Reggae

Ska Upbeat Progression (I–V–I–IV) Chord Progression

Bright upbeat progression from ska, reggae's predecessor.

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Roman numerals

I
V
I
IV

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 – G – C – F

Key of G

G – D – G – C

Key of D

D – A – D – G

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Rocksteady Progression
Imaj7 – IVmaj7 – IIm7 – V7
Dub Progression
Im7 – IVm7 – Im7 – ♭VII7
Redemption Song Progression
I – IIm – VIm – IV
One Drop Progression
I – IV
No Woman No Cry Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
Is This Love Progression
VIm – IV – I
Reggae I-♭VII Progression
I – ♭VII
Roots Reggae Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V

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