{"id":15531,"date":"2023-10-15T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-15T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/?p=15531"},"modified":"2024-02-15T08:15:25","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:15:25","slug":"sad-chord-progressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/sad-chord-progressions\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Sad Chord Progressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes, you just feel like feeling <em>all<\/em> the feelings. And sad chord progressions like vi-IV-I-V can help you express that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes a chord progression sad? You might think it\u2019s minor chords, but many of the chord progressions we\u2019ll discuss don\u2019t have many minor chords at all. Instead, the magic lies in how the chords are arranged and performed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need a basic understanding of chord theory to get the most out of these progressions, but we\u2019ll run over the basics and link you to some free resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><p><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/p><nav><ol><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#1-the-pop-progression-vi-iv-i-v\">The Pop Progression: vi-IV-I-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#2-the-harmonic-minor-axis-progression-vi-iv-i-iii\">The Harmonic Minor Axis Progression: vi-IV-I-III<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#3-the-creep-progression-i-iii-iv-iv\">The &#8220;Creep&#8221; Progression&#8221;: I-III-IV-iv<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#4-the-harmonic-vamp-i-i-vi-v\">The Harmonic Vamp: i-i-VI-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#5-the-house-of-the-rising-sun-progression-i-iii-iv-vi\">The &#8220;House of the Rising Sun&#8221; Progression: i-III-IV-VI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#6-the-harmonic-shift-i-iv-iii-v\">The Harmonic Shift: i-iv-III-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#7-the-aeolian-closed-loop-i-vii-iv-i\">The Aeolian Closed Loop: i-VII-iv-i<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#8-the-lana-progression-i-iii-v-vi\">The Lana Progression: i-III-v-VI<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#9-the-emotional-progression-vi-iv-v-iii\">The Emotional Progression: vi-IV-V-iii<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#10-the-moonlight-sonata-progression-i-vi-ii-v\">The &#8220;Moonlight Sonata&#8221; Progression: i-VI-ii-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#11-the-sting-progression-i-vii-iv-v\">The Sting Progression: i-VII-iv-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#12-start-with-vi-iii-and-go-anywhere\">Start with vi-iii and go anywhere<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#13-stay-unresolved-with-the-ii-i-v\">Stay unresolved with the ii-I-V<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#14-the-minor-mystery-climb-iv-v-vi\">The Minor Mystery Climb: IV-V-vi<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<span class=\"blue-text-block\"><center><h2 style=\"font-size:22px\"><b>\ud83c\udfb9 Your Go-To Place for All Things Piano<\/b><\/h2><p>Get exclusive interviews, fascinating articles, and inspiring lessons delivered straight to your inbox.<\/p><iframe class=\"email-form-include\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/weeklyemail\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/center><small><i>By signing up you\u2019ll also receive our ongoing free lessons and special offers. Don\u2019t worry, we value your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time.<\/i><\/small><\/span>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quick-chord-theory-101\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>Quick Chord Theory 101<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve notated these sad chord progressions using the <strong>number system<\/strong>. This system is handy because it allows you to transpose a progression into any key.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The numbers just mean the scale degree upon which a chord is built. So, a &#8220;I&#8221; chord is built on the first note of the scale, and a &#8220;ii&#8221; chord is built on the second note of the scale. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In C major, the I chord is a C major triad and the ii chord is a D minor triad. The reason D is minor is because if you build a triad on D using the key signature of the C major scale, you&#8217;ll naturally get a minor chord.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Uppercase Roman numerals indicate major chords. Lowercase Roman numerals indicate minor chords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more details, check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/diatonic-chords\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diatonic Chords, Explained<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/the-number-system\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Number System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"sad-chord-progressions\" style=\"color:#f61a30\"><strong>SAD CHORD PROGRESSIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-the-pop-progression-vi-iv-i-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>1. The Pop Progression: vi-IV-I-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Adele - Hello (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YQHsXMglC9A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>vi-IV-I-V<\/strong> has been nicknamed the <a href=\"http:\/\/archive.boston.com\/ae\/music\/articles\/2008\/12\/31\/striking_a_chord\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201csensitive female chord progression\u201d<\/a> because of its popularity among woman singer-songwriters who use it for emotional songs. It\u2019s one of pop music\u2019s most popular chord progressions and can be thought of as a reshuffling of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/pop-piano-chord-progressions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">I-V-vi-IV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/faded-piano-tutorial\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cFaded\u201d<\/a> by Alan Walker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cmSbXsFE3l8?si=H79nbEb9Se3tpMpc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCups\u201d<\/a> by Anna Kendrick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/YQHsXMglC9A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHello\u201d<\/a> by