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Royal Road Progression

JPOP

The most commonly used progression in Japanese pop music. Creates a bittersweet and moving atmosphere.

IV
F
V
G
IIIm
Em
VIm
Am
#classic#bittersweet#emotional

Komuro Progression

JPOP

The signature progression of Tetsuya Komuro, representing 90s J-POP. Features a powerful, driving sound.

VIm
Am
IV
F
V
G
I
C
#90s#driving#powerful

Just The Two Of Us Progression

JPOP

A sophisticated urban jazz-influenced progression made famous by the classic song.

IVmaj7
Fmaj7
III7
E7
VIm7
Am7
I7
C7
#sophisticated#urban#jazz

Ame-nochi Progression

JPOP

A progression with a gentle, warm sound. Characterized by the VIm-IV-I-V flow.

VIm
Am
IV
F
I
C
V
G
#warm#gentle#J-POP

Subdominant Progression

JPOP

A calm and stable progression. A cycle centered around the subdominant.

I
C
IV
F
VIm
Am
IV
F
#calm#stable#J-POP

Shibuya-kei Progression

JPOP

Stylish and upbeat Shibuya-kei sound. A progression that colored the 90s pop scene.

Imaj7
Cmaj7
VIm7
Am7
IIm7
Dm7
V7
G7
#Shibuya-kei#sophisticated#90s

Anime Song Progression

JPOP

Classic anime song progression with powerful build-up. Often used in choruses.

I
C
V
G
VIm
Am
IV
F
V
G
#anime#powerful#uplifting

Sad Minor Progression

JPOP

A sentimental and bittersweet minor key progression. Perfect for ballads.

VIm
Am
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
V
G
IIIm
Em
#bittersweet#sentimental#ballad

Hopeful Progression

JPOP

A bright and hopeful progression. Perfect for cheer songs and ending themes.

I
C
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
V
G
VIm7
Am7
IV
F
#bright#hopeful#uplifting

Spring Progression

JPOP

A bright and refreshing progression that evokes spring. Perfect for cherry blossom songs.

I
C
IIIm
Em
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
V
G
#spring#fresh#bright

Dramatic J-POP Progression

JPOP

Dramatic and exciting progression. Perfect for chorus development.

VIm
Am
IIm
Dm
V
G
I
C
IV
F
#dramatic#uplifting#chorus

Twilight Progression

JPOP

A progression that creates a bittersweet twilight atmosphere.

IVmaj7
Fmaj7
V
G
IIIm7
Em7
VIm
Am
IIm7
Dm7
#twilight#bittersweet#dusk

YOASOBI-style Progression

JPOP

Modern J-POP sound. Sophisticated chord usage.

VIm7
Am7
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
I
C
V7
G7
IIIm7
Em7
#modern-J-POP#refined#contemporary

Youth Progression

JPOP

A progression expressing the brightness and bittersweetness of youth. Perfect for school drama themes.

I
C
VIm
Am
IIm
Dm
V
G
IV
F
#youth#school#radiant

Sheena Ringo Style

JPOP

Complex Sheena Ringo-style progression with unique harmonic sense.

IVmaj7
Fmaj7
V7
G7
IIIm7
Em7
VIm7
Am7
IIm7
Dm7
IIIm7
Em7
IV
F
V
G
#Sheena-Ringo#complex#unique

Official HIGE DANdism Style

JPOP

Sophisticated progression seen in Official HIGE DANdism's songs.

IV
F
V
G
VIm
Am
I
C
#HIGE-DANdism#modern#refined

Kenshi Yonezu Style

JPOP

Urban and modern progression characteristic of Kenshi Yonezu's songs.

IVmaj7
Fmaj7
Vm7
Gm7
VIm7
Am7
IIIm7
Em7
#Kenshi-Yonezu#modern#urban

Vocaloid Style

JPOP

Fast-paced progression commonly found in Vocaloid songs.

VIm
Am
V
G
IV
F
IIIm
Em
IIm
Dm
V
G
#Vocaloid#driving#digital

Royal Road Variant

JPOP

Variant of Royal Road progression with added minor subdominant.

IV
F
IVm
Fm
I
C
V
G
#royal-road#bittersweet#minor

6-Chord Cycle

JPOP

Varied 6-chord cyclic progression.

VIm
Am
IIIm
Em
IV
F
I
C
IIm
Dm
V
G
#cyclic#varied#developing

Emo Ballad

JPOP

Progression for emotional ballads.

I
C
V/VII
G
VIm
Am
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
#emo#ballad#emotional

Descending Progression

JPOP

Beautiful smoothly descending progression.

IVmaj7
Fmaj7
IIIm7
Em7
IIm7
Dm7
Imaj7
Cmaj7
#descending#beautiful#smooth

J-POP Chromatic

JPOP

Modern J-POP progression with chromatic movement.

VIm7
Am7
Vm7
Gm7
IVmaj7
Fmaj7
♭VImaj7
Abmaj7
#chromatic#modern#semitone

Youth Variant

JPOP

Alternative youth song pattern. I-IIIm-VIm-IV.

I
C
IIIm
Em
VIm
Am
IV
F
#youth#fresh#bright
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FAQ

Is ChordCraft free?

Yes, ChordCraft is free to use. No sign-up is needed — open your browser and start creating chord progressions right away.

Can I save my chord progressions as MIDI files?

Yes, you can download your chord progressions as MIDI files, then import them into your DAW to keep editing or change the instrument.

Which genres of chord progressions are available?

Preset chord progressions cover more than 20 genres, including J-POP, Western pop, Rock, Jazz, EDM, K-POP, R&B, City Pop, Classical and Enka.

Can I use it without knowing music theory?

Yes, it is designed to be easy for beginners. Pick a preset, change the key, and you can use it in your song right away.

Does it work on smartphones?

Yes, ChordCraft uses a responsive design, so you can use it on smartphones and tablets as well.

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