Notice the cool, descending sound of this seemingly backwards

V-IV-I progression.  When you hear the "I" chord, think "home"! 

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.​

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
G minor (Gm)iiG, Bb, D
Bb Major (Bb)IVBb, D, F
C Major (C)VC, E, G

Figure out the Roman numeral progressions of songs you play!

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.​

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
D minor (Dm)viD, F, A
G minor (Gm)iiG, Bb, D
C Major (C)VC, E, G

Notice Major chords sound "happier" & minor chords sound "sadder".

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.

Going from a "I" chord to a minor "vi" chord is very common!

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
D minor (Dm)viD, F, A
Bb Major (Bb)IVBb, D, F
C Major (C)VC, E, G

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.​

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
C Major (C)VC, E, G
Bb Major (Bb)IVBb, D, F

The I-V-IV progression has a really cool sound because it goes from

the I chord = "home" to V = "tension" to the IV = "pushes away".

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played. ​

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
C Major (C)VC, E, G

Think "home" when you hear "I" chords & think "tension" 

for "V" chords.  "V" chords OFTEN lead back to "I" chords!  

Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F MajorIF, A, C

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.  ("Chord Notes" are the notes that make up each chord). 

  Now see how many of these chord progressions you can play along with when you don't know which track is coming up next! Use the Roman numerals that show up in the audio player as your clues & practice learning those Roman numerals here!  

  This is where you really start going a long ways towards training your ear and building the muscle memory you need to play songs "on the fly"! 

Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E
Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E
Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E
Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E
Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E
Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb​
C
D
E


Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.  





​​​

I-IV-V is the backbone of country, blues, and rock & roll!  Listen

to the way "I" = "home", "IV" = "pushes away", "V" = " tension".

Scale degree1
2
34
5
6
7
F Major scaleF
G
ABb
C
D
E

​Practice strumming along, adding solos, or playing bass lines with the following tracks.  Muscle memory is the ultimate goal!

All of this page's Tracks on Shuffle!


  • F I IV V 060bpm1:23
  • F V IV I 132bpm0:58
  • F V IV I 110bpm1:10
  • F V IV I 088bpm1:28
  • F I ii IV V 108bpm0:56
  • F I vi ii V 080bpm1:16
  • F I vi ii V 096bpm1:03
  • F I ii IV V 072bpm1:25
  • F I IV V 075bpm1:06
  • F I ii IV V 090bpm1:07
  • F I vi ii V 064bpm1:35
  • F I vi IV V 108bpm0:56
  • F I vi IV V 090bpm1:07
  • F I vi IV V 072bpm1:25
  • F I V IV 100bpm1:10
  • F I V IV 080bpm1:28
  • F I V IV 064bpm2:19
  • F I IV V 090bpm0:55
  • F I V I 096bpm0:52
  • F I V I 080bpm1:03
  • F I 064bpm1:30
  • F I 080bpm1:11
  • F I 096bpm0:59
  • F I V I 064bpm1:19
  • F I 051bpm1:52
  • F V IV I 070bpm1:51
  • F I ii IV V 058bpm1:46
  • F I vi ii V 051bpm1:59
  • F I vi IV V 058bpm1:46
  • F I IV V 048bpm1:44
  • F I V I 051bpm1:39

  • F V IV I 070bpm1:51
  • F V IV I 088bpm1:28
  • F V IV I 110bpm1:10
  • F V IV I 132bpm0:58

Track #7: C-Bb-F

V-IV-I


  • F I ii IV V 058bpm1:46
  • F I ii IV V 072bpm1:25
  • F I ii IV V 090bpm1:07
  • F I ii IV V 108bpm0:56

Track #6: F-Gm-Bb-C

I-ii-IV-V


  • F I vi ii V 051bpm1:59
  • F I vi ii V 064bpm1:35
  • F I vi ii V 080bpm1:16
  • F I vi ii V 096bpm1:03

Track #5: F-Dm-Gm-C

I-vi-ii-V


  • F I vi IV V 058bpm1:46
  • F I vi IV V 072bpm1:25
  • F I vi IV V 090bpm1:07
  • F I vi IV V 108bpm0:56

Track #4: F-Dm-Bb-C

I-vi-IV-V


  • F I V IV 051bpm2:19
  • F I V IV 064bpm1:50
  • F I V IV 080bpm1:28
  • F I V IV 100bpm1:10

Track #3: F-C-Bb

I-V-IV


  • F I IV V 048bpm1:44
  • F I IV V 060bpm1:23
  • F I IV V 075bpm1:06
  • F I IV V 090bpm0:55

  • F I V I 051bpm1:39
  • F I V I 064bpm1:19
  • F I V I 080bpm1:03
  • F I V I 096bpm0:52

Some Key of F Major Chord Progressions: Scales & chords on Complete Editions only!

Track #2: F-Bb-C

I-IV-V


Track #1: F-C-F

I-V-I


F Major Chord Jam Track: All F Major

Progression in Roman numerals: I 

For these key of F Major tracks, try these scales:
F Major: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E (the notes in white boxes)
F Major pentatonic: F, G, A, C, D (the underlined notes)

       See these scales with a Fretboard Toolbox:

  • Use page 31 of any Complete Edition
  • Essential Edition keys: G, A, C, D, E Major









  • F I 051bpm1:52
  • F I 064bpm1:30
  • F I 080bpm1:11
  • F I 096bpm0:59
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Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
F Major (F)IF, A, C
Bb Major (Bb)IVBb, D, F
C Major (C)VC, E, G

Soloing/Bass Lines: Experiment with the notes above throughout the song, but focus on the Chord Notes of each chord being played.​

Chord NameRoman Num.Chord Notes
C Major (C)VC, E, G
Bb Major (Bb)IVBb, D, F
F Major (F)IF, A, C