F major · I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – IV – V

Canon Progression Chord Progression in F major

In F major the Canon Progression progression is F – C – Dm – Am – Bb – F – Bb – C.

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	F	`10321x`
V	C	`x32010`
vi	Dm	`xx0231`
iii	Am	`x02210`
IV	Bb	`x10331`

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 F major

F major contains the notes F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E. See the full F 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 G major Ab major A major Bb major B major

Other progressions in F 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 F major?

F – C – Dm – Am – Bb – F – Bb – C.

What notes are in F major?

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

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

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

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