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Chord Progression Generator

Every chord in the key, arranged by what it does. Follow the arrows to build a progression — the thicker the arrow, the more often that move happens.

C
C♯
D♭
D
D♯
E♭
E
F
F♯
G♭
G
G♯
A♭
A
A♯
B♭
B
C♭
Hopeful
Nostalgic
Dreamy
Triumphant
Melancholic
Tender
◆ Build your progression
Click a chord to start, then follow a glowing arrow to the next.
Chords
Optional
The seven core chords of the key — everything a beginner needs.
TonicPredominantDominantICiiDmiiiEmIVFVGviAmvii°B°
Tonic — home / restPredominant — sets up tensionDominant — pulls homethicker arrow = more common move
Your progression will appear here…
Tempo96 BPM
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