Reference library · Chord progressions

Chord progressions in every key

Twenty-four reference pages, one per major and minor key. Each page lists the seven diatonic chords, the six progressions songwriters actually use (I-V-vi-IV, ii-V-I, vi-IV-I-V, and so on), the borrowed chords that add colour, and real song examples that show each progression in working context. Pick a key you're playing in and start from there.

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Major keys

12 keys · diatonic + borrowed chords
C major D♭ major D major E♭ major E major F major F♯ major G major A♭ major A major B♭ major B major

Minor keys

12 keys · natural minor + common borrowings
C minor C♯ minor D minor D♯ minor E minor F minor F♯ minor G minor G♯ minor A minor B♭ minor B minor

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Looking up an individual chord? Trying to embellish an open chord? Want to outline a progression with arpeggios? Back to the reference library.

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