Sticking to the Canon

Have begun playing piano again.

My old piano teacher, back in RI, passed away, and it's been years since I fiddled, but it does make me very happy.

I am "remastering" my Pachalbel's Canon in D. I play it very slowly, because I must, and because I find the chords amazingly beautiful.

To play it again is like sitting with a very dear and very old friend with whom I had lost contact.

I will someday own a very nice grand piano and play it daily in my retirement. Other than dying off-planet, this is my only self-focused goal in life.

Comments

[Ted O'Connor]

Tom:

Learn the "Jupiter Suite." Combine both goals.

[Michal Shapiro]

..or the first Bach invention. It's not that hard, and it it celestial (as is most Bach). Then move on to Clair de Lune ;-)

[Victoria FERAUGE]

A few years ago when we were living in Passy in Paris, I took up the violin again after letting it go for many years. One of the first pieces my professor and I worked on (and played) together was Pachabel's Canon. It's a beautiful piece and it is a joy to play solo or with others.

Good choice, Mr. Barnett. :-)