Martan explains how to develop four-part harmony and open voicings by playing the Pachelbel Canon with a Groove. This utilizes Band-in-a-box. It’s fun. Try it.

Related files:

Section 8: Pachelbel Canon Project

Pachelbel Exercise Melody and Single Bass Note 8-1

Pachelbel Exercise Continuous Melody and Single Bass Note 8-2

Pachelbel Exercise Random Melody 8-3

Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings 8-4

Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings w/Melody 8-5

Pachelbel Exercise Open Voicings w/Melody Continued 8-6

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