Chord Progression Generator: Turn Numerals Into Real Chords
Roman numerals describe a progression in any key. This generator translates the pattern into the actual chords of your chosen key.
What is the Chord Progression Generator?
Progressions are patterns of chords, not random picks. Choose a major key and a pattern and this tool turns the Roman numerals into real chord names in that key, ready to play or sequence.
How to use it
- Enter your values in the fields provided.
- Click Generate Progression.
- Read the result and adjust an input if you want a different outcome.
Worked example
In C major, I-V-vi-IV gives C, G, Am, and F.
What chords are I-V-vi-IV in C major?
In C major the first, fifth, sixth, and fourth scale chords are C, G, Am, and F, in that order.
Frequently asked questions
What do I enter to get a result?
Fill in every field with your own numbers or choices, then run the tool. Empty number fields count as zero, so check them before you trust the output.
Can I reuse this result elsewhere?
Yes. The result is calculated in your browser from the values you entered, so you can copy the numbers into your own notes or plan.