Chord Progression Studio

What Is the Chord Progression Studio?

Chord Progression Studio maps secondary dominants, diatonic chords and borrowed chords for the selected key. Each chord includes its role and likely resolution, can be auditioned immediately, and can be added to a draggable progression timeline. Piano, guitar and ukulele maps show the chord tones, while local saving and export preserve the arrangement.

How It Works

Choose a key and chord depth, then select from Secondary Dominants, Diatonic Chords and Borrowed Chords. Add or audition each chord, drag or move progression steps into order, duplicate or delete steps, transpose the complete progression, set tempo and play or loop it. Inspect chord tones in the instrument panel, save locally, or copy and export the finished progression.

When to Use It

Use it for songwriting, reharmonization, arranging, film scoring, music lessons or breaking out of repetitive diatonic progressions while keeping every harmonic choice understandable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a secondary dominant?

It is a dominant chord that temporarily points toward a diatonic chord other than the tonic. The studio labels its target so the tension and likely resolution stay visible.

What is a borrowed chord?

A borrowed chord comes from a parallel mode, such as using a chord from C Minor inside a progression centered on C Major. It adds color while preserving a recognizable tonic.

Where are saved progressions stored?

They are stored only in this browser's local storage. Export important projects if you want a portable backup or need to move them to another device.

Does it replace written notation or a digital audio workstation?

No. It is a harmonic sketchpad for choosing and hearing chords. Export or copy the progression into notation or production software for detailed voicing, rhythm and orchestration.

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