i–v–VI–III–iv–i–iv–V · Pachelbel in minor · C minor · i–v–VI–III–iv–i–iv–V
Minor Canon is a chord pattern you can play in any key. The degrees are i–v–VI–III–iv–i–iv–V.
The canon sequence started in minor. Darker on the way down, with a major V at the end that asks to repeat.
Patterns are common chord moves. They are not the chart of a recorded hit.
Patterns are named by theory. Play them in any key that fits your voice.
Each song page has a chord chart, fingerings, and the same song in every key.
i – v – VI – III – iv – i – iv – V
Cm · Gm · Ab · Eb · Fm · Cm · Fm · G
| 1 | Cm | Gm | Ab | Eb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fm | Cm | Fm | G |
Keep the first four bars quiet. Raise the voice a little on VI, then let the last V open the next lap.
| Keys | Chord chart |
|---|---|
| C minor · Written in this key | Cm · Gm · Ab · Eb · Fm · Cm · Fm · G |
| Db minor | C#m · G#m · A · E · F#m · C#m · F#m · G# |
| D minor | Dm · Am · Bb · F · Gm · Dm · Gm · A |
| Eb minor | D#m · A#m · B · F# · G#m · D#m · G#m · A# |
| E minor | Em · Bm · C · G · Am · Em · Am · B |
| F minor | Fm · Cm · Db · Ab · Bbm · Fm · Bbm · C |
| F# minor | F#m · C#m · D · A · Bm · F#m · Bm · C# |
| G minor | Gm · Dm · Eb · Bb · Cm · Gm · Cm · D |
| Ab minor | G#m · D#m · E · B · C#m · G#m · C#m · D# |
| A minor | Am · Em · F · C · Dm · Am · Dm · E |
| Bb minor | Bbm · Fm · Gb · Db · Ebm · Bbm · Ebm · F |
| B minor | Bm · F#m · G · D · Em · Bm · Em · F# |
These songs use this pattern. This is not their chord chart: real recordings differ in key, rhythm and the chords they add.
No Songbook entry uses this pattern as a run of chords.