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All chord progressions

The anthem progression

IV – V – I – vi

Starting on the IV chord feels like lifting off. A favourite for big, stadium-style choruses.

FmajGmajCmajAmin

In C major.

Play it in DrHits

Opens the app with these four chords ready. Press keys ▶ to hear them.

Songs that use it

  • Viva la Vida, Coldplay

Songs often play it in another key, or start on another chord of the loop.

Make it your own

  • Pick String Ensemble or Orchestra Hit for a big sound.
  • Keep the tempo high, 130 BPM or more.
  • Add the drums and the bass, then record a WAV with the red button.

In every key

Pick the key that suits your voice.

KeyChordsOpen
C majorFGCAmPlay
D♭ majorG♭A♭D♭B♭mPlay
D majorGADBmPlay
E♭ majorA♭B♭E♭CmPlay
E majorABEC♯mPlay
F majorB♭CFDmPlay
F♯ majorBC♯F♯D♯mPlay
G majorCDGEmPlay
A♭ majorD♭E♭A♭FmPlay
A majorDEAF♯mPlay
B♭ majorE♭FB♭GmPlay
B majorEF♯BG♯mPlay

What do the numbers mean?

Musicians number the chords of a key with Roman numerals. Capitals (I, IV, V) are major chords, which sound bright. Small letters (ii, iii, vi) are minor chords, which sound darker. DrHits prints these numbers at the bottom of every chord pad.