Background Tracks

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Background Tracks for Songwriting

Below is a library of chord progressions to practice songwriting. Each chord progression is available in the keys of C, G, and D in multiple styles. These are based on the eight chord progressions found on our “Common Chord Progression” handout.

1: I - V - vi - IV

2: I - IV - V - IV

3: I - vi - IV - V

4: ii - IV - I - V

5: vi - IV - I - V

6: IV - iii - ii - V

7: ii - V - I - vi

8. I - vi - ii - V

Common Chord Progression Handout

These are 8 of the most common Chord Progressions in all popular music. Literally thousands of popular songs use one of these progressions

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Chords in Each Key Handout

This is a list of the six main chords in each key. This can be used for generating chord progressions or transposing songs into different keys.

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