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Pop Classic

pop

I – V – vi – IV

The most common progression in modern pop.

50s Progression

pop

I – vi – IV – V

A timeless, nostalgic sound used across decades.

Emotional Pop

pop

vi – IV – I – V

Melancholic and introspective. Great for ballads.

Pop Anthem

pop

I – IV – V – IV

Bright and uplifting. Common in stadium pop.

Minor Pop

pop

i – VI – III – VII

Dark but catchy. Popularised by alt-pop artists.

Rock Anthem

rock

I – V – IV – V

Energetic and driving. Built for arenas.

Rock Ballad

rock

vi – IV – I – V

Emotional and anthemic. Works in minor or major.

Rock Staple

rock

I – bVII – IV – V

The bVII adds a raw, slightly modal flavour.

Power Progression

rock

I – IV – I – V

Four chords, maximum impact. Heard in countless rock classics.

Minor Rock

rock

i – bVII – bVI – bVII

A darker, heavier sound. Great for hard rock and metal.

Jazz Standard

jazz

ii – V – I – vi

Dm7

Cmaj7

Am7

The ii–V–I is the foundation of jazz harmony.

Rhythm Changes

jazz

I – vi – ii – V

Cmaj7

Am7

Dm7

Borrowed from Gershwin. A bebop staple.

Jazz Turnaround

jazz

ii – V – I

Dm7

Cmaj7

A classic ending phrase that loops back to the top.

Minor ii–V–i

jazz

ii° – V – i

Dm7

Am7

The minor key equivalent of the most essential jazz movement.

Autumn Leaves

jazz

ii – V – I – IV – vii° – III – vi

Dm7

Cmaj7

Fmaj7

Bm7

Am7

The classic descending cycle-of-fifths heard in the jazz standard.

12-Bar Blues

blues

I – IV – I – V – IV – I

The cornerstone of blues, rock, and R&B.

Blues Turnaround

blues

I – IV – V – IV

A short loop with classic blues tension.

Minor Blues

blues

i – iv – i – v – iv – i

Am7

Dm7

Am7

Dm7

Am7

Darker and moodier than the standard 12-bar.

Quick Change Blues

blues

I – IV – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V

A variation of the 12-bar with an early IV chord.

Jazz Blues

blues

I7 – IV7 – I7 – V7 – IV7 – I7

Cmaj7

The blues form enriched with jazz extensions.

Classic Country

country

I – IV – V – I

Simple, honest, and immediately recognisable.

Country Ballad

country

I – V – vi – IV

A heartfelt, storytelling progression.

Country Gospel

country

I – IV – I – V

A warm, hymn-like sound rooted in Southern tradition.

Outlaw Country

country

I – bVII – IV – I

Gritty and direct. Favoured by outlaw and Americana artists.

Country Minor

country

i – VII – VI – VII

A minor-key twist on country, lending a darker emotional tone.

Smooth R&B

r&b

I – IV – vi – V

Cmaj7

Fmaj7

Am7

Silky and soulful. A go-to for contemporary R&B.

Soulful

r&b

vi – IV – V – I

Am7

Fmaj7

Cmaj7

A minor-leaning groove with plenty of soul.

Neo-Soul

r&b

I – iii – IV – V

Cmaj7

Em7

Fmaj7

Lush and introspective. A staple of neo-soul and modern R&B.

R&B Ballad

r&b

I – vi – ii – V

Cmaj7

Am7

Dm7

Slow, emotive, and rich in feeling.

Funk Groove

r&b

I7 – IV7

Tight and rhythmic. Built on the tension of dominant chords.

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