Build chord progressions.
Hear them instantly.
Chord Sequence is the free chord progression generator for songwriters, producers, and music students. Drag chords, pick a rhythm style, and play in seconds — no DAW required.
C · Am · F · G — no account needed
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.
Holy Forever
Chris Tomlin
Autumn Leaves
Jazz Standard
Hallelujah
Leonard Cohen
Wonderwall
Oasis
Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)
Hillsong United
Way Maker
Leeland
Goodness of God
Bethel Music
Reckless Love
Cory Asbury
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)
Matt Redman
What A Beautiful Name
Hillsong Worship
Build My Life
Pat Barrett
Great Are You Lord
All Sons & Daughters
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.
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No signup, no install. Press Play on any of these progressions.
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.
Music Students
Learn music theory hands-on — not just on paper. Build and listen to any progression you read about in a textbook.
Producers
Quickly audition dozens of chord ideas without opening your DAW. Export the winner and build from there.
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.
The cornerstone of jazz harmony.
Warm extended chords for study beats and chill music.
Melancholic minor key pop. Emotional and versatile.
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Build progressions by genre — pop, jazz, blues, worship, and more.
Chord Transposer
Shift any chord or progression to any key instantly.
Circle of Fifths
Interactive chart — click any key to see its diatonic chords.
Key Detector
Detect the key of any chord progression.
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How it works
Three steps from idea to audio.
Add your chords
Click to add chords from a palette of 37 chord types. Drag to reorder, group into sections, and repeat as needed.
Pick a rhythm style
Choose from 13+ rhythm styles — pop, jazz, lo-fi, worship, and more. Each style gives your progression a different feel.
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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