View
4
Download
0
Category
Preview:
Citation preview
The I-IV-V Progression
There are several common chord progressions in popular music. A common one is the I-IV-V (1-4-5)
progression.
The I-IV-V Progression
The I-IV-V progression is often used in early rock and roll music as well as a standard progression in blues.
Understanding how the progression works makes it easy to pick up and play many common songs in the ukulele world.
Understanding a few common progressions, like this one, decreases the dependency on song charts.
When you can play without song charts you will be more focused on your audience and it enhances your performance.
We will now look at two common methods used to find the notes in the I-IV-V progression.
The I-IV-V Progression
The Math Method: The I-IV-V progression uses simple math to guide you to the
correct chords. Today we are going to focus on the key of “C”.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7C D E F G A B
If C = 1, then we count out to 4 which = F and 5 which = G So the 3 chords in our song are the 1-4-5 or C-F-G
The I-IV-V Progression
The Math Method: Although this method works for most common keys, it does get a little tricky in
some keys due to the way music notes progress in standard notation. For example: In the key of F the I-IV-V is F-Bb-C Another example: In the key of Bb the I-IV-V is Bb-Eb-F
The I-IV-V Progression
The Fretboard Method: The I-IV-V can also be derived from your ukulele fretboard.
Ukulele’s (like guitars and basses) are tuned to 4ths. So the keyboard offers a simple method to find the notes needed.
Please note that this method will only work on the G/C or E/A strings but not the C/E strings.
The I-IV-V Progression
The Fretboard Method: Find the I note on the G string. For this example “C” (5 th fret) The IV will be the same fret on the C string (5th fret) or “F” Count up two frets on the C string to find the V (7th fret) of “G” This can be used for any key
The I-IV-V Progression
The Memorization Method – You can always just memorize the list Here is a cheat sheet for the remainder of the keys:
A = A-D-E A# = A#-D#-F (or Bb = Bb-Eb-F) B = B-E-F# C = C-F-G C# = C#-F#-G# (or Db = Db-Gb-Ab) D = D-G-A D# = D#-G#-A# (or Eb = Eb-Ab-Bb) E = E-A-B F = F-Bb-C F# = F#-B-C# (or Gb = Gb-B-Db) G = G-C-D G# = G#-C#-D# (or A = Ab-Db-Eb)
The I-IV-V Progression
The format the I-IV-V most commonly uses is the 12 bar (or 12 measure) format.
The progression is played out over 12 measures then rolls back to repeat over and over throughout the song.
For today we will work with the key of C to simplify the examples First you play 4 measures of the I (C is in this case) Then 2 measures of the IV (F in this case) Then 2 more measures of the I Then 1 measure of the V (G in this case) Then 1 measure of the IV Then 2 measures of the I
The I-IV-V Progression
To make it a little easier the progression would look something like this:
The I-IV-V Progression
Let’s play a popular song that use this progression; Hound Dog. The first verse shows the chords to help get the song
started (Note that the chords are not in the right position)
The second verse is without the chords so try to play it without the chords and “feel” where the chords fit
The I-IV-V Progression
The I-IV-V Progression
Let’s play some well known songs from the 50’s and 60’s that use the I-IV-V progression.
The following songs will not have any chords shown (only lyrics). Try to follow along using the 12 bar method we learned today.
Listen to the songs and try to feel where the chord changes are. You can do this by counting or by sensing the change in the melody.
The I-IV-V Progression"Rock Around The Clock"
So put your glad rags on and join me hon'We're gonna have some fun when the clock strikes one.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonightWe're gonna rock rock rock till the broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When the clock strikes two, three and fourWhen the band slows down, we're gonna yell for more.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonightWe're gonna rock rock rock till the broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
When the chimes ring five, six and sevenOh we'll be right in seventh heaven.
We're gonna rock around the clock tonightWe're gonna rock rock rock till the broad daylight
We're gonna rock, gonna rock around the clock tonight.
The I-IV-V Progression"Johnny B. Goode"
Deep down in Louisiana close to New OrleansWay back up in the woods among the evergreensThere stood a log cabin made of earth and wood
Where lived a country boy named Johnny B. GoodeWho never ever learned to read or write so well
But he could play a guitar just like a-ringing a bell
Go go… Go Johnny go! Go… Go Johnny go!Go… Go Johnny go! Go… Go Johnny go!
Go… Johnny B. Goode!
He used to carry his guitar in a gunny sackGo sit beneath the tree by the railroad track
Oh, the engineer would see him sittin' in the shadeStrummin' with the rhythm that the drivers madeThe people passing by, they would stop and say
"Oh my, but that little country boy could play"
Go go… Go Johnny go! Go… Go Johnny go!Go… Go Johnny go! Go… Go Johnny go!
