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- Why is the IV VI IV chord progression so popular?
- Why are the 4 chords so popular?
- What does IV VI IV mean in music?
- What are the 4 chords used in most songs?
Why is the IV VI IV chord progression so popular?
For this reason, the I–V–vi–IV chord progression is the most pleasing progression to play in any key, major or minor, in practically any genre or style. It is also the easiest chord progression to write a melody over because the frequencies of the intervals are so consonant.
Why are the 4 chords so popular?
Familiarity and predictability. That's what makes music popular. One might also add: simplicity and groove potential. Four-chord sequences are generally short, sometimes only two bars, so they need a way to stop being boring - and that's usually done by avoiding obvious cadences.
What does IV VI IV mean in music?
I V vi IV in the key of C major then translates to: C, G, Am, F. The chords will be different in every single key, but will sound similar when played in a sequence in any key. So then I V vi IV is a progression of chords relative to one another, that can be mapped to exact chords in a specific key if needed.
What are the 4 chords used in most songs?
These four chords are the magic I, IV, V and vi.
