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Chord

Progression #8

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Chord

Progression #8

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Progression #8

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Chord Progression #8

Not every chord progression has to start on the I chord. This chord progression is a vi7-II7-V7sus4-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 four chord progression has a pleasing sound and can be repeated several times in a row.

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

In the following arrangement, we will hear the progression in a classical, yet cheerful setting. Let's listen to that now:

As you can see in this abbreviated orchestral score, the strings play the notes of the chords. The bass provides the root note of each chord, and the clarinet and flute share the melody. As in our previous examples, the melody is simply built around the notes of each chord. As a matter of fact, every note in this melody - except one - is derived from the harmony below it.

Although we just heard a somewhat classical example, this chord progression is perfectly designed for pop music. Slowing down the tempo and holding the duration of the chords for twice as long will yield very different results.