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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% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
I - iii - vi - IV
Example in C
C - Em - Am - F
Gospel-influenced R&B progression
Smooth R&B
85% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
Imaj7 - IIImaj7 - vi7 - ii7
Example in C
Cmaj7 - Emaj7 - Am7 - Dm7
Smooth chromatic movement
Contemporary R&B
85% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
Imaj9 - vi9 - ii9 - V13
Example in C
Cmaj9 - Am9 - Dm9 - G13
Modern R&B with extensions
90s R&B
80% popularProgression (Roman Numerals)
vi7 - III7 - vi7 - ii7 - V7
Example in C
Am7 - E7 - Am7 - Dm7 - G7
New jack swing progression