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Canon Progression Chord Progression in Db major

In Db major the Canon Progression progression is Db – Ab – Bbm – Fm – Gb – Db – Gb – Ab.

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	Db	`98666x`
V	Ab	`43111x`
vi	Bbm	`xx8666`
iii	Fm	`xx3111`
IV	Gb	`244322`

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 Db major

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

Canon Progression in other keys

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

Other progressions in Db 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 Db major?

Db – Ab – Bbm – Fm – Gb – Db – Gb – Ab.

What notes are in Db major?

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

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

The Db major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from C# is the easiest choice.

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