Driving Chord Progressions

i → v → VII → IV

The driving synth-pop progression that dominated the 2020s. Fm-Cm-Eb-Bb creates an endless loop that never fully resolves, keeping the energy building throughout the song.

Isus4 → I → IVsus4 → IV → Vsus4 → V

The powerful sound of suspended 4th chords resolving to their major counterparts. Creates rhythmic drive and anticipation - a signature move in classic rock.