But to some, Canon in D would resonate even more for weddings because trumpets were “more tada-ish,” Ms. Sisman said, while the Pachelbel, on strings, had a more intimate-sounding aesthetic.

Johann Pachelbel’s classic Canon in D major, a composition that shares elements of “Row, Row, Row Your Boat,” remains a perennial for brides and grooms, even though it was never intended to be.

In the Canon in D major, the basso continuo group forms part of this chamber ensemble: these instruments play the bassline of the piece and provide it with chords “under” the violin melody.

This new release celebrates the enduring Pachelbel’s Canon in D with 15 different versions of the work. They range from the very first recording, made in 1940, to John Dankworth’s interpretation, a ...

One Phd student has compiled a list of classical melodies they’ve used in their songs, which includes Pachelbel’s Canon. Both the melody and chord progression of their Village People cover, Go ...

In the past eight months, a video of a young guitarist playing a modern version of Johann Pachelbel's Canon in D Major has become a sensation on the Internet. The video has been viewed on YouTube ...