Free Chord Progression Generator

How to use the chord progression generator

1. Pick a mood: Sad, Dark, Dreamy, Epic or Lofi / R&B.
2. Pick a sound: piano, a warm pad or a strummed guitar.
3. Choose a key and a BPM that match your project.
4. Pick the chord type: simple triads, richer 7ths, or lush 9ths for lofi and R&B.
5. Choose a rhythm: sustained chords, a trap-style bounce, or an arpeggio.
6. