Canon in D beginner tutorial — Part 3
In today’s video, we continue to expand our right hand pattern, adding two more lines to our piece. We also discuss how you can tap into your creativity and start inventing your own playing patterns!
Think you’re too much of a beginner to invite your creativity into the music? Let me show you how easy it can be! 😎 Now that you know all the important notes that make up Canon in D, you have everything you need to start building your own playing patterns. I'll walk you through some creative guidelines so you can begin experimenting with confidence, even if you're brand new to piano. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by what you can do! ☺️
Preview of what’s in this piano tutorial:
0:00 - Welcome!
1:53 - Creating your own possibilities with Canon in D
3:20 - First new RH pattern: Step by step
8:18 - Hands together demo
10:01 - Second new RH pattern: Step by step
13:12 - Hands together demo
14:15 - Final play-through: The first six lines of our song! 🎵
19:23 - Reflecting on our learning
Complete tutorial list:
🌱 Canon in D for beginners -- Part 1: https://youtu.be/wlG_57btwvo
🌿 Canon in D for beginners -- Part 2: https://youtu.be/grFE4keM0NE
🌺 Canon in D for beginners -- Part 3: This video!
💐 Canon in D for beginners -- Part 4: https://youtu.be/RR1rR5p797o
🌳 Canon in D for beginners -- Part 5: https://youtu.be/ijzbx2tDMAI
🌟 Canon in D for beginners -- Bonus: https://youtu.be/W7CI1nbbUvQ
If you’d like some extra support as you learn (or a sneak preview of the learning ahead!), I’ve created a printable version of the arrangement I wrote and use in this tutorial series. This arrangement includes:
The complete core arrangement designed specifically for new and returning players
An optional bonus ending featuring the iconic soaring melody, for those ready for a gentle challenge
A personal introduction with helpful tips and context to support your learning
Section-by-section study notes with fingering suggestions, practice tips, and direct links to video walkthroughs
Whether you’re learning this for yourself or preparing to share it with others, this version of Canon in D is a piece that can grow with you!