 Diagram of a musical chord progression. Image by Redheylin, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Chords GospelChord progression Chord progression Succession of musical chords See also: List of chord progressions In a musical composition, a chord progression or harmonic progression (informally chord changes, used as a plural, or simply changes) is a succession of chords. Chord progressions are the foundation of harmony in Western musical tradition from the common practice era of classical music to the 21st century. Chord progressions are the foundation of popular music styles (e.g., pop music, rock music), traditional music, as well as genres such as blues and jazz. In these genres, chord progressions are the defining feature on which melody and rhythm are built. Audio playback is not supported in your browser. You can download the audio file. A IV–V–I progression… (Source: Wikipedia)
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