Music Theory
Essential progressions from jazz, gospel, pop, blues, neo-soul, and worship — with roman numerals, theory, and examples in every key.
I – V – vim – IVThe classic I–V–vi–IV loop used across modern pop.
In C: C – G – Am – F
vim – IV – I – VA reflective vi–IV–I–V motion with strong singalong energy.
In C: Am – F – C – G
I – vim – IV – VClassic doo-wop and early pop warmth.
In C: C – Am – F – G
I – iiim – vim – IVGentle I–iii–vi–IV movement for lyrical verses.
In C: C – Em – Am – F
iim7 – V7 – Imaj7The foundation of functional jazz harmony.
In C: Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7
iiim7 – VI7 – iim7 – V7A common ending that loops naturally back to the top.
In C: Em7 – A7 – Dm7 – G7
iiøø7 – V7 – im7Essential minor-key jazz cadence.
In C: Dm7♭5 – G7 – Cm7
I7 – IV7 – V7 – IV7The core dominant movement of blues and early rock.
In C: C7 – F7 – G7 – F7
I – #i°° – iim7 – V7A church-friendly I–#i°–ii–V setup with movement.
In C: C – C♯dim – Dm7 – G7
I – V – vim – iiim – IVA wide-screen worship motion that resolves with hope.
In C: C – G – Am – Em – F
iim7 – V7 – Imaj7 – vim7Smooth modern movement with lush seventh colors.
In C: Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7 – Am7
im – VI – III – VIIA dramatic minor path that feels unresolved and urgent.
In C: Cm – A♭ – E♭ – B♭
IVmaj7 – V7 – iiim7 – vim7 – iim7 – V7 – Imaj7Warm and polished harmony for slow songs and reflective endings.
In C: Fmaj7 – G7 – Em7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7