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Chord Progressions

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Beginner progression

12 Bar Blues Chord Progression

Beginner • I7 – I7 – I7 – I7 – IV7 – IV7 – I7 – I7 – V7 – IV7 – I7 – V7

The 12-bar blues is one of the most important forms a guitarist can learn. Three dominant seventh chords create a complete musical structure for rhythm playing, riffs and first solos.

Intermediate progression

Backdoor Dominant Chord Progression

Intermediate • bVII7 – Imaj7

The ♭VII7–Imaj7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes A#7 and Cmaj7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.

Advanced progression

Backdoor ii V I Chord Progression

Advanced • iv7 – bVII7 – Imaj7

The iv7–♭VII7–Imaj7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Fm7, A#7 and Cmaj7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.

Intermediate progression

Blues Turnaround Chord Progression

Intermediate • I7 – VI7 – ii7 – V7

The I7–VI7–ii7–V7 form is a practical blues roadmap. In C, the chord sequence is C7, A7, Dm7 and G7. Hear the dominant movement, keep the pulse steady and use the built-in transposition control to…

Beginner progression

Boogie Power Chord Progression

Beginner • I5 – IV5 – I5 – V5

The I5–IV5–I5–V5 pattern turns a small set of movable shapes into a complete rock section. In E, play E5, A5, E5 and B5. The power and suspended voicings keep the harmony direct and easy…

Intermediate progression

Canon Style Chord Progression

Intermediate • I – V – vi – iii – IV – I – ii – V

The I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–ii–V progression is a useful classical pop and ballads sequence. In C major, it becomes C, G, Am, Em, F, C, Dm and G. It is designed for quick transposition, clear chord practice…

Intermediate progression

Circle of Fifths Chord Progression

Intermediate • I – iii – vi – ii – V – I

The I–iii–vi–ii–V–I progression is a useful jazz, pop and standards sequence. In C major, it becomes C, Em, Am, Dm, G and C. It is designed for quick transposition, clear chord practice and immediate…

Beginner progression

Classic Rock Power Chord Progression

Beginner • I5 – bVII5 – IV5 – I5

The I5–♭VII5–IV5–I5 pattern turns a small set of movable shapes into a complete rock section. In E, play E5, D5, A5 and E5. The power and suspended voicings keep the harmony direct and easy…

Beginner progression

Dominant Blues Rock Chord Progression

Beginner • I7 – IV7 – I7 – V7

The I7–IV7–I7–V7 form is a practical blues roadmap. In E, the chord sequence is E7, A7, E7 and B7. Hear the dominant movement, keep the pulse steady and use the built-in transposition control to…

Intermediate progression

Eight Bar Blues Chord Progression

Intermediate • I7 – V7 – IV7 – IV7 – I7 – V7 – I7 – V7

The I7–V7–IV7–IV7–I7–V7–I7–V7 form is a practical blues roadmap. In A, the chord sequence is A7, E7, D7, D7, A7, E7, A7 and E7. Hear the dominant movement, keep the pulse steady and use the…

Advanced progression

i bII bVI V Chord Progression

Advanced • i – bII – bVI – V

The i–♭II–♭VI–V minor progression creates a clear dark centre without losing forward motion. In E minor, it becomes Em, F, B and B. Use the selector to transpose it and take the same relationship…

Intermediate progression

i bII i V Chord Progression

Intermediate • i – bII – i – V

The i–♭II–i–V minor progression creates a clear dark centre without losing forward motion. In E minor, it becomes Em, F, Em and B. Use the selector to transpose it and take the same relationship…