Canon 3-voice in A major

Jun Yamamoto

ModernObscureA major~3 min
H4
Henle (estimated)
RCM 6ABRSM 5

About this piece

Jun Yamamoto’s three-voice canon is a study in tonal counterpoint with a contemporary sensibility. It is distinguished by the clarity of its three-part interplay and accessible melodic writing.

Teacher notes

Balancing the three voices so that the canonic subject is always audible is the main technical task.

Technical focus

counterpointvoicingcantabilefinger-independence

Mood

lyricalelegant

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Frequently asked questions

How hard is Canon 3-voice in A major by Jun Yamamoto?

Canon 3-voice in A major is rated Henle level 4 of 9 — intermediate repertoire, roughly ABRSM grades 5–6. In the RCM system it corresponds to about level 6.

What level do I need to play Canon 3-voice in A major?

You should be comfortable at Henle level 4 — meaning you can already play level 3–4 pieces cleanly. Learning it one level early is possible as a stretch piece, but more than that usually leads to months of frustration.

How long is Canon 3-voice in A major?

A typical performance of Canon 3-voice in A major lasts about 3 minutes.

Where can I get free sheet music for Canon 3-voice in A major?

Canon 3-voice in A major is available as free public-domain sheet music on IMSLP — the score is linked directly from this page.

What pieces are similar to Canon 3-voice in A major?

Pieces at a comparable difficulty and character include Canon 4-voice ascending 6th in B-flat minor by Jun Yamamoto, Canon 4-voice ascending 6th b moll by Jun Yamamoto, Canon 4-voice descending 6th in C minor by Jun Yamamoto — see the full similar-pieces list on this page.