Adele<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-harmonic-minor-axis-progression-vi-iv-i-iii\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>2. The Harmonic Minor Axis Progression: vi-IV-I-III<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/LjOKMNNo7HA?si=BD2DrqTIoEmVzNTO\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a close cousin of the <strong>vi-IV-I-V<\/strong>, except we substitute the V with a major III. Another way to notate this progression is to use a minor key as the context: we&#8217;ll have <strong>i-VI-III-V<\/strong>, where i is the tonic minor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the minor context, the major chord at the end of this progression adds a lilt of intrigue. The V wants to resolve to the i, so the progression naturally sounds like it wants to go back to the beginning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/79DijItQXMM?si=IsJ29Ev2UOihPTbS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cYou\u2019re Welcome\u201d<\/a> from <em>Moana<\/em> by Lin-Manuel Miranda<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/GNm5drtAQXs?si=pDdaHiI9rD5m2B3i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThis Ain\u2019t a Scene, It\u2019s an Arms Race\u201d<\/a> by Fall Out Boy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/A1OqtIqzScI?si=1tx9jo18DtzQ-aFE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHoliday\u201d<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/r00ikilDxW4?si=C5dVPzT5-SjWqlc6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201c21 Guns,\u201d<\/a> Green Day uses a mix of <strong>vi-IV-I-V<\/strong> and <strong>vi-IV-I-III<\/strong>. Neat!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"love-chord-progressions-check-out-david-bennetts-channel\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong>Love Chord Progressions? Check Out David Bennett&#8217;s Channel<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">David Bennett is one of our favorite content creators on YouTube and this article features many of his brilliant chord progression insights. If you like nerding out on music theory, don\u2019t miss our Piano Bench episode with David: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/7ENnmYjfLq8?si=JkvoT6WZHoTlnd14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Most Useful Piano Theory for Piano Players<\/a>. And be sure to check out all the videos we&#8217;ve embedded here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DavidBennettPiano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David&#8217;s Channel<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04131441\/lisa-david-bennett-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15607\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04131441\/lisa-david-bennett-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04131441\/lisa-david-bennett-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04131441\/lisa-david-bennett-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/04131441\/lisa-david-bennett.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-the-creep-progression-i-iii-iv-iv\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>3. The &#8220;Creep&#8221; Progression&#8221;: I-III-IV-iv<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Songs that use the Creep chord progression\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NyiEMdbfjG8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The \u201cCreep\u201d progression has an unmistakable sound. The minor-ing of the major chord at the end of the progression adds a strange touch to the progression.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With some good voice leading, this progression sounds extra satisfying. As David demonstrates <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NyiEMdbfjG8?si=mcSrj6JtECiDox-r&amp;t=769\">here<\/a>, you can make the third of the IV chord resolve to the third of the iv chord, then drop that down to the fifth of the I chord. The iv-I movement is also called a minor plagal cadence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/OJ62RzJkYUo?si=4MLV9gPHbChaeNqp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Where Is My Mind?&#8221;<\/a> by The Pixies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/TgqiSBxvdws?si=T4y-mSLMGES69T19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Goodbye Moonmen&#8221;<\/a> from <em>Rick and Morty <\/em>by Jemaine Clement<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VwRfAceTJt4?si=0xeZjuCyqSmTePmL\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&#8220;Underwear&#8221;<\/a> by Pulp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-the-harmonic-vamp-i-i-vi-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>4. The Harmonic Vamp: i-i-VI-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4 classic chord progressions and why they work\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9zbP0GQzUuI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The harmonic vamp is the first progression David discusses in his &#8220;4 classic chord progressions and why they work&#8221; video.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sad doesn\u2019t have to mean slow! Songs that use the i-i-VI-V progression tend to be upbeat and fast but moody nonetheless. This progression succeeds in building up tension, appearing in songs like \u201cSweet Dreams Are Made of This\u201d by Eurhythmics and \u201cHavana\u201d by Camila Cabello. Note that the numbers here refer to the minor key, so if we are in A minor, the chords would be Am-Am-F-C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6Whgn_iE5uc?si=WtH-7_8BapH7WqF6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSmooth\u201d<\/a> by Santana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XBYhQnjyrWo?si=dg4oFFWQ4eUHnlSr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSweet Sacrifice\u201d<\/a> by Evanescence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/0J2QdDbelmY?si=fd8VRz96-UKoO2J2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSeven Nation Army\u201d<\/a> by The White Stripes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-the-house-of-the-rising-sun-progression-i-iii-iv-vi\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>5. The &#8220;House of the Rising Sun&#8221; Progression: i-III-IV-VI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 Minor key chord progressions you should know\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XCzZHPD1qKk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This