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Universal Chord Progressions in Pop
- Many popular songs use the same chord progressions regardless of genre or musical education.
- These progressions act like foolproof recipes for catchy hits played repeatedly over time.
Pachelbel's Canon's Endurance
- Johann Pachelbel's Canon, written over 300 years ago, remains one of the most popular chord progressions.
- Its resurgence happened after a 1968 recording made it a musical staple in weddings and everyday life.
Four Chords Tell a Story
- The four chord progression (I–V–vi–IV) tells a musical story of stability, tension, and resolution.
- This chord journey is a foundational narrative structure in many hit songs.