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Pop Music 101: The I-IV-V Progression

Jordan Leibel  /  Chord Progressions  /  UPDATED Jan 16, 2023

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In this lesson, we’ll look at the most popular chord progression out there: the 1-4-5 progression. After mastering these 3 chords it opens up the opportunity to play hundreds if not thousands of songs. Together we will take a look at some popular tunes to see the fun and simplicity of everyday pop music!


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