B Pachelbel's Canon

I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IB
VF#
viG#m
iiiD#m
IVE
IB
IVE
VF#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1B
Bar 2F#
Bar 3G#m
Bar 4D#m
Bar 5E
Bar 6B
Bar 7E
Bar 8F#

Triad Diagrams — B Pachelbel's Canon (Guitar)

B Pachelbel's CanonI – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V

The B Pachelbel Canon progression (B – F# – G#m – D#m – E – B – E – 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 (BMaj7 – F#7 – G#m7 – D#m7 – EMaj7 – BMaj7 – EMaj7 – F#7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): B, F#, G#m, D#m, E.

Chords (7th): BMaj7, F#7, G#m7, D#m7, EMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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