Go… Johnny B. Goode!
The I-IV-V Progression"Barbara Ann"
Ba ba ba ba Barbara AnnBa ba ba ba Barbara Ann
Oh Barbara Ann, take my handBarbara Ann
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'Rockin' and a-reelin'Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba Barbara Ann
Went to a dance, lookin' for romanceSaw Barbara Ann, so I thought I'd take a chance
With Barbara Ann, Barbara AnnTake my hand
You got me rockin' and a-rollin'Rockin' and a-reelin'Barbara Ann ba ba
Ba ba ba ba Barbara Ann
The I-IV-V Progression"Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin On"
Come along my baby, whole lotta shakin' goin' onYes, I said come along my baby, baby you can't go wrong
We ain't fakin', while lotta shakin' goin' on
Well, I said come along my baby, we got chicken in the barnWoo-huh, come along my baby, really got the bull by the horn
We ain't fakin', whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Well, I said shake, baby, shake… I said shake, baby, shakeI said shake it, baby, shake it… And then shake, baby, shake
Come on over, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Well, I said come along my baby, we got chicken in the barnWhose barn? What barn? My barn
Come along my baby, really got the bull by the hornWe ain't fakin', whole lotta shakin' goin' on
Shake it baby, shake, shake it baby, shakeWoo, shake baby, come on babe, shake it, baby, shake
Come on over, whole lotta shakin' goin' on
The I-IV-V Progression“At The Hop”
Well, you can rock it you can roll itDo the Stomp and even Stroll it at the hop
When the record starts spinnin'You Calypso and you Chicken at the hop
Do the dance sensation that is sweepin' the nation at the hop
Let's go to the hop… Let's go to the hopLet's go to the hop… Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
Well, you can swing it you can groove itYou can really start to move it at the hop
Where the jockey is the smoothestAnd the music is the coolest at the hop
All the cats and chicks can get their kicks at the hop… Let's go!
Let's go to the hop… Let's go to the hopLet's go to the hop… Let's go to the hop
Come on, let's go to the hop
The I-IV-V Progression
There are many, many songs that follow this progression. Some popular ones are:
Kansas City – Fats Domino Tush – ZZ TopRoute 66 – King Cole Trio (and others) Tutti Fruiti – Little RichardGimme One Reason – Tracy Chapman Move It On Over – Hank WilliamsFolsom Prison Blues – Johnny Cash Maybellene – Chuck BerryMustang Sally – Buddy Guy Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray VaughnGoin’ Up Country – Canned Heat The Thrill is Gone – BB KingCall Me The Breeze – Lynyrd Skynyrd Boogie Shoes – KC & The Sunshine BandRave On – Buddy Holly Crossroads – CreamStuck in the Middle With You – Steelers Wheel Rock and Roll – Led ZepplinWipe Out – Surfaries Before You Accuse Me – Eric ClaptonHoochie Coochie Man – Muddy Waters The Twist – Chubby CheckerBe-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent Stormy Monday – Allman BrosTakin’ Care of Business – BTO Blue Suede Shoes – Elvis PresleyRed House – Jimi Hendrix I Feel Good – James BrownKiss – Prince Spirit in the Sky – Norman GreenbaumI Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For – U2 Rock & Roll Music – The BeatlesBlues Stay Away From Me- Delmore Bros. In the Summer Time – Mungo JerryShould I Stay or Should I Go – The Clash Batman Theme Song
The I-IV-V Progression
There are also some variations on this progression
One common variation is that the V is played with a 7th chord (C-F-G7 in the key of C)
Another common variation is when the verse uses the 12 bar progression and the chorus uses a different structure but the same progression.
The I-IV-V Progression
In “Blue Suede Shoes” we see 2 variations
1) A 7th chord is used right before the change to the IV
2) The V is played with a 7th chord
The I-IV-V Progression
In “Folsom Prison Blues” we see 3 variations
1) A 7th chord is used right before the change to the IV
2) The V is played with a 7th chord
3) The IV is passed over in the 10th measure
The I-IV-V Progression
I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (by U2) has a different take on the progression.
The verses are 16 measures long. The first 8 measures on the I-IV-V are played through twice
The chorus is 8 measure long. The last 4 measures of the I-IV-V are played through twice.
The I-IV-V Progression
In the blues style of the 12 bar progression the last measure is used as a “turn” and the V is played for the 12 measure:
The I-IV-V Progression
Some songs leave the 12 bar format that use a 16 bar pattern. Here are some familiar examples:
Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3Slide 4Slide 5Slide 6Slide 7Slide 8Slide 9Slide 10Slide 11Slide 12Slide 13Slide 14Slide 15Slide 16Slide 17Slide 18Slide 19Slide 20Slide 21Slide 22Slide 23Slide 24
Recommended