Published:
2023-02-27
Updated:
2023-02-27
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Full Diatonic I VI IV V Chord Progression
The I VI IV V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles. Know as the Fifties, "Doo Woop" Progression.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: RMA-FD-I-VI-IV-V
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Subjects: Chords
2023-02-27
The I VI IV V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles. Know as the Fifties, "Doo Woop" Progression.
Full Diatonic Progressions
Another common way of extending the I - IV - V sequence is by adding the chord of the sixth scale degree, giving the sequence I - vi - IV - V or I - vi - ii - V, sometimes called the 50s progression.
All examples in C, various style and instrumentation.
12/8 Rock Style: Bass Only
12/8 Rock Style: Piano Only
12/8 Rock Style: Piano, Bass, and Drums
Bossa Style
Bluegrass Style 220bmp
A real key, no pun intended, is the listen to the Bass, as they are most likely, at least starting with the root of the chord in most styles of music. The R
in RMA, Root Movement Analysis is Root
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