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Chord

Progression #11

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Chord

Progression #11

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Chord

Progression #11

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Chord Progression #11

This chord progression is a I-I+-vi-I7-IV-V-I progression:

We will reposition the notes of the chords so that they are easier to play on the piano. Let's listen to what this progression sounds like:

This seven chord progression is twice as long as our previous four chord progressions. This longer format allows us to compose a melody with longer phrases.

Let's listen to this progression in a pop setting:

In the following arrangement, we will hear the progression in a semi-romantic, classical style. Let's listen to that now:

As you can see in this abbreviated orchestral score, the violins are playing the notes of the chords. The bass clarinet is providing the root note of each chord, and the cellos are playing the melody.

Just like chord progression #3, the melody is situated below the harmony. The cellos are playing the melody one octave below the violins' chords. As you learn these individual chord progressions, have fun placing the chords and melodies in different registers.