A# Pachelbel's Canon

I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in A# major

A♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IA#
VF
viGm
iiiDm
IVD#
IA#
IVD#
VF

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1A#
Bar 2F
Bar 3Gm
Bar 4Dm
Bar 5D#
Bar 6A#
Bar 7D#
Bar 8F

Triad Diagrams — A# Pachelbel's Canon (Guitar)

A# Pachelbel's CanonI – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V

The A# Pachelbel Canon progression (A# – F – Gm – Dm – D# – A# – D# – F) 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 (A#Maj7 – F7 – Gm7 – Dm7 – D#Maj7 – A#Maj7 – D#Maj7 – F7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): A#, F, Gm, Dm, D#.

Chords (7th): A#Maj7, F7, Gm7, Dm7, D#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Let It Be – The Beatles
  • Memories – Maroon 5
  • Basket Case – Green Day
  • Go West – Village People