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How to Play the Canon in D Chords on Piano
Before tackling the Canon melody, master its engine: the eight-chord ground (D–A–Bm–F#m–G–D–G–A) that loops through the entire piece — and through half of pop music. Two rounds of block chords with bass here.
Pair this with the Canon in D melody lesson: chords first, melody second, then hands together.
🎼 Key: D major
📊 Level: medium
🎵 64 notes
💡 Tip: start at 50% speed in Practice Mode
🎹 Canon Chords (Pachelbel Progression) — Notes to Play (in order)
D – A – Bm – F#m – G – D – G – A (×2, block chords with bass)
Notes marked with + play at the same time (two hands). Open the piano above, switch to Practice Mode, and follow the green highlights.
✅ 4 Tips to Learn It Faster
- Learn the Canon in D melody lesson first so your ear knows where each chord leads.
- Keep the bass line singing — it's the famous descending backbone.
- Place all four fingers before pressing; chords reward preparation.
- Loop both rounds without stopping to build wedding-gig stamina.