minor key progression has an upward-pushing feel. The major IV chord gives it some extra flavor because ordinarily, the chord built on the fourth note of the natural minor scale should be minor. However, we briefly drift into Dorian mode and turn that minor chord into a major one. If we\u2019re in A minor, you can think of A Dorian as raising the sixth degree (F) of the A natural minor scale. Hence, the IV chord (D) gets an F-sharp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/N4bFqW_eu2I?si=aGhr_9_2d2E_jC1p\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe House of the Rising Sun\u201d<\/a> as performed by The Animals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/StKVS0eI85I?si=hKHsgo7puohMvN0w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCall Me\u201d<\/a> by Blondie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/luuA_-nh1Ww?si=sIWwCsd34LJ0VGRn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cBirdie\u201d<\/a> by Avril Lavigne<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-the-harmonic-shift-i-iv-iii-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>6. The Harmonic Shift: i-iv-III-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Welcome to the Internet - Bo Burnham (from &quot;Inside&quot; -- ALBUM OUT NOW)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k1BneeJTDcU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This progression ends on a major V chord, which includes the raised seventh note of the harmonic minor scale. For example, if we\u2019re in A minor, the v chord is ordinarily an E minor triad. However, in A harmonic minor, the seventh note (G) is raised a half-step. So by ending on an E major rather than an E minor triad, we drift into harmonic minor territory and end on a dark, almost doomed tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This progression is used in songs like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wjW3tZhdnyw?si=238WKCcMIDzib13q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cI Want the World to Stop\u201d<\/a> by Belle and Sebastian<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zwfCjYv7gVQ?si=JroXSqc_qNaYCmFA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMowgli\u2019s Road\u201d<\/a> by MARINA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/k1BneeJTDcU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cWelcome to the Internet\u201d<\/a> by Bo Burnham<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-the-aeolian-closed-loop-i-vii-iv-i\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>7. The Aeolian Closed Loop: i-VII-iv-i<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"3 Minor key chord progressions you should know\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XCzZHPD1qKk?start=369&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click on the video to skip to the part where David discusses the Aeolian closed loop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>David calls this progression the Aeolian Closed Loop because it is in the Aeolian mode or natural minor scale. It\u2019s also a closed loop because we go back to the tonic. With three out of four chords being minor, this is a great progression to use if you\u2019re looking for a dark and rich minor sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Sb5aq5HcS1A?si=sqMzwbjtmU9Gwbbd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDani California\u201d<\/a> by Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m20BTdy9FGI?si=BHTH8mi8-rjzvZE-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDear Darlin\u2019\u201d<\/a> by Olly Murs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/dvSZQ4oMHGM?si=8MDHIttaie1N7vBx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDark Paradise\u201d<\/a> by Lana Del Rey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-the-lana-progression-i-iii-v-vi\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>8. The Lana Progression: i-III-v-VI<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lana Del Rey - Video Games\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cE6wxDqdOV0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This beautiful progression is used in one of our favorite Lana Del Rey songs, \u201cVideo Games.\u201d It\u2019s moody and dreamy and sounds amazing. It&#8217;s not super common in popular songs, so try it out. Maybe you\u2019ll create the next big hit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs we found that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cE6wxDqdOV0?si=qbJcR7RT55UGNPX-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cVideo Games\u201d<\/a> by Lana Del Rey<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/a59gmGkq_pw?si=oBs5TlukYs1_-QJ_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCold Water\u201d<\/a> by Major Lazer feat. Justin Bieber<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-hzFTJDJGkQ?si=UbZeMZiWfYWfSMYv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLove In the Dark\u201d<\/a> by Adele<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-the-emotional-progression-vi-iv-v-iii\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>9. The Emotional Progression: vi-IV-V-iii<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Create Emotion With Just 3 Notes (Piano Lesson)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TZteV8UW3ds?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that the numbers used here are in the context of a major key. So in C major, our chords would be Am, F, C, and Em. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This progression is wonderfully melancholic. We use it in one of our most popular videos of all time, \u201cCreate Emotion With 3 Notes\u201d in which Lisa improvises three notes (B, C, and G) over this progression in A minor. It\u2019s hauntingly beautiful! Try it yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/papuvlVeZg8?si=61L65yUXIJvQSlk4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cRockabye\u201d<\/a> by Clean Bandit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-Edv8Onsrgg?si=oT6j-q5C8_QyunmB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cHold It Against Me\u201d<\/a> by Britney Spears<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/RBumgq5yVrA?si=tdTon1UPAIxAz_ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLet Her Go\u201d<\/a> by Passenger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-the-moonlight-sonata-progression-i-vi-ii-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>10. The &#8220;Moonlight Sonata&#8221; Progression: i-VI-ii-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Play Moonlight Sonata On The Piano \ud83c\udfb9\ud83c\udf19 + Sheet Music PDF\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IUhdOfY9_4o?