"Canon" is one of the classic classic songs that everyone has heard.
It's not only a very easy song to listen to, but it's also a very soothing song that somehow brings a calming feeling to your heart.
This time we will introduce some free piano scores of Canon (Pachelbel).
In addition to sheet music that faithfully reproduces the original song, we also have various arranged sheet music. Find the perfect canon for you depending on the difficulty level and atmosphere.
It's perfect as an exercise piece to help you play smoothly or move your fingers a little faster, so if you like this song, we recommend you give it a try.
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Canon trivia
Before introducing the sheet music, I will explain some trivia about the canon.
This song is famous for its name "Canon", but "Canon" is not the official title of the song.
``Canon'' is a technique or piece of music in which the melody of one voice is closely imitated by another voice. ( from Oxford Languages a musical term that means `` . To be more specific, it's a technique in which a certain group in an orchestra plays parts one after the other.
An easy-to-understand example is the "frog chorus." In the frog chorus, they sing while chasing the same melody. This way of playing is also canon. Strictly speaking, ``ring chanting'' is when people follow the exact same melody, like a chorus of frogs. is a word with a wide meaning that includes not only ``round singing,'' but also ``a piece of music that is performed with a different melody and at different timings
The official title of this piece, famous as "Canon", is "Canon and Gigue in D major for three violins and basso continuo", which is very difficult to remember. The ``canon'' technique was used in this piece, especially in the first half, and the composer was Johann Pachelbel, so part of this piece was given the name ``Pachelbel's Canon'' or ``Canon.'' It has spread to
Pachelbel's Canon Free Sheet Music
This time we will introduce 5 free sheet music for "Canon".
Look or listen to each score carefully and choose the one you like. Of course you can download and print. Click on the sheet music image to go to the link where you can download or print.
If you don't like what you like from the free sheet music introduced this time, try purchasing and playing the professionally made Canon piano sheet music sold by Printo Gakufu, which is operated by YAMAHA.
-Canon-Free sheet music ① (Introduction/Arrangement for recorder)
First, it is a relatively short and simple sheet music with different pitches for recorder, similar to those found in elementary school music textbooks.
I transposed it to C major, note names for do-re-mi , and added finger numbers here and there.
The left hand repeats the first four measures forever.
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-Canon-Free sheet music ② (Introduction)
Next, I changed it back to the original key (D major) and returned it to a melody that was relatively close to the original.
I've also added note names for do-re-mi
Sounds are omitted in places where fingering is a little difficult.
For the left hand, repeat the first row as in ①.
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-Canon-Free sheet music ③ (Beginner)
Next is the score that increases the overall difficulty. We expect it to be as difficult as Burgmuller.
There are many dynamic symbols, but don't worry about them at first, and start paying more attention to them once you get used to playing.
For the left hand, repeat the first row.
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-Canon-Free sheet music ④ (Intermediate)
Next is a more difficult sheet music based on ②.
It is aimed at people who can play the piano to some extent.
I was wondering if I should add some arrangement to the left hand, but I ended up repeating the first line.
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-Canon-Free sheet music ④ (for beginners)
Lastly, this is a slightly older sheet music I made a few years ago.
It's in D major, but for those who aren't used to looking at sheet music, accidentals are used for all the black keys.
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Pachelbel's Canon Sheet Music
Lastly, there is a sheet music created by a professional from ``Printo Gakufu'' operated by YAMAHA.
There is a fee, so if you are not satisfied with the free sheet music above, please take a look here.
anonymous says
thank you
anonymous says
thank you. I will practice hard.
I love piano ❤️ says
It's cool