A Pachelbel's Canon
I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in A major
A Pachelbel's Canon — I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V
The A Pachelbel Canon progression (A – E – F#m – C#m – D – A – D – E) is one of the most influential harmonic sequences in music history. Its eight-chord descending bass line has been adapted into pop, rock, and hip-hop. With seventh voicings (AMaj7 – E7 – F#m7 – C#m7 – DMaj7 – AMaj7 – DMaj7 – E7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.