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Johann Pachelbel

The German Baroque composer, Johann Pachelbel was a famous organist, who is known for the south German organ tradition. This category includes all the questions and answers about Johann Pachelbel and his contributions in music.

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Where can you find classical guitar sheet music for canon in D?

A person can find classical guitar sheet music for Canon in D at Music stores, that sell instruments. It can also be found in online forum websites.

What instruments were used in the song called Canon Pachelbel in D major?

Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel was originally scored for three violins and basso continuo.

How do you pronounce Johann Pachelbel?

Iowa Public Radio has a great resource for pronunciation of Western classical music names and terms; they give the following...

Johann Pachelbel : YO-hahn pah-KELL-b'l

...which certainly seems like the correct German pronunciation, but they note that in the United States you will frequently hear an Americanized version,

YO-hahn PAH-k'l-bell

which I guess reflects our tendency to shift the emphasis to the first syllable. You might get some funny looks in the U.S. if you use the full German pronunciation.

What is the history of Pachelbels Canon in D?

Johann Pachelbel (died March 9, 1706) was a German Baroque composer, organist and teacher, who brought the south German organ tradition to its peak. He composed a large body of sacred and secular music, and his contributions to the development of the chorale prelude and fugue have earned him a place among the most important composers of the middle Baroque era.

Pachelbel wrote Cannon in D around 1680, while working at the Predigerkirche in Erfurt, Germany; it has since been updated with a rock music theme. It recently was performed on a popular video on YouTube by a teenager in China on an electric guitar.

What are Pachelbel's well known pieces?

The most famous composition by Pachelbel is unarguably the Canon in D. It is widely heard in weddings and frequently included in classical music compilations. His other works include sets of fugues for organ.

What music did Johann Pachelbel write?

Johann Pachelbel was famous for being a German Baroque composer, organist, and instructor. He created many famous organ pieces, which boosted the popularity of the German organ. He was also an inspirational developer of the Baroque fugue and chorale prelude.

When did Johann Pachelbel die?

Europe

More specifically, Germany. He was born and buried there.

Johann Pachelbel lived in the Netherlands region.

He use to live in Europe to be more specific Germany.He was born and buried there to.Johann Pachelbel lived in the Netherlands region.

Where can you find Johann Pachelbel Pictures?

Pachelbel died long before photography was invented, but portraits (paintings) of him can be found through a Google search.

Is canon in D major by Pachelbel a masterpiece?

It's a popular work, but it's hardly a masterpiece on the same level as something like Beethoven's 9th Symphony.

What are some of Johann Pachelbel's songs?

Johann Pachelbel is best known for his composition "Canon in D," which has become a staple in classical music and popular culture. Other notable works include "Chaconne in F minor" and "Fugue in C minor." Pachelbel also composed a variety of keyboard works, such as "Toccata in E minor" and numerous sacred choral pieces, contributing significantly to the Baroque music repertoire.

What songs did Johann Pachelbel write?

He wrote many music pieces including the canon in D, which was also one of his most famous songs .

Where can you find the CD by Adrian Scott which is called Pachelbel In Nature CD?

I am looking to buy the above CD from the Nature Impressions series Copyright 1997. It is entitled, Adrian Scott: Pachelbel In Nature I was distributed out of Canada and is for relaxation and enjoyment.

What is the Christmas song made with Pachelbels Canon in D?

Pachelbels Canon in D is not Christmas music.

Perhaps someone has combined this piece with something else, but it wouldn't have been composed by Pachelbel.

Was Johann Pachelbel married?

Yes he was married twice. His first wife, Barbara Gabler in October 1681. She died along with their only son in October of 1683 during a plague. In August 1684, he married his 2nd wife, Judith Drommer. They had 2 daughters and 5 sons.