Trap Hip Hop
Many of these are on the Progressions PDF, which includes matching scales.
Trap / Hip-Hop Progressions
Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
Cm |
Cm - Ab - Cm - Gm |
Cyclical and haunting, creates a sense of unresolved tension. |
Dm |
Dm - Bb - Dm - Am |
Darkly introspective, perfect for moody and reflective tracks. |
Em |
Em - C - Em - Bm |
Deep and emotive, evokes a sense of melancholy and depth. |
Fm |
Fm - Db - Fm - Cm |
Brooding and intense, ideal for dramatic narratives and hooks. |
Trap/Hip-Hop (Major)
Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
C |
C - Am - Em - G |
Dark and moody, perfect for introspective and lyrical depth. |
G |
G - Em - C - D |
Brooding and atmospheric, great for storytelling and hooks. |
D |
D - Bm - G - A |
Energetic and forward-moving, ideal for dynamic flows. |
A |
A - F#m - D - E |
Reflective and emotional, suited for introspective verses. |
E |
E - C#m - A - B |
Haunting and intense, excellent for hard-hitting tracks. |
F |
F - Dm - Bb - C |
Melancholic and soulful, great for emotive and deep tracks. |
Bb |
Bb - Gm - Eb - F |
Gritty and powerful, perfect for aggressive rhymes and beats. |
Trap/Hip-Hop (Minor)
Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
Am |
Am - G - F - E |
Mysterious and compelling, ideal for dark and moody vibes. |
Em |
Em - C - G - D |
Suspenseful and gripping, suitable for intense narratives. |
Bm |
Bm - A - G - F# |
Deep and resonant, perfect for thoughtful and reflective tracks. |
Gm |
Gm - F - Eb - D |
Brooding and atmospheric, great for lyrical depth and mood. |
Dm |
Dm - C - Bb - A |
Dark and gritty, ideal for storytelling and emotional depth. |
Cm |
Cm - Bb - Ab - G |
Eerie and intense, suitable for hard-hitting and edgy tracks. |
Fm |
Fm - Eb - Db - C |
Haunting and evocative, perfect for introspective and complex lyrics. |
Chord Diagrams
C Am Em G Dm Bm F D A
e|-0-------0-------0-------3-------1-------2-------1-------2-------0-|
B|-1-------1-------0-------3-------3-------3-------1-------3-------2-|
G|-0-------2-------0-------0-------2-------4-------2-------2-------2-|
D|-2-------2-------2-------0-------0-------4-------3-------0-------2-|
A|-3-------0-------2-------2---------------2-------3-------0-------0-|
E|---------0-------0-------3---------------2-------1-------2---------|
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E F#m C#m Gm Eb Bb F# Ab Db
e|-0-------2-------4-------3-------6-------1-------2-------4-------4-|
B|-0-------2-------5-------3-------8-------3-------2-------4-------6-|
G|-1-------2-------6-------3-------8-------3-------3-------5-------6-|
D|-2-------4-------6-------5-------8-------3-------4-------6-------6-|
A|-2-------4-------4-------5-------6-------1-------4-------6-------4-|
E|-0-------2---------------3---------------1-------2-------4---------|
Open Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar
Last updated on 10 Feb 2024
Published on 10 Feb 2024