Pachelbel's Canon in D, originally written for three violins and basso continuo,
gained global popularity in the 20th century as a wedding processional.
Its harmonic progression became foundational in pop music.
Pachelbel's Canon in D major (here adapted to C) is one of the most recognizable Baroque compositions. Ironically, it was obscure until the 1960s when a musicologist rediscovered it. The chord progression became a template for modern pop songs.
Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D (here transposed to C) is one of the most recognizable Baroque works, famous for its chord progression. Though composed around 1680, it gained modern popularity through its use in films like "My Sassy Girl," where this piano version accompanies key emotional scenes.
One of the most recognizable Baroque compositions, frequently used in ceremonies.
Though originally scored for three violins and basso continuo, its chord progression became a template for modern pop music.
A serene Baroque canon featuring repetitive harmonic progressions, often used in weddings and ceremonies. This version is an arrangement in C major, differing from the original D major.
