D# Pachelbel's Canon

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

D♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
ID#
VA#
viCm
iiiGm
IVG#
ID#
IVG#
VA#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1D#
Bar 2A#
Bar 3Cm
Bar 4Gm
Bar 5G#
Bar 6D#
Bar 7G#
Bar 8A#

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

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

The D# Pachelbel Canon progression (D# – A# – Cm – Gm – G# – D# – G# – A#) 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 (D#Maj7 – A#7 – Cm7 – Gm7 – G#Maj7 – D#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – A#7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): D#, A#, Cm, Gm, G#.

Chords (7th): D#Maj7, A#7, Cm7, Gm7, G#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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