v5.0Diatonic Chords
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C major
Root
e|--3- B|--5- G|--5-
II
D minor
Root
e|--5- B|--6- G|--7-
III
E minor
Root
e|--7- B|--8- G|--9-
IV
F major
Root
e|--8- B|-10- G|-10-
V
G major
Root
e|-10- B|-12- G|-12-
VI
A minor
Root
e|--0- B|--1- G|--2-
VII
B diminished
Root
e|--1- B|--3- G|--4-
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Axis of Awesome
The most used progression in pop music
I → V → vi → IV
50s Doo-wop
Classic nostalgic feel
I → vi → IV → V
Sensitive Female
Emotional modern pop staple
vi → IV → I → V
12-Bar Blues
The foundation of rock and blues
I → I → I → I → IV → IV → I → I → V → IV → I → V
I–IV–V
Simple rock power
I → IV → V
La Bamba
Infectious Latin rock groove
I → IV → V → V
ii–V–I
The most important jazz cadence
ii → V → I
I–vi–ii–V (Rhythm Changes)
Classic jazz turnaround
I → vi → ii → V
iii–vi–ii–V
Extended jazz circle
iii → vi → ii → V
Pachelbel Canon
Baroque masterpiece
I → V → vi → iii → IV → I → IV → V
Classical Cadence
Perfect authentic cadence setup
IV → V → I
Deceptive Cadence
Unexpected resolution
IV → V → vi
Euphoric EDM
Festival anthem progression
I → V → vi → IV
Future Bass
Emotional drop setup
vi → IV → I → V
Tropical House
Laid-back summer vibes
I → iii → vi → IV
Epic Film
Borrowed chord drama
I → III → IV → iv
Hopeful Journey
Triumphant resolution
I → V → IV → I