Johann Pachelbel Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Canon (arr. Tom Donald)Johann Pachelbel15rank/position

Pachelbel Canon Jazz Gospel Piano Remix : The Tom Donald Show

Canon and Gigue in D major for Three Violins and Basso Continuo is known as a representative work by Johann Pachelbel, a master of German Baroque music.

This arrangement is a bold version by Tom Donald that incorporates elements of jazz and gospel.

It further develops the original’s distinctive layered harmonies and progressions, ambitiously seeking dialogue with a variety of contemporary musical styles.

Gentle yet brimming with joy, the music transcends the boundaries of classical and is sure to resonate with a wider audience.

Canon (arr. goza)Johann Pachelbel16rank/position

Transcription of Canon (Pachelbel) — Canon Jazz Goza ver.

Johann Pachelbel, a quintessential Baroque composer who has been reappraised since the mid-20th century resurgence of interest in Baroque music and continues to be beloved today.

This jazz-style arrangement of his signature piece, Canon, is by Goza, a pianist, composer, and creator.

Preserving the original work’s beautiful harmonies while blending them exquisitely with jazz’s distinctive rhythms and improvisation, it offers a fresh charm born from the fusion of classical and jazz.

It’s an arrangement highly recommended even for those unfamiliar with classical music!

Canon (arr. Hiromi Uehara arrangement)Johann Pachelbel17rank/position

Pachelbel’s Canon

Johann Pachelbel’s Canon, widely cherished for its gentle melodic lines and beautiful harmonies.

In Hiromi Uehara’s jazz arrangement, the classical melody of Pachelbel is fused with jazz rhythms and improvisation, preserving the original beauty while adding a contemporary interpretation.

With her exceptional piano technique and playful, witty performance, this arrangement elevates the classic into an entirely new musical experience.

It is a boundary-crossing arrangement achievable precisely because Hiromi Uehara bridges a classical background with a jazz sensibility.

Canon (arr. Masahiro Saito)Johann Pachelbel18rank/position

Canon by Johann Pachelbel, arranged by Masahiro Saito — Print Sheet Music, Piano Solo (Advanced)

Johann Pachelbel, a composer emblematic of the Baroque era.

His Canon and Gigue in D major for three violins and basso continuo—commonly known as Pachelbel’s Canon—is his signature work, celebrated for its beautiful overlapping melodies and simple chord progression.

Masahiro Saito has arranged this masterpiece by incorporating elements of jazz and pop.

While preserving the original’s elegance, the arrangement adds an appealing touch that resonates with an even wider audience.

Why not enjoy a performance of this arrangement, which radiates a fresh charm that transcends the boundaries of classical music?

Canon (arr. Kenji Kane-masu)Johann Pachelbel19rank/position

Pachelbel’s Canon Pachelbel: Canon Pop Arrangement Arr. & Pf: Kenji Kanemasu

The Baroque-era master composer Johann Pachelbel’s Canon and Gigue in D major for three violins and basso continuo, commonly known as Pachelbel’s Canon, is a timeless masterpiece cherished across generations.

Kenji Kanaemasu’s arrangement captivates with melodies that are simple yet intricately interwoven and a crystal-clear tone.

Its gentle, joy-filled character purifies the listener’s heart.

Thanks to its simple structure, the possibilities for arrangement are virtually limitless—another key charm of this work.

Pachelbel / Chorale Canon (Tokyo Solisten, March 14, 1983)Johann Pachelbel20rank/position

Pachelbel / Chorale Canon (Tokyo Solisten, March 14, 1983)

It’s “Chorale ‘O Sacred Head, Now Wounded’ and Canon in D major” by Johann Pachelbel, a German composer and organist of the Baroque period.

You might not be very familiar with this chorale, but the name “Pachelbel’s Canon” probably rings a bell for many.

Pachelbel had a significant influence on the development of the chorale prelude and the fugue, becoming one of the most important figures of the mid-Baroque era.

The opening, with its rich sonority of strings, differs from the canons we typically know, but the canon that flows in the latter half is certainly familiar!