Chord Progressions

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C

Explore the diatonic chords and progressions

Diatonic Chords in C

I
C
C-E-G
ii
Dm
D-F-A
iii
Em
E-G-B
IV
F
F-A-C
V
G
G-B-D
vi
Am
A-C-E
vii°
Bdim
B-D-F

Popular Progressions

I-V-vi-IV

Pop Progression

"Uplifting, hopeful"

Popular in C:

Let It Be - BeatlesPiano Man - Billy Joel
Feeling: Uplifting, hopeful

vi-IV-I-V

Emotional Progression

"Emotional, powerful"

Popular in C:

Grenade - Bruno MarsCounting Stars - OneRepublic
Feeling: Emotional, powerful

I-vi-IV-V

50s Progression

"Classic, nostalgic"

Popular in C:

Stand By Me - Ben E. KingBlue Moon - Frank Sinatra
Feeling: Classic, nostalgic

I-IV-V-IV

Popular Progression

"Versatile, popular"

Popular in C:

Free Fallin' - Tom Petty
Feeling: Popular choice
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