Folk
Many of these are on the Progressions PDF, which includes matching scales.
Folk (Major)
| Key | Progression | Description/Style |
|---|
| C | C - G - Am - F | Quintessential folk vibe, easygoing and narrative-driven. |
| G | G - D - Em - C | Open and airy, perfect for storytelling and ballads. |
| D | D - A - Bm - G | Warm and inviting, ideal for singing around the campfire. |
| A | A - E - F#m - D | Melodic and heartfelt, suited for introspective lyrics. |
| E | E - B - C#m - A | Bright and hopeful, excellent for uplifting folk tales. |
| F | F - C - Dm - Bb | Soft and reflective, great for gentle and melodic tunes. |
| Am | Am - G - C - F | Emotive and deep, perfect for folk tales and poetry. |
Folk (Minor)
| Key | Progression | Description/Style |
|---|
| Am | Am - F - G - Em | Deeply resonant, conveying a sense of longing and nostalgia. |
| Em | Em - C - D - Bm | Hauntingly beautiful, ideal for melancholic and deep themes. |
| Dm | Dm - Bb - C - A | Mysterious and contemplative, suited for introspective pieces. |
| Bm | Bm - G - A - F#m | Stirring and emotional, perfect for powerful storytelling. |
| Gm | Gm - Eb - F - Dm | Somber and evocative, capturing the essence of folk lament. |
| Cm | Cm - Ab - Bb - Gm | Brooding and poignant, for tales of woe and reflection. |
| Fm | Fm - Db - Eb - Cm | Darkly poetic, ideal for expressing deep emotional landscapes. |
Chord Diagrams
C G Am F D A Bm E Em
e|-0-------3-------0-------1-------2-------0-------2-------0-------0-|
B|-1-------3-------1-------1-------3-------2-------3-------0-------0-|
G|-0-------0-------2-------2-------2-------2-------4-------1-------0-|
D|-2-------0-------2-------3-------0-------2-------4-------2-------2-|
A|-3-------2-------0-------3-------0-------0-------2-------2-------2-|
E|---------3-----------------------2-----------------------0-------0-|
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Bb F#m C#m Gm Eb Ab Db
e|-1-------2-------4-------3-------6-------4-------4-|
B|-3-------2-------5-------3-------8-------4-------6-|
G|-3-------2-------6-------3-------8-------5-------6-|
D|-3-------4-------6-------5-------8-------6-------6-|
A|-1-------4-------4-------5-------6-------6-------4-|
E|---------2-----------------------6-------4---------|
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Last updated on 10 Feb 2024
Published on 10 Feb 2024