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Canon Progression Chord Progression in Ab major

In Ab major the Canon Progression progression is Ab – Eb – Fm – Cm – Db – Ab – Db – Eb.

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The progression from Pachelbel's Canon, a bass line that descends step by step and has been reused in hundreds of pop songs. Pachelbel's Canon is the original.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IAb43111x
VEbx65046
viFmxx3111
iiiCmx3101x
IVDb98666x

How to practise

Play one chord per bar and focus on smooth, even strumming. This is a great exercise for steady timing.

  1. Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
  2. Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
  3. Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about Ab major

Ab major contains the notes Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G. See the full Ab Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

Canon Progression in other keys

C majorDb majorD majorEb majorE majorF majorF# majorG majorA majorBb majorB major

Other progressions in Ab major

I-V-vi-IVI-IV-V12-Bar BluesI-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-Vii-V-I

FAQ

What are the chords of Canon Progression in Ab major?

Ab – Eb – Fm – Cm – Db – Ab – Db – Eb.

What notes are in Ab major?

Ab major contains Ab, Bb, C, Db, Eb, F, G.

Which scale can I solo with over Canon Progression in Ab major?

The Ab major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from Ab is the easiest choice.

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