Canon in D in E major
Canon in D is I · V · vi · iii. In E major that is E, B, C#m, G#m. From Pachelbel's Canon. Elegant and timeless. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.
Songs that use this
- Pachelbel's Canon · Johann Pachelbel
- Basket Case · Green Day
- Go Your Own Way · Fleetwood Mac
Why it works
In E major this loop is E, B, C#m, G#m (I · V · vi · iii). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. vi adds a minor color. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.
Chords in E major
Jump to each shape used in this loop.
Try in other keys
Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.
C major → C · G · Am · EmD major → D · A · Bm · F#mE major → E · B · C#m · G#mF major → F · C · Dm · AmG major → G · D · Em · BmA major → A · E · F#m · C#mB major → B · F# · G#m · D#m