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Beginner guitar chord progressions with Roman numerals, automatic transposition, audio playback and matching Jamuzo grooves.

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Intermediate progression

IV V iii vi Chord Progression

Intermediate • IV – V – iii – vi

The IV–V–iii–vi progression is a useful pop, anime and cinematic sequence. In C major, it becomes F, G, Em and Am. It is designed for quick transposition, clear chord practice and immediate use with…

Intermediate progression

IVmaj7 V7 iii7 vi7 Chord Progression

Intermediate • IVmaj7 – V7 – iii7 – vi7

The IVmaj7–V7–iii7–vi7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Fmaj7, G7, Em7 and Am7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.

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Minor 12 Bar Blues Chord Progression

Intermediate • i7 – i7 – i7 – i7 – iv7 – iv7 – i7 – i7 – v7 – iv7 – i7 – v7

The minor 12-bar blues keeps the familiar blues form but replaces the main harmony with minor seventh chords. It is ideal for expressive phrasing and slower, moodier jams.

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Minor Eight Bar Blues Chord Progression

Intermediate • i7 – iv7 – i7 – VI7 – i7 – V7 – i7 – V7

The i7–iv7–i7–VI7–i7–V7–i7–V7 form is a practical blues roadmap. In A, the chord sequence is Am7, Dm7, Am7, F7, Am7, E7, Am7 and E7. Hear the dominant movement, keep the pulse steady and use the…

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Minor Power Chord Progression

Beginner • i5 – VII5 – VI5 – VII5

The i5–VII5–VI5–VII5 pattern turns a small set of movable shapes into a complete rock section. In E, play E5, D5, C5 and D5. The power and suspended voicings keep the harmony direct and easy…

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Pachelbel Style Chord Progression

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

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

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Quick Change 12 Bar Blues Chord Progression

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

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

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Suspended Add9 Chord Progression

Beginner • Isus2 – I – Iadd9 – I

The Isus2–I–Iadd9–I sequence uses open colour tones and smooth movement for soul, R&B and atmospheric guitar. In D, the chords are Dsus2, D, Dadd9 and D. Let each voicing ring and connect the changes…

Intermediate progression

Suspended Rock Chord Progression

Intermediate • Isus2 – IVsus2 – Vsus4 – I

The Isus2–IVsus2–Vsus4–I pattern turns a small set of movable shapes into a complete rock section. In D, play Dsus2, Gsus2, Asus4 and D. The power and suspended voicings keep the harmony direct and easy…

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vi IV I V Chord Progression

Beginner • vi – IV – I – V

The vi IV I V progression uses the same major-key chord family as I V vi IV but starts on the relative minor chord. That simple change gives it a more reflective and emotional…

Beginner progression

vi V IV V Chord Progression

Beginner • vi – V – IV – V

The vi–V–IV–V progression is a useful pop rock and ballads sequence. In C major, it becomes Am, G, F and G. It is designed for quick transposition, clear chord practice and immediate use with…

Intermediate progression

vi7 ii7 V7 Imaj7 Chord Progression

Intermediate • vi7 – ii7 – V7 – Imaj7

The vi7–ii7–V7–Imaj7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Am7, Dm7, G7 and Cmaj7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.