I - V - vi - IV (Modern Pop Axis)
PopBeginner
The ubiquitous 'four chord' progression used in countless modern hits.
C
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Notes: C, E, G
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Discover the most famous piano chord progressions by style and complexity. Learn where to place your fingers on the keyboard.
The ubiquitous 'four chord' progression used in countless modern hits.
A minor-starting variation of the Axis progression, often used for emotional building.
Minor to major mix loop.
Classic nostalgic progression common in the 1950s.
Minor pop staple.
Anime and J-Pop staple progression.
Moody minor turnaround.
A gentle and emotional major key progression.
Extended pop loop covering most major scale degrees.
Resolve loop.
Stepwise minor descent.
Modern alternative pop loop.
Stable hook movement.
Pop loop starting on the four chord.
Ascending minor pattern.
Jumping minor pattern.
Moody loop with a resolve to the four.
Unusual minor key loop.
Classic resolution cycle.
Moody minor loop.
Stable pop/rock walk.
Standard pop turnaround.
Descending pop loop.
Downward minor loop.
Strong minor cadence.
Smooth scalar movement.
Minor key cycle.
Ascending pop pattern.
Stable pop movement loop.
Deeply somber minor movement.
Stepwise ascending loop.