Scale tone chords for the I-IV-V chord progression

I-IV-V chord progression 3-note (triad) chords for all 12 major keys

On this page you will find the 3-note (triad) I-IV-V chord progression chords for each of thetwelve (12) keys. We shall begin with the key of "C" and proceed through to "B". Practice the I-IV-V chord progression in all twelve keys...and have fun!

Scale	I Chord	IV Chord	V Chord
C Major	C Major	F Major	G Major
C#/Db Major	C#/Db Major	F#/Gb Major	G#/Ab Major
D Major	D Major	G Major	A Major
D#/Eb Major	D#/Eb Major	G#/Ab Major	A#/Bb Major
E Major	E Major	A Major	B Major
F Major	F Major	A#/Bb Major	C Major
F#/Gb Major	F#/Gb Major	B Major	C#/Db Major
G Major	G Major	C Major	D Major
G#/Ab Major	G#/Ab Major	C#/Db Major	D#/Eb Major
A Major	A Major	D Major	E Major
A#/Bb Major	A#/Bb Major	D#/Eb Major	F Major
B Major	B Major	E Major	F#/Gb Major

Remember, while you are forming the chords and practicing the I-IV-V chord progression you can always go to our virtual piano if you need help or want to see how a chord looks on the piano keyboard. Experiment with all the new chords you now know how to make on the keyboard! Try playing the 3-note (triad) I-IV-V chord progression chords with your left hand, while playing the major scale for each chord with your right.

When you feel comfortable with the triad chords, go to 7th progression chords for the I-IV-V chord progression. Here you will be playing major 7th and dominant 7th chords. This will be slightly more challenging but will give a richer, fuller sound to the I-IV-V chord progression.

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