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The 6-4-1-5 Chord Progression (vi-IV-I-V)

The 6-4-1-5 chord progression (vi-IV-I-V) in C is Am – F – C – G. Same four chords as the pop loop, starting on the minor one for a darker feel. Below it is written out in all 12 keys, for piano and guitar.

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  • MIDI keyboard
  • Digital or acoustic piano
  • Guitar
  • Computer, phone or tablet
Am A C E

The 6-4-1-5 progression in all 12 keys

KeyChords
C majorAm – F – C – G
D flat majorBbm – Gb – Db – Ab
D majorBm – G – D – A
E flat majorCm – Ab – Eb – Bb
E majorC#m – A – E – B
F majorDm – Bb – F – C
F sharp majorD#m – B – F# – C#
G majorEm – C – G – D
A flat majorFm – Db – Ab – Eb
A majorF#m – D – A – E
B flat majorGm – Eb – Bb – F
B majorG#m – E – B – F#

6-4-1-5 in C major on the piano

Each chord uses the shape nearest to the one before, so the hand barely moves.

Am A C E
F F A C
C C E G
G G B D

How to practise the 6-4-1-5 progression

  1. Play it in C, four slow beats per chord, saying each name.
  2. Then take it to G and F, and on to the harder keys.
  3. Repeat until the changes need no thought, then go faster.
The 6-4-1-5 Chord Progression (vi-IV-I-V) – ChordRunner

Loop 6-4-1-5 in ChordRunner

Type Am – F – C – G into ChordRunner and it loops while you play it on a MIDI keyboard, or a piano or guitar by microphone (advanced feature in ChordRunner Premium).

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Common questions

What is the 6-4-1-5 chord progression?

It is the chords built on degrees vi-IV-I-V of a key. In C: Am – F – C – G; in G: Em – C – G – D.

How do I play 6-4-1-5 on piano and guitar?

Find the key, take its chords vi-IV-I-V, and use the nearest shape of each chord. On guitar, Am – F – C – G uses easy shapes in C.

Can I loop the 6-4-1-5 progression while I practise?

Yes. In ChordRunner you type a progression and it loops while you play on a USB MIDI keyboard, or a piano or guitar through the microphone (advanced feature in ChordRunner Premium).

Which key is easiest for 6-4-1-5?

On the piano, C major: its chords use 0 black keys in total. The hardest is F sharp major, with 10. Start easy, then move to the others.

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