G# Pachelbel's Canon

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

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IG#
VD#
viFm
iiiCm
IVC#
IG#
IVC#
VD#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1G#
Bar 2D#
Bar 3Fm
Bar 4Cm
Bar 5C#
Bar 6G#
Bar 7C#
Bar 8D#

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

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

The G# Pachelbel Canon progression (G# – D# – Fm – Cm – 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 (G#Maj7 – D#7 – Fm7 – Cm7 – C#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – C#Maj7 – D#7), it gains a lush, orchestral texture.

Classical / PopEpic & Nostalgic4/4 · 8 bars

Chords (triads): G#, D#, Fm, Cm, C#.

Chords (7th): G#Maj7, D#7, Fm7, Cm7, C#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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