March 12th, 2010 by Reb
Here’s a recording from a while ago, playing the same piece: Beethoven’s Pathetique Sonata, by Sharon.
This was during a piano lesson one day preparing for her annual “mini-concert”. So it wasn’t a prepared recording, but she did an awesome job!
PS: Sorry about the shakiness, she wasn’t suppose to know I was recording or else she will get nervous =D
Good job girl! ^^
April 25th, 2009 by Reb
Pachelbel’s Canon, also known as Canon in D major. One of the most popular tones being played and borrowed throughout history. The word Canon, meant for repeated chords with one or more imitations of the melody played after a given duration. Basically, just a melody being repeated with variations to each repetition. Try singing “Row row row your boat” with 2 people or more to create a rondo. You’ve got yourself a canon of some sort.
Pachelbel wrote this chamber music for three violins and basso continuo in 1680, during the Baroque period. Many people recognize this period of time in music history with one famous composer, Bach. Since the discovery of Pachelbel’s arrangement of Canon in D around 1920’s, thousands of varieties arose from this familiar tone. I remember the first time I got my hands on playing this piece, back when I was 12. It was like my dream song. Read the rest of this entry »
