This extremely popular Canon by Pachelbel was originally in D major, but set in C major for this mixed-level arrangement. There are three different options for guitar three, but 3c will be the best sounding accompaniment part. The chord progression is repeated over and over. Part 3c includes a two-string bar in the F major chord. Balance and legato playing are important for this piece. Guitar one should slow practice the sixteenth note section making sure that right and left hand fingerings are uniform. This piece is certainly a crowd pleaser!

Cultural/Historical Context: Johann Pachelbel (1653-1706) was a German composer, teacher and organist who experiences tremendous success during his lifetime. He primarily wrote sacred music. Pachelbel's Canon in D major, a piece of chamber music scored for three violins and basso continuo and originally paired with a gigue in the same key, experienced a tremendous surge in popularity during the 1970s. Now one of the most recognized and famous baroque compositions, it has in recent years become extremely popular for use in weddings.