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I-IV-vi-V (Rock Stadium)

Why do rock choruses always give you energy?

I-IV-vi-V is the progression of powerful choruses. Designed to sound big with eighth notes. Much more energy than I-V-vi-IV because IV arrives first, pushing forward.

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Complete guide

Level: Beginner Styles: Rock, Pop, Up-tempo

🎵 Energy in Motion

When a song needs to increase intensity, the right-hand motor is the key. This progression, combined with Driving Eighths, creates a solid and powerful foundation that fills any stadium.

Structure:

  1. I: Tonic (Stability).
  2. IV: Subdominant (Growth).
  3. vi: Minor (Internal tension).
  4. V: Dominant (Final impulse).

🎹 In C Major

  • C (I)
  • F (IV)
  • Am (vi)
  • G (V)

💡 Execution Tip

For the Driving Eighths pattern, keep your right hand very relaxed and "bounce" on the keys. The secret lies in the regularity of the eighth notes; don't try to play loud, but constant.