Chord Progression Generator

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The tonic note your progression is built on.
The mode determines which notes and chord qualities appear on each scale degree.
Choose a classic named progression to see it transposed into your chosen key and mode.
Selected progression (chords)
C - F - G

The named progression transposed into your chosen key

Roman numeral analysisI - IV - V
Common genresBlues, Rock, Country
Scale notesC - D - E - F - G - A - B
Chord IC (I) - C-E-G [Tonic]
Chord IIDm (ii) - D-F-A [Subdominant]
Chord IIIEm (iii) - E-G-B [Tonic]
Chord IVF (IV) - F-A-C [Subdominant]
Chord VG (V) - G-B-D [Dominant]
Chord VIAm (vi) - A-C-E [Tonic]
Chord VIIBdim (viidim) - B-D-F [Dominant]

C Major: C - F - G

  • The C major scale contains the notes: C - D - E - F - G - A - B.
  • The "I - IV - V (Classic)" progression is common in: Blues, Rock, Country.
  • Major mode is bright and resolved - a great starting point for upbeat songs.
  • Roman numerals let you reuse this progression in any key without relearning the structure.

Next stepTry transposing this progression to a different key or swapping the mode to hear the same chord shapes with a new emotional colour.

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