III-VI-II-V-I chord progression
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III-VI-II-V-I chord progression 3-note (triad) chords for all 12 major keys
The III-VI-II-V-I chord progression is made up of the 3rd, 6th, 2nd, 5th, and 1st (root) steps of a major scale. This would give the chord progression 3 minor triad and 2 major triad chords. In the key of "C" major the chord progression would be E minor (III), A minor (VI), D minor (II), G major (V), and ending on C major (I). For variety you can also begin on C major (I) instead of E minor (III).
On this page you will find the 3-note (triad) III-VI-II-V-I chord progression chords for each of the twelve (12) keys. We shall begin with the key of "C" and proceed through to "B". Practice the III-VI-II-V-I chord progression in all twelve keys...and have fun!
| Scale | III Chord | VI Chord | II Chord | V Chord | I Chord |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Major | E Minor | A Minor | D Minor | G Major | C Major |
| C#/Db Major | F Minor | A#/Bb Minor | D#/Eb Minor | G#/Ab Major | C#/Db Major |
| D Major | F#/Gb Minor | B Minor | E Minor | A Major | D Major |
| D#/Eb Major | G Minor | C Minor | F Minor | A#/Bb Major | D#/Eb Major |
| E Major | G#/Ab Minor | C#/Db Minor | F#/Gb Minor | B Major | E Major |
| F Major | A Minor | D Minor | G Minor | C Major | F Major |
| F#/Gb Major | A#/Bb Minor | D#/Eb Minor | G#/Ab Minor | C#/Db Major | F#/Gb Major |
| G Major | B Minor | E Minor | A Minor | D Major | G Major |
| G#/Ab Major | C Minor | F Minor | A#/Bb Minor | D#/Eb Major | G#/Ab Major |
| A Major | C#/Db Minor | F#/Gb Minor | B Minor | E Major | A Major |
| A#/Bb Major | D Minor | G Minor | C Minor | F Major | A#/Bb Major |
| B Major | D#/Eb Minor | G#/Ab Minor | C#/Db Minor | F#/Gb Major | B Major |
Remember, you can always go to Chordhouse.com piano chord/scale finder if you need help or want to see how a chord looks on the piano keyboard. Experiment with all the new chords you now know how to make on the keyboard! Try playing the 3-note (triad) III-VI-II-V-I chord progression chords with your left hand, while playing the corresponding major scale for that key with your right.
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