Categories: Chord Progressions

Circle Progression: Chord Cycles in Major and Minor

How the circle progression works, why chord roots move by fifths, how its major and minor forms differ, and which songs use this pattern.

Explore common chord progressions, their scale degrees, harmonic functions, character, and ways to adapt them for songwriting and arranging.

A step-by-step method for building chord progressions by choosing a key, harmonic functions, harmonic rhythm, cadences, and smooth voice leading.