Common Chord Progressions Every Beginner Should Know

Here are three simple chord progressions that all beginners should know how to play on the piano. I go over some very basic theory explaining how to construct each one, and demonstrate each one in the key of C major.

Number 1:
I – IV – V progression. This is very popular and can be heard in a countless amount of pop, rock and blues songs. In the key of C, the chords would be: C, F, G.

Number 2:
I – V – vi – IV progression. This is the most popular chord progress of all time and appears in hundreds of famous pop songs. In the key of C, the chords would be: C, G, Am, F.

Number 3:
I – vi – ii – V progression. This is another very common chord progression found in many pop, rock and blues songs. In the key of C, the chords would be: C, Am, Dm, G.

I recommend practicing these in a few different keys to help internalize the progressions and also to allow you to play along to even more songs!

If you have any questions, leave them in the comment box below.

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