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Canon Progression Chord Progression in Bb major

In Bb major the Canon Progression progression is Bb – F – Gm – Dm – Eb – Bb – Eb – F.

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

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
I	Bb	`x10331`
V	F	`10321x`
vi	Gm	`3100xx`
iii	Dm	`xx0231`
IV	Eb	`x65046`

How to practise

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

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

Key facts about Bb major

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

Canon Progression in other keys

C major Db major D major Eb major E major F major F# major G major Ab major A major B major

Other progressions in Bb major

I-V-vi-IV I-IV-V 12-Bar Blues I-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-V ii-V-I

FAQ

What are the chords of Canon Progression in Bb major?

Bb – F – Gm – Dm – Eb – Bb – Eb – F.

What notes are in Bb major?

Bb major contains Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A.

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

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

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