E Pachelbel's Canon
I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in E major
E Pachelbel's Canon — I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V
The E Pachelbel Canon progression (E – B – C#m – G#m – A – E – A – B) 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 (EMaj7 – B7 – C#m7 – G#m7 – AMaj7 – EMaj7 – AMaj7 – B7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.