About this song
Pachelbel's Canon, composed around 1680, is famous for its repeating eight-chord progression and interlocking melody lines. It is among the most requested classical pieces at weddings.
Play it in MIDI Room
This is a simplified single-line arrangement so you can hear the melody instantly. To play the full piece with a piano roll, multi-track view, tempo control and A/B practice looping, use the main MIDI Player Online tool with your own MIDI file.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play Canon in D online in my browser?
Yes. Use the demo player above to hear this public-domain Baroque melody instantly, or drop your own MIDI file into the MIDI Player Online tool for full piano-roll playback, tempo control and A/B practice looping. Everything runs locally in your browser — no upload, account or install.
Who composed Canon in D?
Canon in D is Johann Pachelbel (Baroque). It is in the public domain, so it can be freely arranged, performed and used.
What key is Canon in D usually played in?
This arrangement is written in D major. The demo above uses that key so you can hear the melody as traditionally performed.
Is a MIDI file version of Canon in D available?
Instead of downloading a file, you can hear the melody right here with the built-in player. To practice it, set a slow tempo and use the A/B loop to repeat a section. You can also export or record any MIDI you play from the main MIDI Room player.
Where can I get Canon in D MIDI for free?
Pachelbel's Canon in D (c. 1680) is in the public domain, and you can hear our simplified arrangement right here — free, with no download, account or install. For the full multi-track experience, drop any Canon in D MIDI file you own into the main player.