Question 1

What is a chord progression?

Accepted Answer

A chord progression is a sequence of chords played in a musical piece. Common ones include I-IV-V-I (classical), I-V-vi-IV (pop), ii-V-I (jazz), and 12-bar blues. They create the harmonic foundation of songs.

Question 2

How does the chord generator work?

Accepted Answer

Pick a key, scale, mood and progression style. The tool generates a chord sequence using the appropriate diatonic chords, displays them in both standard notation and Nashville numbers, and lets you hear each chord on the on-screen piano.

Question 3

What are Nashville numbers?

Accepted Answer

Nashville Number System is a shorthand musicians use: I, IV, V, vi in major or i, iv, V in minor. Each roman numeral represents a chord based on its position in the scale. It works in any key, so a song in C and a song in G use the same numbers.

Question 4

Can I use this for songwriting?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The tool is designed to spark ideas. Use it to find a starting progression, then play with chord substitutions, add extensions (7th, 9th, sus4) or change the rhythm. The audio playback helps you hear each chord before you commit to a direction.