview:

Themes:

  1. Main Theme
  2. First Variation
  3. Second Variation
  4. Third Variation
  5. Fourth Variation

Bass Patterns:

  1. Pattern 1
  2. Pattern 2: Chordal

Tips/Suggestions:

  1. Rhythm

 

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