R&B

Gospel 3-4-#4-5 Progression (IIIm–IV–♯IVdim–V) Chord Progression

Chromatic ascent IIIm-IV-♯IVdim-V.

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Roman numerals

IIIm
IV
♯IVdim
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

Em – F – Gbdim – G

Key of G

Bm – C – C#dim – D

Key of D

F#m – G – G#dim – A

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I – IV – I – V
My Girl Progression
I – IIm – IV – V
Ain't No Mountain Progression
I – IV – V – IV
Superstition Funk Progression
Im7 – Im7 – IV7 – Im7
Sir Duke Progression
I – IIIm – VIm – IV
Kiss from a Rose Progression
♭VI – ♭VII – I – ♭VI
Chameleon Progression
Im7 – Im7 – IV7 – IV7
Low Rider Progression
I – ♭VII – IV – I

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