C Pachelbel's Canon
I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in C major
C Pachelbel's Canon — I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V
The C Pachelbel Canon progression (C – G – Am – Em – F – C – F – G) 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 (CMaj7 – G7 – Am7 – Em7 – FMaj7 – CMaj7 – FMaj7 – G7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.