3 Common Chord Progressions for Ear Training

Can you spot these chord progressions in the songs below?

Progression 1.

A min - G maj - F maj - G maj (any combination)

‘In The Air Tonight’ by Phil Collins

'Somebody That I Used To Know' - Gotye

‘Rhythm Is A Dancer’ by Snap

‘In The End’ by Linkin Park

Progression 2.

F maj - G maj - F maj - G maj (endless repeat)

'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac

‘Don’t You Want Me’ by Human League

'I'll Be Around' by The Spinners

'Beautiful One' by Tim Hughes

Progression 3.

A min - F maj - C maj - G maj

'The Power Of Good-Bye' by Madonna

'Save Tonight' by Eagle-Eye Cherry

'Say Something' by A Great Big World

More Ear Training:

Lesson 1. 'Fixed Key Learning' - Find out why I recommend you practice ear training in the same key: Watch now

Lesson 2. 'How to Transcribe a Song' - Use this 3-step process to transcribe any song by ear: Watch now

Your friend,