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Gospel
Sacred music with rich harmony and emotional expression
Circle progressionsSecondary dominantsPassing chordsWalk-downs/walk-ups
Common Keys: C, F, G, Bb, Eb
Gospel Turnaround
95% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
I - I/III - IV - iv
Example in C
C - C/E - F - Fm
Classic gospel ending
Circle Progression
90% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
I - vi - ii - V
Example in C
C - Am - Dm - G
Circle of fifths movement
Gospel Walk-Up
85% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
I - I+ - I6 - I7
Example in C
C - Caug - C6 - C7
Chromatic walk-up
Shouting Music
80% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
I - V/V - V - I
Example in C
C - D - G - C
High energy gospel progression