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Chord

Progression #6

Musical

Example

Chord

Progression #6

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Chord

Progression #6

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Score/Music

Chord Progression #6

This chord progression is a I-bVII-IV 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 chord progression consists of just 3 different chords. Just like our first "three chord progression" (chord progression #1), it can be repeated several times before moving on to other chords.

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

This progression can be used in either a pop or classical setting. The theme song to the movie "Ghost Busters" is built around this chord progression. In the following arrangement, we will hear the progression in a classical setting. Let's listen to that now:

As you can see in this abbreviated orchestral score, the French horns play the notes of the chords. The basses provide the root note of each chord, and the trumpet and violins share the melody. As in our previous examples, the melody is simply built around the notes of each chord.