F# Pachelbel's Canon

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

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF#
VC#
viD#m
iiiA#m
IVB
IF#
IVB
VC#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1F#
Bar 2C#
Bar 3D#m
Bar 4A#m
Bar 5B
Bar 6F#
Bar 7B
Bar 8C#

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

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

The F# Pachelbel Canon progression (F# – C# – D#m – A#m – B – F# – B – C#) 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 (F#Maj7 – C#7 – D#m7 – A#m7 – BMaj7 – F#Maj7 – BMaj7 – C#7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): F#, C#, D#m, A#m, B.

Chords (7th): F#Maj7, C#7, D#m7, A#m7, BMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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