What are the most common chord progressions?

I-V-vi-IV (the 'pop progression') powers thousands of hits. ii-V-I is the heart of jazz. 12-bar blues uses I-IV-V. Canon (I-V-vi-iii-IV-I-IV-V) is everywhere in classical and ballads. The library has all of these in every key.

How do I transpose a progression to another key?

Each progression here is built from Roman numerals (I, IV, V, vi…) — the numbers stay the same regardless of key, only the chord names change. Click the key selector to instantly retune the entire progression to any of the twelve major or minor keys.

Can I play along with a progression?

Yes — open Backing Tracks to build a full chord + bass + drum jam at any tempo. Each progression on this hub also has a built-in playback so you can hear the loop on the spot before deciding to take it into Backing Tracks.

Progressions

Common patterns across genres

Pop · C

I–V–vi–IV

Let It Be - The Beatles

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Browse the chord progressions that power pop, rock, jazz, blues and more - in every key, with audio, famous songs and Roman numeral analysis.

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Every Roman numeral pattern at a glance — sorted by mood, with a fit badge that tells you whether the progression is purely diatonic, uses modal mixture, or steps fully outside the key.

Progression	Mood	Fit	Genre
I-V-vi-IV Major key	Uplifting	4/4diatonic	Pop	Open in C →
I-IV-V Major key	Uplifting	3/3diatonic	Folk	Open in C →
I-IV-V-I Major key	Uplifting	4/4diatonic	Classical	Open in C →
I-iii-vi-IV Major key	Uplifting	4/4diatonic	Pop	Open in C →
I-IV-V-IV Major key	Energetic	4/4diatonic	Rock	Open in C →
I-♭VII-IV-I Major key	Energetic	3/4modal mixture	Rock	Open in C →
I7-IV7-I7-V7 Major key	Energetic	4/4diatonic	Blues	Open in C →
I7-I7-I7-I7-IV7-IV7-I7-I7-V7-IV7-I7-V7 Major key	Energetic	12/12diatonic	Blues	Open in C →
ii-V-I Major key	Smooth	3/3diatonic	Jazz	Open in C →
ii-V-I-vi Major key	Smooth	4/4diatonic	Jazz	Open in C →
ii°-V-i Minor key	Smooth	3/3diatonic	Jazz	Open in C →
IV-V-iii-vi Major key	Smooth	4/4diatonic	Pop	Open in C →
i-VI-iv-V Minor key	Smooth	4/4diatonic	R&B and Soul	Open in C →
I-vi-IV-V Major key	Nostalgic	4/4diatonic	Pop	Open in C →
I-vi-ii-V Major key	Nostalgic	4/4diatonic	Jazz	Open in C →
I-vi-IV-V Major key	Nostalgic	4/4diatonic	R&B and Soul	Open in C →
vi-IV-I-V Major key	Melancholic	4/4diatonic	Pop	Open in C →
i-iv-v-i Minor key	Melancholic	4/4diatonic	Blues	Open in C →
i-VI-III-VII Minor key	Epic	4/4diatonic	Rock	Open in C →
i-♭VI-♭VII-i Minor key	Epic	2/4modal mixture	Metal	Open in C →
i-♭VII-♭VI-V Minor key	Epic	2/4modal mixture	Cinematic and Film	Open in C →
i-♭VII-♭VI-♭VII Minor key	Epic	1/4modal mixture	Metal	Open in C →
i-III-iv-VI Minor key	Mysterious	4/4diatonic	Cinematic and Film	Open in C →

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Pop

Catchy, sing-along progressions used in modern pop hits and radio anthems.

Rock

Energetic, riff-driven progressions that power rock songs from classic to alternative.

Jazz

Sophisticated harmonic motion built on extended chords and ii–V–I cells.

Blues

Twelve-bar and minor blues progressions with strong dominant motion.

Folk

Simple, open-position progressions that work great for acoustic guitar and singing.

Classical

Functional harmony patterns rooted in tonic, predominant and dominant motion.

R&B and Soul

Smooth, soulful progressions with frequent secondary dominants and extensions.

Metal

Dark, modal progressions emphasizing minor keys, ♭VI, ♭VII and chromatic tension.

Cinematic and Film

Modal, suspenseful progressions used in film scoring, trailers and games.

Every progression in every key

Pick a Roman numeral pattern, then choose the key you want to play it in. Every page includes audio playback, chord names and a deep music theory dive.

