Worship
Many of these are on the Progressions PDF, which includes matching scales.
I-IV-V-IV-I Church
| Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
| G |
G - C - D - C - G |
Classic resolution, embodies a sense of completion and peace. |
| C |
C - F - G - F - C |
Warm and comforting, perfect for closing worship sessions. |
| D |
D - G - A - G - D |
Uplifting and reassuring, great for moments of declaration. |
| A |
A - D - E - D - A |
Bright and joyous, suitable for expressions of joy and gratitude. |
| E |
E - A - B - A - E |
Majestic and soulful, ideal for reflective or concluding pieces. |
| B |
B - E - F# - E - B |
Rich and resonant, evokes a sense of spiritual depth. |
| F# |
F# - B - C# - B - F# |
Stirring and profound, perfect for powerful worship moments. |
Church/Worship
| Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
| G |
G - C - D - Em - Dsus |
A variation that adds emotional depth with the minor and suspended chords. |
| Cadd9 |
Em7 - G - 200233 |
Unique voicing that creates a lush, atmospheric sound.* |
*(This progression seems to denote specific voicings rather than a sequence of root chords)
Worship (Major)
| Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
| C |
C - F - Am - G |
Uplifting and hopeful, great for praise and worship songs. |
| G |
G - C - Em - D |
Inspiring and comforting, ideal for prayer and reflection. |
| D |
D - G - Bm - A |
Joyful and rousing, perfect for celebratory worship music. |
| A |
A - D - F#m - E |
Encouraging and strengthening, suited for faith affirmation. |
| E |
E - A - C#m - B |
Heartfelt and passionate, excellent for devotional pieces. |
| F |
F - Bb - Dm - C |
Warm and inviting, great for gathering and fellowship. |
| B |
B - E - G#m - F# |
Majestic and reverent, ideal for hymns and anthems. |
Worship (Minor)
| Key |
Progression |
Description/Style |
| Am |
Am - G - F - C |
Reflective and meditative, perfect for introspective worship. |
| Em |
Em - C - G - D |
Soul-stirring and poignant, suitable for prayerful contemplation. |
| Dm |
Dm - Bb - A - G |
Contemplative and seeking, great for moments of seeking and longing. |
| Bm |
Bm - A - G - F# |
Introspective and yearning, ideal for personal reflection and confession. |
| Gm |
Gm - Eb - D - C |
Deep and emotive, capturing a sense of repentance and redemption. |
| Cm |
Cm - Ab - G - F |
Brooding and powerful, for themes of grace and mercy. |
| Fm |
Fm - Db - C - Bb |
Mournful yet hopeful, perfect for themes of sacrifice and renewal. |
Chord Diagrams
C F Am G D A Bm E Em
e|-0-------1-------0-------3-------2-------0-------2-------0-------0-|
B|-1-------1-------1-------3-------3-------2-------3-------0-------0-|
G|-0-------2-------2-------0-------2-------2-------4-------1-------0-|
D|-2-------3-------2-------0-------0-------2-------4-------2-------2-|
A|-3-------3-------0-------2-------0-------0-------2-------2-------2-|
E|---------1---------------3---------------2-----------------------0-|
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F#m C#m Bb B G#m F# Eb Ab Db
e|-2-------4-------1-------2-------4-------2-------6-------4-------4-|
B|-2-------5-------3-------4-------4-------2-------8-------4-------6-|
G|-2-------6-------3-------4-------4-------3-------8-------5-------6-|
D|-4-------6-------3-------4-------6-------4-------8-------6-------6-|
A|-4-------4-------1-------2-------6-------4-------6-------6-------4-|
E|-2-----------------------2-------4-------2-----------------4-------|
Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar Bar
G C D Em Dsus Cadd9 Em7
e|-3-------0-------2-------0-------3-------3-------3-|
B|-3-------1-------3-------0-------3-------3-------3-|
G|-0-------0-------2-------0-------2-------0-------0-|
D|-0-------2-------0-------2-------0-------2-------2-|
A|-2-------3---------------2---------------3-------2-|
E|-3-----------------------0-----------------------0-|
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Last updated on 10 Feb 2024
Published on 10 Feb 2024