The Magic Four Chords

26/05/2025 3 min
The Magic Four Chords

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Do Sumthin!, hosted by Jodi Lee, the focus is on the widely-used 'magic four chords' progression in popular music. Lee discusses each chord within the progression - the tonic (I), dominant (V), relative minor (vi), and subdominant (IV), demonstrating how each chord functions within a song and the emotional impact they can have. She explores how this particular chord progression has been used in popular music, providing examples like 'Let It Be' by The Beatles and 'Someone Like You' by Adele. Furthermore, Lee touches on how artists use variations and adaptations to create a unique sound with this progression. This progression's simplicity and emotional range characterize its popularity among musicians and its prevalence in modern music.

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