G Pachelbel's Canon
I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V progression in G major
G Pachelbel's Canon — I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V
The G Pachelbel Canon progression (G – D – Em – Bm – C – G – C – D) 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 (GMaj7 – D7 – Em7 – Bm7 – CMaj7 – GMaj7 – CMaj7 – D7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.