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Seventh chords have become an essential element of contemporary popular music, such as Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me” or Sam Cooke’s “Chain Gang.”
I-IV-V-VI
The I-IV-V-VI chord progression is one of the most ubiquitous elements in Western music and used across numerous genres and subgenres. From rock music to 12-bar blues, this chord progression provides an easy starting point if you’re new to chords; additionally, its usage makes your music sound more authentic since so many musicians have relied upon this particular strum pattern over time.
If you know how to play this chord progression, it can be written in any key. Just keep in mind that its patterns don’t change: for instance, three major chords and one minor chord remain constant across all twelve major keys; this pattern also holds for all minor keys with variations such as in a minor key when starting off on A minor followed by B diminished as this ensures they’re harmonically close as opposed to being spaced further apart like when they’re scaled off of each other in scale form.
Chord progressions form the backbone of any song and can communicate emotion before even one note has been played. While creating interesting chord progressions may seem challenging at first, there are some simple rules you can follow to help build one yourself. One such rule is thirds rule – which allows you to easily build chord voicings by stacking thirds atop root chords of specific keys – this gives rise to new sounds similar but different than their roots chords.
One key rule when writing chord progressions is using Roman numerals, as this will enable you to compose something that sounds the same no matter which key you play it in. The numbers refer to notes within a scale, and their intervals remain fixed; for example, third and fifth are always two whole steps apart in scales, and vice versa for diminished chords.
Once you’ve mastered these basic rules, it’s time to move on to more intricate chord progressions. Remember that an engaging chord progression should be pleasing to listen to; breaking rules occasionally is what makes music unique and fun! Otherwise all songs would sound similar; be mindful not to overdo it and lose its impact!