A thread for rainy days and writers block ...

 

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I–V–vi–IV

 

Are there any other progressions besides this one?

 

My fav ever (1:35)

Or a softer version, if you prefer (0:55)

 

E - A - B7

 

I like the sound of things based around VI-VII

 

vi-ii-I-iii

 

em7-9 , C5b-6-9, A2sus4, B4

 

C-Am-F-G

 

I-iii-vi-IV ?

 

I use the best chords. C, G, A minor, D.

 

ii vi vii vi .. for those kind of days

 

the classic
2-5-1-6
or the
1-6-2-5-1 (no roots; ref. to Autumn Leaves)

for rainy days it comes to me instantly; even before I place my fingers on the keys
...or sometimes Riders on the storm if I am on the Rhodes

On a Guitar, any starting with a 9th. chord brings me into the "rainy day" mood

 

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I'm trying these out in ChordPulse

 

@Zenarcist

if You get lost, since Yopu are on a guitar, here the basics:

 

That man is a walking encyclopedia

 

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I like his taste of guitars!

 

For a change during a chorus, I'll maybe use:
iii iv7 IVsus Isus
III iv7 ii7 #V6 V

Just in case I goofed the nomenclature:
i.e.
C#min F#min7 Dsus4 Asus4
C#7 F#min7 Bmin7 F6 E A

It moves nicely and doesn't sound too overused and you can add/subtract maj 7ths and 9ths to taste