Basic Progressions

Week 1: Lesson 3

Harmonic Progression Chart

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

V
viio

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

V
viio

A progression almost always starts with

the root position I chord.

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

V
viio

The goal is always the root position I chord, and this

is usually preceded by a V chord, often in root position.

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

V
viio

The circle of fifths is fundamental to harmonic progression.

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

V
viio

Substitution is possible for some chords that are

a third apart.

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi
I -V - I

IV
ii

V
viio

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

I - IV - V - I

IV
ii

V
viio

Harmonic Progressions

(IV)

(viio)

iii

vi

IV
ii

I - vi - ii - V - I

V
viio