Guitar chord progressions

16 progressions × 24 keys — every chord name, ready to play.

Major keys

C major C# major D major D# major E major F major F# major G major G# major A major A# major B major

Minor keys

C minor C# minor D minor D# minor E minor F minor F# minor G minor G# minor A minor A# minor B minor

Popular major progressions

I–IV–VRock, country, blues

Bright, triumphant

IIVV

I–V–vi–IVPop, rock

Uplifting, anthemic

IVviIV

I–vi–IV–VDoo-wop, '50s pop, R&B

Nostalgic, sweet

IviIVV

ii–V–IJazz, bossa nova

Sophisticated, smooth

ii7V7Imaj7

Popular minor progressions

i–VII–VI–VIIRock, metal

Dramatic, intense

iVIIVIVII

i–iv–VII–IIIRock, pop, film

Dark, cinematic

iivVIIIII

i–VI–III–VIIPop, punk, indie

Epic, anthemic

iVIIIIVII

i–VII–VI–VFlamenco, rock, classical

Tense, descending

iVIIVIV

About chord progressions

A chord progression is a sequence of chords that forms the harmonic backbone of a song. Roman numerals (I, IV, V, etc.) describe scale degrees, making progressions transposable to any key. Whether you play rock, jazz, blues, or pop, learning common progressions is the fastest path to understanding how songs are built and how to write your own.