Chord Progression to MIDI
Generate a chord progression MIDI file in any key and scale — from I–V–vi–IV to the 12-bar blues — with optional 7ths and arpeggios. Free, no sign-up.
How it works
Pick a key, a scale, and one of the classic progressions, and this tool writes the chords into a MIDI file you can drop straight onto an instrument track in any DAW. Each roman numeral is voiced as a triad built from the scale — enable 7th chords for a jazzier sound, or arpeggiate to spread each chord into eighth notes. Press play preview to hear the progression before downloading.
Popular progressions included
- I – V – vi – IV — the "four chords" behind countless pop hits.
- ii – V – I — the fundamental jazz turnaround.
- The 12-bar blues — the backbone of blues, rock and roll, and early jazz.
- The Andalusian cadence, the 50s doo-wop changes, the J-pop royal road, and more.
Progressions are a starting point — if you want full arrangements with melodies, basslines, and drums written around chords like these, open the MIDI Maker studio and generate a complete track.
Every progression in every key
I–V–vi–IV in every key
vi–IV–I–V in every key
I–IV–V–IV in every key
I–vi–IV–V in every key
ii–V–I in every key
I–vi–ii–V in every key
i–VII–VI–V in every key
i–VI–III–VII in every key
i–iv–VII–III in every key
I–V–IV–IV in every key
IV–V–iii–vi in every key
12-Bar Blues in every key
Want full tracks, not just chord progressions?
The MIDI Maker studio rolls complete, editable arrangements — melody, chords, bass and drums — you can export to any DAW. Free, in your browser.
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