Canon by Pachelbel [Spiral-bound]

Johann Pachelbel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1987

This popular piece is in great demand and is now available for folk harp. This book includes several arrangements: an easy solo version, an advanced solo version in the keys of G and D, and a duet version for harp and melody instrument.

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Sylvia Woods' harp music books are among the most popular books for harpists at any level. They are playable on lever harps (also called Irish, Celtic, or folk harps) as well as pedal harps (also called concert, grand, or orchestral harps).

From the Author

If you play for weddings, or any other events, this piece is a MUST! It is one of the most requested pieces on the harp (besides Greensleeves)! It is also fun to play, and a great finger exercise for your right hand.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 39 pages
• Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation (May 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0936661186
• ISBN-13: 978-0936661186
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #417,339 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Learn Pachelbel's Canon, July 20, 2001

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Milkhouse (Pine Plains, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Canon by Pachelbel (Spiral-bound)

Sylvia Woods has produced an set of arrangements of the Pachelbel "Canon" for the folk or lever harp. There are arrangements for both an intermeditate-level and more difficult harp solo, harp duet (lucky you, if you have another harper nearby!), and an arrangement for harp and another instrument like flute or violin. There are two sections - one in the key of D (the Canon was written in D), and one in G. No lever changes. Fingerings are included.

The Canon is quite easy to play, since it's just a repetition of about 8 sets of chords. Once you learn the series of chords, you're 90% there!

This is a great favorite for weddings or other formal occasions (first nights, concerts, etc), so if you plan on playing in public at some point, this is a great piece to add to your repetoire!

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Theme to Play, February 20, 1999

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This review is from: Canon by Pachelbel (Spiral-bound)

As a harp student, I was very surprised to find such a selection of books on the topic at Amazon.

Sylvia Woods is a remarkable player (I recommend her recordings also), as well as being wonderful at composing and arranging music. Pachelbel's Cannon is a simple yet beautiful theme, and well-known. Anyone playing for gigs or just for fun should have it in their repertoire.

The book comes with many variations on the tune, including Easy and Advanced Harp Solos, and a Harp Duet either for two harps or one harp and another instrument. Also, you can play the song in either D or G.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Arrangement, April 15, 2009

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Holly Kemble (Covington, KY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Canon by Pachelbel (Spiral-bound)

This is a beautiful piece of music that is written in two keys, and both versions have a beginner and advanced level. There are also arrangements for harp plus other instruments. The fingering has been added, and overall is logical and makes sense.