Guitar progression
Anthemic Pop
vi – IV – I – V in C major
1
vi
2
IV
3
I
4
V
About this progression
Same four chords as the pop progression, but starting on the minor — that single shift trades cheerfulness for an open, longing quality that begs for big choruses.
Practice tip — Hit the Am with confidence — the whole progression hangs on that opening moment of melancholy.
Chord shapes
Every unique chord this progression uses. Take your time with each one before stringing them together.
Songs you already know with this progression
- Apologize — OneRepublic
- Grenade — Bruno Mars
- Save Tonight — Eagle-Eye Cherry
- Numb — Linkin Park