[For Beginners] Play on the Piano! A Collection of Songs Using the Canon Progression

Are you familiar with the so-called “canon progression” in chord progressions?

The progression used in Johann Pachelbel’s Canon in D—widely known as Pachelbel’s Canon—has been quoted in many J-pop hits.

Even if you don’t understand chord theory, you’ve almost certainly heard this golden chord progression at least once.

In this article, we’ve compiled a selection of famous songs that use the “canon progression,” focusing on pieces that are easy for beginners to play on the piano.

We’ve included both Japanese and Western music, chosen across different eras—so try playing these classic canon-progression songs on the piano!