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IV–I–ii–I chord progression

The R&B turn · 4-1-2-1

Warm and rocking. It starts away from home on IV, comes back, steps up to the minor ii and back again: soft, never dramatic.

C major · one chord a bar
  1. F
  2. C
  3. Dm
  4. C
Use in a beat
Pluggnb beat · 130 BPM · drums, 808 and keys

IV–I–ii–I in every key

One chord a bar, in all 12 keys. Use in a beat opens it in that key.

KeyChordsMake a beat
C majorF – C – Dm – CUse
D♭ majorG♭ – D♭ – E♭m – D♭Use
D majorG – D – Em – DUse
E♭ majorA♭ – E♭ – Fm – E♭Use
E majorA – E – F♯m – EUse
F majorB♭ – F – Gm – FUse
F♯ majorB – F♯ – G♯m – F♯Use
G majorC – G – Am – GUse
A♭ majorD♭ – A♭ – B♭m – A♭Use
A majorD – A – Bm – AUse
B♭ majorE♭ – B♭ – Cm – B♭Use
B majorE – B – C♯m – BUse
Chord by chord, in C major
  • IVF: the major chord on the 4th note of the scale
  • IC: the major chord on the 1st note of the scale
  • iiDm: the minor chord on the 2nd note of the scale
Where it is used

Pluggnb, R&B and gospel.

In the editor, these styles start on it: Pluggnb.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of IV–I–ii–I in C major?

F, C, Dm and C. In G major it is C, G, Am and G. The table above has all 12 keys.

How do I play IV–I–ii–I in another key?

Take the key’s major scale and build a chord on its 4th, 1st and 2nd notes, in the order of the numerals. Capital numerals are major chords and small ones minor.

What is the IV–I–ii–I used for?

Pluggnb, R&B and gospel. In the editor, Pluggnb starts on it.

Can I make a beat with it?

Yes, free. Use in a beat opens the editor with a pluggnb beat on these chords at 130 BPM, every part its own lane to change or delete. Add a melody, record over it or ask for new drums. No account is needed to start; a free account saves your project.

Build a song on these chords

Use in a beat opens the free editor with drums, bass and the chords. Add a melody, record over it or change any part, one at a time.

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