Chord Progressions
Which chord with which scale?
Example: C Major
Chord's make up
Root
C
D
E
F
G
A
Third
E
F
G
A
B
C
Fifth
G
A
B
C
D
E
Number
I
II
III
IV
V
VI
Chord Name
C
Dm
Em
F
G
Am

Due to the Key Signature, Chords:

I IV & V are always major

II III & VI are always minor
A very Common chord progression is I, VI, II, V, I

Chord Progression Plan:

I to any chord

II to V or V7

III to VI

IV to I or V

V to I

VI to II
Chord Progression Examples . . . .
Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba", The Isley Brothers' "Twist and Shout"
I
IV
V
V
The Troggs' "Wild Thing"
I
IV
V
IV
Gershwin "I've Got Rhythm"
I
VI
II
V
Journey in "Don't Stop Believin"
I
VI
IV
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Police "Every Breath You Take"
I
VI
IV
V
Bill Withers' "Lean On Me"
I
IIm
IIIm
IV
Buddy Holly "Heart Beat"
I
I
IV
V
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