Chord Progression Generator
Chord Progression Generator
Pick a key and get the diatonic chords plus the most popular progressions written out, ready to play. A free songwriting starter for any major or minor key.
Popular progressions in this key
Tap a chord to copy it. Try them in your DAW and trust your ears.
Chord progression generator
Pick a key and get the diatonic chords plus the progressions that show up in hit after hit. A fast starting point for songwriting, beats and toplines, in any major or minor key.
How to use it
Choose your key and scale. The diatonic chords are the chords that naturally belong to that key. Below them are popular progressions written out in your key, ready to play.
FAQ
What is a chord progression?
A sequence of chords that forms the harmonic backbone of a song. Most pop and hip-hop loops use three or four chords.
What is the most popular chord progression?
I-V-vi-IV in major (for example C-G-Am-F in C major). It powers countless hits.
What are diatonic chords?
The chords built only from the notes of a key. In a major key they are major, minor and one diminished chord.
Is it free?
Yes, free forever. The paid upgrade is the MIDI packs and presets on Meshplugins.com.
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Want these chords as MIDI?
This generates the progressions. The MIDI packs on Meshplugins.com drop them into your DAW. Pro studio results, bedroom-friendly.
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