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Music TheoryThe Magic 4 Chords
The Magic 4 Chords
Goal
Play thousands of songs using just one simple sequence of chords.
The Secret of Pop Music
Did you know that songs by Adele, Ed Sheeran, and Bollywood hits often use the exact same 4 chords?
The "Magic 4" in C Major
- •C Major (The Home)
- •G Major (The Journey)
- •A Minor (The Emotion)
- •F Major (The Peace)
The 4-Chord Loop
Play **C Major** (C-E-G) for 4 beats.
Play **G Major** (G-B-D) for 4 beats.
Play **A Minor** (A-C-E) for 4 beats.
Play **F Major** (F-A-C) for 4 beats.
Repeat! Can you hear the "Perfect" loop?
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Song Examples
This progression is used in "Let It Be", "Someone Like You", and "Kesariya"!
Quick Recap
Chord progressions are the "roadmap" of a song.
C - G - Am - F is the most popular progression in the world.