Chord progression generator
Build chord progressions and hear them straight away. Pick any root note and chord type (major, minor, 7th, major 7th, minor 7th, diminished, augmented, sus2 or sus4) and arrange up to eight chords per section.
Play them back as pop, jazz, blues or rock patterns on piano, guitar, bass, strings, synth or organ, or press Random for fresh ideas when you are songwriting.
How to play the chord progression generator with your computer keyboard
- Choose a root note and chord type, then add the chord to a section.
- Add sections and repeats to build a whole song structure.
- Pick a pattern style (pop, jazz, blues or rock) and a tempo from 40 to 240 BPM.
- Press Random to generate a new progression.
What you can do on the virtual chord progression generator
- All 12 keys and 9 chord types
- Up to 8 chords per section, with repeats
- Pop, jazz, blues and rock playback patterns
- Piano, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, strings, synth and organ sounds
- Random progression generator
- Record the result
Frequently asked questions
What is a chord progression?
A sequence of chords that forms the harmony of a song, such as C – G – Am – F (I–V–vi–IV), one of the most common progressions in pop music.
How do I find chord progressions for a song?
Pick a key, try common patterns like I–V–vi–IV or ii–V–I, or press Random, and listen with different instrument sounds until it fits your melody.
Is the virtual chord progression generator free?
Yes. The chord progression generator is free to play in your browser with no download and no sign-up. You can record and save favourites without an account; a free sign-in adds music rooms and Google Drive backup.