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