Chord Progression Theory Explained (Major Key I - iii - IV - V)

This video explains the theory behind using the I - iii - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) major key chord progressions.

The I - iii - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Chord Progression uses a mixture of major & minor chords in a major key.

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⏲⏳⌛ Timestamps :

0:00 - Chord Progression Theory Explained (Major Key I - iii - IV - V)
0:40 - Withholding a Minor Chord
0:54 - Classic 12 Bar Progression Using I - IV - V (1 - 4 - 5)
1:30 - Introducing a III Chord To a 12 Bar Progression
2:03 - Splitting a Bar in 2
2:37 - Increasing Options With Inversions
2:51 - 16 Bar Idea - First 8 Bars
3:20 - How To Create A Rising Bassline Using 1st Inversions
3:47 - Ending On A Minor 2nd Inversion
4:16 - Full 16 Bar Section Using I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5)
5:04 - What Is A Chord Turnaround?
5:38 - The Primary I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround
6:04 - The Displaced I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround
6:35 - The Descending I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround
7:02 - Altered Chord Change Rate
7:31 - Change The Order Of I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Chords
7:50 - Internal Repetition In A I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround
8:18 - Stretch & Repeat A I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround
8:48 - Using Inversions In A I - III - IV - V (1 - 3 - 4 - 5) Turnaround

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[WriteASong]

I am aware of the mistake in this video with the minor chords being represented by uppercase Roman numerals. These should be lower case. This is correct with videos published on the channel since December 2021. Thanks for watching!

[josephmelvin]

This will be very helpful playing rhythm. I can choose any key signature and use those templates for developing rhythm patterns. The turnaround lessons is very useful in playing my BLUES

[Heaview]

Wow, it's awesome how the bassline works with the inversions. Never knew that! Thanks!

[docwill]

This explained so much of what I've heard over decades in my head or in pop songs and could never work out what was 'wrong'....

[hiphoprajeshlifeksr]

Super bro very useful thank you so much i am started watching your videos and taking notes so useful ❤❤❤

[hysterheister]

I'm so used to 1 4 5 6. Nice to hear 1 3 4 5.

[phc]

You gotta bring the V to I you are killing haha

[moses]

One of my favorite song has intro of I-III-IV. One ‘V’ absent.

[vodkaone]

Thank you. I struggled a bit to understand, but I'm starting to get it. I will follow more of these.

[vacuumelite]

This is splendid. Really helpful. 😊♥️😊

[Tremaine]

Some examples I can think of:
Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache" 1978
Mariah Carey "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" 1994
Kanye West "Dark Fantasy" 2010
Taylor Swift "I Forgot That You Existed" 2019

[adriannavangeli]

I swear Cigana by Raça Negra has this in the chorus

[josephvanwye]

I like the video. I wish you would resolve the progression in the 16th bar

[kennyadvocat]

Forever in Love by Kenny G made 1- 3- 4- 5 turnaround progression a hood classic! LOL Great video!

[cesar_m.p.]

7:02 I don't get the descending feeling. I know it is there, but it is hardly For this to work, I think we need take care of the base note to be always descending as well.

[frankcarlone]

0:07 "Three of these are major, three of these are minor". Forgive me as I'm not a musician, but would it be silly of me to ask what the 7th chord is??

[mrCetus]

The most basic and simplest 1- 3 -4 - 5 chord progression is the one that sustained Van Morrison in the earliest part of his epic songwriting career....

[antonioasaro]

Sorry, a bit confused. The 16 Bar piece at time=4:48 only uses the 4 chords (and inversions) of I iii IV V but, I don't see a progression from I to iii to IV to V. Why is it called a progressions (which to me means a set sequence). I ask 'cause I'm having a difficult time memorizing music & it doesn't help when a chord "progression" is just a random sampling of chords (in a set of chords).

[AlexandreSoma]

What always confuses me is: I made my melody based on a minor concept (ex: Am A D E G D G E A), so my 1 3 4 5 would be A C D E, isn't?

[crisrose]

What’s with the annoying “ swishing “ background noises ? ? We’re trying to listen and learn . . I don’t get it 🤦🏼‍♀️