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I–V–vi–IV major

I–vi–IV–V major

vi–IV–I–V major

I–iii–vi–IV major

IV–V–iii–vi major

ii–V–I major

ii–V–I–vi major

C major

Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7 – Am7

C♯ major

D♯m7 – G♯7 – C♯maj7 – A♯m7

D major

Em7 – A7 – Dmaj7 – Bm7

E♭ major

Fm7 – B♭7 – E♭maj7 – Cm7

E major

F♯m7 – B7 – Emaj7 – C♯m7

F major

Gm7 – C7 – Fmaj7 – Dm7

F♯ major

G♯m7 – C♯7 – F♯maj7 – D♯m7

G major

Am7 – D7 – Gmaj7 – Em7

A♭ major

B♭m7 – E♭7 – A♭maj7 – Fm7

A major

Bm7 – E7 – Amaj7 – F♯m7

B♭ major

Cm7 – F7 – B♭maj7 – Gm7

B major

C♯m7 – F♯7 – Bmaj7 – G♯m7

D♯ major

Fm7 – A♯7 – D♯maj7 – Cm7

F major

Gm7 – C7 – Fmaj7 – Dm7

G♭ major

A♭m7 – D♭7 – G♭maj7 – E♭m7

G♯ major

A♯m7 – D♯7 – G♯maj7 – Fm7

A♯ major

Cm7 – F7 – A♯maj7 – Gm7

C major

Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7 – Am7

B major

D♭m7 – G♭7 – Bmaj7 – A♭m7

E major

G♭m7 – B7 – Emaj7 – D♭m7

D♭ major

E♭m7 – A♭7 – D♭maj7 – B♭m7

ii°–V–i minor

I–vi–ii–V major

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i–VI–III–VII minor

I–♭VII–IV–I major

I–IV–V–IV major

Blues

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I7–IV7–I7–V7 major

I7–I7–I7–I7–IV7–IV7–I7–I7–V7–IV7–I7–V7 major

C major

C7 – C7 – C7 – C7 – F7 – F7 – C7 – C7 – G7 – F7 – C7 – G7

C♯ major

C♯7 – C♯7 – C♯7 – C♯7 – F♯7 – F♯7 – C♯7 – C♯7 – G♯7 – F♯7 – C♯7 – G♯7

D major

D7 – D7 – D7 – D7 – G7 – G7 – D7 – D7 – A7 – G7 – D7 – A7

E♭ major

E♭7 – E♭7 – E♭7 – E♭7 – A♭7 – A♭7 – E♭7 – E♭7 – B♭7 – A♭7 – E♭7 – B♭7

E major

E7 – E7 – E7 – E7 – A7 – A7 – E7 – E7 – B7 – A7 – E7 – B7

F major

F7 – F7 – F7 – F7 – B♭7 – B♭7 – F7 – F7 – C7 – B♭7 – F7 – C7

F♯ major

F♯7 – F♯7 – F♯7 – F♯7 – B7 – B7 – F♯7 – F♯7 – C♯7 – B7 – F♯7 – C♯7

G major

G7 – G7 – G7 – G7 – C7 – C7 – G7 – G7 – D7 – C7 – G7 – D7

A♭ major

A♭7 – A♭7 – A♭7 – A♭7 – D♭7 – D♭7 – A♭7 – A♭7 – E♭7 – D♭7 – A♭7 – E♭7

A major

A7 – A7 – A7 – A7 – D7 – D7 – A7 – A7 – E7 – D7 – A7 – E7

B♭ major

B♭7 – B♭7 – B♭7 – B♭7 – E♭7 – E♭7 – B♭7 – B♭7 – F7 – E♭7 – B♭7 – F7

B major

B7 – B7 – B7 – B7 – E7 – E7 – B7 – B7 – F♯7 – E7 – B7 – F♯7

D♯ major

D♯7 – D♯7 – D♯7 – D♯7 – G♯7 – G♯7 – D♯7 – D♯7 – A♯7 – G♯7 – D♯7 – A♯7

F major

F7 – F7 – F7 – F7 – A♯7 – A♯7 – F7 – F7 – C7 – A♯7 – F7 – C7

G♭ major

G♭7 – G♭7 – G♭7 – G♭7 – B7 – B7 – G♭7 – G♭7 – D♭7 – B7 – G♭7 – D♭7

G♯ major

G♯7 – G♯7 – G♯7 – G♯7 – C♯7 – C♯7 – G♯7 – G♯7 – D♯7 – C♯7 – G♯7 – D♯7

A♯ major

A♯7 – A♯7 – A♯7 – A♯7 – D♯7 – D♯7 – A♯7 – A♯7 – F7 – D♯7 – A♯7 – F7

C major

C7 – C7 – C7 – C7 – F7 – F7 – C7 – C7 – G7 – F7 – C7 – G7

B major

B7 – B7 – B7 – B7 – E7 – E7 – B7 – B7 – G♭7 – E7 – B7 – G♭7

E major

E7 – E7 – E7 – E7 – A7 – A7 – E7 – E7 – B7 – A7 – E7 – B7

D♭ major

D♭7 – D♭7 – D♭7 – D♭7 – G♭7 – G♭7 – D♭7 – D♭7 – A♭7 – G♭7 – D♭7 – A♭7

i–iv–v–i minor

Metal

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i–♭VI–♭VII–i minor

i–♭VII–♭VI–♭VII minor

Cinematic and Film

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i–♭VII–♭VI–V minor

i–III–iv–VI minor

R&B and Soul

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I–vi–IV–V major

i–VI–iv–V minor

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common chord progressions?: I-V-vi-IV (the 'pop progression') powers thousands of hits. ii-V-I is the heart of jazz. 12-bar blues uses I-IV-V. Canon (I-V-vi-iii-IV-I-IV-V) is everywhere in classical and ballads. The library has all of these in every key.
How do I transpose a progression to another key?: Each progression here is built from Roman numerals (I, IV, V, vi…) — the numbers stay the same regardless of key, only the chord names change. Click the key selector to instantly retune the entire progression to any of the twelve major or minor keys.
Can I play along with a progression?: Yes — open Backing Tracks to build a full chord + bass + drum jam at any tempo. Each progression on this hub also has a built-in playback so you can hear the loop on the spot before deciding to take it into Backing Tracks.