You can also transpose each progression to perfectly match your project’s key.

Want to hear it? Just press Play to listen. Love what you hear?

Download the MIDI file and drop it straight into your favorite DAW — compatible with FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and more.

Start creating professional-sounding chord progressions faster and easier than ever!

How Do Chord Progressions Work?

Chords are built from scales — groups of notes that sound good together. A chord progression usually follows a pattern based on the scale you're using. Some progressions sound happy, some sound sad, and some sound mysterious or powerful.

By choosing different chords and putting them in different orders, you create different feelings in your music.

Easy Example:

Here’s a super popular chord progression you’ve probably heard a million times:

This is called the I–V–vi–IV progression (don't worry about the numbers yet), and it's used in hundreds of pop, rock, and hip-hop songs. It's catchy, emotional, and super easy to create with just a few clicks!

Chord Progression Examples by Genre:

Try progressions like Cm – Ab – Eb – Bb for a darker, moody vibe.

Smooth progressions like Fmaj7 – Gm7 – Am7 create that chill, soulful feel.

Explore progressions like Dmin7 – G7 – Cmaj7 for a smooth, flowing groove.

Simple and powerful: E – A – B — the backbone of thousands of rock songs.

How Can You Create Your Own Chord Progression?

Choose if you want your song to sound happy (major scale) or sad/mysterious (minor scale).

Begin with 3 or 4 chords. You can use a generator to instantly get ideas.

Play the progression and see how it feels. Does it match the vibe you're going for?

Try changing the order, transposing to another key, or swapping one chord for another to create something unique.

Pro Tip:

You don't need to be a musical genius to create amazing chord progressions.

With a little creativity — and the right tools — anyone can craft progressions that sound pro!