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Canon Progression Chord Progression in Eb major

In Eb major the Canon Progression progression is Eb – Bb – Cm – Gm – Ab – Eb – Ab – Bb.

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	Eb	`x65046`
V	Bb	`x10331`
vi	Cm	`x3101x`
iii	Gm	`3100xx`
IV	Ab	`43111x`

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 Eb major

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

Canon Progression in other keys

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

Other progressions in Eb 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 Eb major?

Eb – Bb – Cm – Gm – Ab – Eb – Ab – Bb.

What notes are in Eb major?

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

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

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

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