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Full DiatonicI IV I V Chord Progression
The I IV I V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: RMA-FD-I-IV-I-V
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords, Theory, Intervals, Progressions, Rock, RMA, Harmony
2026-08-23
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The I IV I V Full Diatonic progression popular in Pop, Fold, Rock, Country and various other styles.
Full Diatonic Progressions
All examples in C, various style and instrumentation.
I – IV – V – V
| C | F | G | G |
Pop Rock Style: Bass Only
Pop Rock Style: Piano Only
Pop Rock Style: Piano, Bass, and Drums
Pop Rock Style: Full Band
Bossa Style: Full Band
Bluegrass Style 220bmp: Full Band
A real key, no pun intended, is the listen to the Bass, as they are most likely, at least starting with the root of the chord in most styles of music. The R
in RMA, Root Movement Analysis is Root
.
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