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This chord progression is stolen from one of the most famous piano songs of all time: Beethoven\u2019s \u201cMoonlight\u201d Sonata! In the original C-sharp Minor intro to the piece, the chords go something like this: <strong>C#m-C#m\/B-A-D\/F#-G#-G#sus4-C#m<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simplified, you can play <strong>C#m-A-D\/F#-G#<\/strong> where the D chord is in first inversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The major version of this progression <strong>(I-vi-ii-V)<\/strong> is popular and it\u2019s famously known as part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/top-3-jazz-progressions\/#rhythm-changes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rhythm Changes<\/a>. The minor version is rarer, but I did find a spooky song called <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/8i6bns6rh5A?si=DgmfZc50wEwr3hS_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cMartian Cowboy\u201d <\/a>by Kevin McLeod that perfectly evokes the dark mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/moonlight-sonata-easy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moonlight Sonata Sheet Music &amp; Tutorial<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-the-sting-progression-i-vii-iv-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>11. The Sting Progression: i-VII-iv-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sting - Shape of My Heart (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NlwIDxCjL-8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a truly haunting progression. It\u2019s not very popular, but it famously makes an appearance in Sting\u2019s \u201cShape of My Heart.\u201d For extra effect, you can double the V at the end: play a Vsus4 that resolves to the V. To learn more about sus chords, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pianote.com\/blog\/sus-piano-chords-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this lesson<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Dys1_TuUmI4?si=V0OYcb6XP1xm6XJH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cCry for the Moon\u201d<\/a> by Epica<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/mzB1VGEGcSU?si=oEWDRMaW3eakw8Zc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLucid Dreams\u201d<\/a> by Juice WRLD (uses the Sting riff)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/fR4P8o95WPA?si=NNdAwu215ZBfy5is\">Objection! theme <\/a>by Phoenix Wright<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-start-with-vi-iii-and-go-anywhere\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>12. Start with vi-iii and go anywhere<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Creating Beautiful Minor Chord Progressions\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vzujwexshe4?start=69&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t like any of the listed chord progressions so far? Create your own! A great starting point is using the minor vi chord of a major key and then moving to the minor iii of that same key. So in G major, that\u2019s Em to Bm. Then, try moving to other diatonic chords and see what happens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch how Lisa experiments with this progression in the video above. For example, moving to chords IV or V adds a hopeful twist to the progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs with a vi-iii progression somewhere include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/HNkrHOYwfL0?si=dWUJ63SE4kL6QYtz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cDreamin\u2019\u201d<\/a> by Weezer<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VvdzKHhgANA?si=hKiVZgyYtTdzqHc4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cLet Go\u201d<\/a> by Frou Frou<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Oextk-If8HQ?si=z3KOrUAqbf_9JS7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cSomewhere Only We Know\u201d<\/a> by Keane<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-stay-unresolved-with-the-ii-i-v\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>13. Stay unresolved with the ii-I-V<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Weekend Wars\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6QJeqwhWWHI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This progression sounds dark and mysterious because it ends on the V, which means it stays unresolved. It can work well in a transitional or bridge section of a song. You can listen to how it sounds <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/vzujwexshe4?si=_ypBAowYxEEhxwZ9&amp;t=162\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/6QJeqwhWWHI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cWeekend Wars\u201d<\/a> by MGMT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/m0Ohl3MMq0o?si=sY5JtrYrhp7Tmk4e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cQuiet\u201d<\/a> by LIGHTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/-J7J_IWUhls?si=9oiLxJ7zECk0btyv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\u201cThe Only Exception\u201d<\/a> by Paramore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-the-minor-mystery-climb-iv-v-vi\" style=\"font-size:28px\"><strong>14. The Minor Mystery Climb: IV-V-vi<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"P!nk - Who Knew (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NJWIbIe0N90?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This one is interesting because we start in a happy place: the major IV. However, we end on a sad note: the minor vi. Because this progression climbs up the keys, it can sound like we\u2019re going somewhere hopeful, only to be disappointed! A dramatic, tension-filled progression for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Songs that use this progression include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/aENX1Sf3fgQ?si=vaLsesd-lobrdE2X\">\u201cEvery Little Thing She Does Is Magic\u201d<\/a> by The Police<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/yPYZpwSpKmA?si=-kW8bqk7I7piv8HP\">\u201cTogether Forever\u201d<\/a> by Rick Astley<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/NJWIbIe0N90?si=cpWvs0z9V3ipUevc\">\u201cWho Knew\u201d<\/a> by P!nk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope you enjoy these sad chord progressions! 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