Chord progressions by genre

Browse progressions by mood and genre. Click any to hear it instantly, or open in the editor to customize.

Pop

The most widely used chord progressions in modern pop music.

Essential jazz chord progressions — from the ii–V–I cornerstone to bossa nova, jazz blues, and modal harmony.

Chill, jazzy progressions for lo-fi hip-hop, study beats, and bedroom pop.

Melancholic progressions that evoke depth, longing, and emotion.

Uplifting, bright, and energetic chord progressions full of joy.

Rich extended harmony inspired by R&B, jazz, and neo soul.

Soaring, spacious chord progressions used in contemporary worship music.

High-energy chord progressions built for electronic dance music.

Classic and modern rock chord progressions — from three-chord anthems to powerful minor riffs.

Classic 12-bar blues and blues-influenced progressions — the harmonic foundation of rock, jazz, and R&B.

The foundational 12-bar blues progression in every key — the harmonic backbone of rock, jazz, R&B, and soul.

The ii–V–I progression — the cornerstone of jazz harmony. In all keys, with extensions, and in minor.

What is a chord progression?

The harmonic foundation every songwriter needs to understand

Chord progressions for beginners

I–V–vi–IV, 12-bar blues, and the four progressions you need first

Jazz chord progressions

ii–V–I, turnarounds, bossa nova, and modal jazz explained

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