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The free chord progression builder for songwriters, producers, and music students. Drag chords, pick a rhythm style, and play in seconds — no DAW required.

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100% Free No account needed 37 chord types 13+ rhythm styles WAV export Works offline

Everything you need to build progressions

No DAW, no theory knowledge required. Just open the app and start creating.

Drag & Drop Builder

Arrange chords and sections visually. Reorder with drag & drop, duplicate sections, and build complex song structures in minutes.

Live Rhythm Playback

13+ rhythm styles with real audio samples. Hear your progression as a real band — pop, jazz, lo-fi, worship, and more.

Transpose Any Key

Shift your entire progression up or down by semitones. Instantly find the key that fits your voice or instrument.

Export to WAV

Download your chord progression as a high-quality WAV file in one click. Ready to import into any DAW.

Song Library

Save unlimited songs locally. Your progressions are stored in your browser — private, persistent, and always available.

Mixing Console

Adjust instrument volumes and effects. Fine-tune the sound of your progression with the built-in mixing console.

Try it right now

No signup, no install. Press Play on any of these progressions.

I–V–vi–IV — The Pop Axis (C major)
110 BPM · Pop 1
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C
CEG
ii–V–I — Jazz Standard Cornerstone
120 BPM · Pop 1
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Dmin7
DFAC
Lo-fi Jazz Loop — Chill study vibes
75 BPM · Pop 1
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Cmaj7
CEGB

Built for every kind of musician

Whether you're writing songs, studying theory, or producing beats — Chord Sequence fits your workflow.

🎸

Songwriters

Map out chord ideas before picking up your instrument. Hear how a progression feels before committing to paper.

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Music Students

Learn music theory hands-on — not just on paper. Build and listen to any progression you read about in a textbook.

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Producers

Quickly audition dozens of chord ideas without opening your DAW. Export the winner and build from there.

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Teachers

Demonstrate harmony concepts live in class or online. Share a progression link and students can play it instantly.

The world's most-used chord progressions

Recognized in hundreds of hit songs. Play them here, then build your own.

The most-used progression in pop music. Found in thousands of hits.

I–V–vi–IV (Pop)
110 BPM · Pop 1
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C
CEG

The cornerstone of jazz harmony.

ii–V–I (Jazz)
120 BPM · Pop 1
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Dmin7
DFAC

Warm extended chords for study beats and chill music.

Lo-fi Jazz Loop
75 BPM · Pop 1
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Cmaj7
CEGB

Melancholic minor key pop. Emotional and versatile.

Minor Ballad
70 BPM · Pop 1
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Amin
ACE

Play along — songs with chords

Full chords and lyrics for popular songs. Every chord is synchronized — press Play and the active chord highlights above the lyrics in real time.

How it works

Three steps from idea to audio.

1

Add your chords

Click to add chords from a palette of 37 chord types. Drag to reorder, group into sections, and repeat as needed.

2

Pick a rhythm style

Choose from 13+ rhythm styles — pop, jazz, lo-fi, worship, and more. Each style gives your progression a different feel.

3

Play, transpose & export

Hit Play to hear your progression with real audio. Transpose to any key. Export to WAV in one click.

Frequently asked questions

What is Chord Sequence?

Chord Sequence is a free online chord progression builder at chordsequence.com. Drag and drop chords, pick a rhythm style, play live, transpose to any key, and export your progression as a WAV file — all in your browser with no account required.

Is Chord Sequence free to use?

Yes. Chord Sequence is completely free. No subscription, no account, and no credit card required. You can build, play, and export chord progressions with no limitations.

Can I export my chord progression as audio?

Yes. Every progression can be exported to WAV in one click from the editor. The file is ready to import into any DAW (Ableton, Logic, GarageBand, etc.).

Do I need to install anything?

No installation required. Chord Sequence runs entirely in your browser using the Web Audio API. It works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

What chord types does Chord Sequence support?

Chord Sequence supports 37 chord qualities including major, minor, dominant 7th, major 7th, minor 7th, diminished, augmented, suspended, added 9th, 11th, 13th chords, and more.

Can I transpose chord progressions?

Yes. You can transpose any progression up or down by any number of semitones with a single click. This is useful for finding the right key for your voice or instrument.

What rhythm styles are available?

Chord Sequence includes 13+ rhythm styles including pop, rock, jazz, lo-fi, worship, Latin, and more. Each style changes the playback feel and instrument mix.

Are my saved songs private?

Yes. Songs are saved directly to your browser's local storage and never uploaded to any server. No account is needed and your progressions remain private to your device.

Can I use Chord Sequence on mobile?

Yes. Chord Sequence is fully responsive and works on smartphones and tablets. The editor is touch-friendly and the playback works on iOS and Android.

What is a chord progression?

A chord progression is a sequence of chords played in order. Chord progressions form the harmonic backbone of virtually every piece of music — from pop songs to jazz standards. Common examples include I–V–vi–IV (pop), ii–V–I (jazz), and i–VI–III–VII (minor pop).

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