Classical

E.T. Progression (I–II–I–V) Chord Progression

John Williams. Neo-Riemannian I-II-I ascent.

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Roman numerals

  1. I
  2. II
  3. I
  4. V

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

C – D – C – G

Key of G

G – A – G – D

Key of D

D – E – D – A

All Classical chord progressions