About the Chord Progression Generator
Pick a key and all seven diatonic chords appear. Click any chord to hear it on its own, then stack them into a progression. The built-in presets give you a starting point if you want one, or build from scratch. Hit Play and the whole thing loops so you can hear how the chords move together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chord progression?
A sequence of chords that forms the harmony of a song. The repeating chord pattern you hear in the verse or chorus, that is the progression. Roman numerals (I, IV, V, vi) keep it key-neutral so the same pattern works in C, G, or any other key.
What is the most common chord progression in pop music?
I-V-vi-IV. In C that means C-G-Am-F. You have heard it in hundreds of songs without realizing. It balances bright and emotional in a way that just lands, which is why songwriters keep coming back to it.
What are diatonic chords?
Chords built entirely from the notes of a single scale. In any major key the pattern goes: major, minor, minor, major, major, minor, diminished. Always. That predictability is why certain chords feel like they belong together. They are all diatonic to the same key.
How do I start writing chord progressions?
Grab a structure that works and make it your own. I-V-vi-IV is a solid starting point. Swap one chord out, see how the feel changes. Try the same thing in a minor key. Try the 12-bar blues pattern. Starting from something proven and tweaking it is more productive than staring at a blank page.
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