Chord progression player

Choose a key and a progression, loop it at your tempo and write or sing over it. Record a take with headphones and keep the idea.

Hear the harmony before you choose the words

A progression sets the mood of a section. Try a few, change one bar at a time and listen to what each change does to your melody.

Your progression

How to use it

  1. 1Choose a key that suits your voice and a progression, or edit any bar.
  2. 2Set the tempo and style, press play and loop it.
  3. 3Hum or sing over it and write the lines that fit each bar.
  4. 4With headphones on, record a take and play it back with the chords.

Frequently asked questions

What is the most common chord progression?

In pop, I–V–vi–IV (C–G–Am–F in C major) and its rotations vi–IV–I–V and I–vi–IV–V. Neighbouring chords share notes, so the loop feels smooth, and starting on vi makes the same chords sound darker.

How do I pick the right key for my voice?

Sing the highest and lowest notes of your melody. If the top note strains, move the key down one or two semitones: the progression keeps its character while the melody sits lower.

Does the player record or upload my voice?

Recording happens only in your browser and nothing is uploaded. Download the take to keep it, then import it into your song project.

Get started in 4 steps

Turn the loop into a song
and keep every take with it

Create your account

Open Zoundroom in your browser or download the app from the App Store and Google Play.

Create your first project

Create the safe space where your music lives and grows.

Import your ideas

Keep your recordings, lyrics, notes, and files in one place.

Collaborate and share

Invite other artists and collaborate in real time, each from their own device.

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