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R&B

Rhythm and Blues combining soul, funk, and contemporary production

Gospel-influenced progressionsExtended chordsSyncopated rhythmsChromatic bass lines
Common Keys: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab
Gospel R&B
90% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

I - iii - vi - IV

Example in C

C - Em - Am - F

Gospel-influenced R&B progression

Smooth R&B
85% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

Imaj7 - IIImaj7 - vi7 - ii7

Example in C

Cmaj7 - Emaj7 - Am7 - Dm7

Smooth chromatic movement

Contemporary R&B
85% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

Imaj9 - vi9 - ii9 - V13

Example in C

Cmaj9 - Am9 - Dm9 - G13

Modern R&B with extensions

90s R&B
80% popular

Progression (Roman Numerals)

vi7 - III7 - vi7 - ii7 - V7

Example in C

Am7 - E7 - Am7 - Dm7 - G7

New jack swing progression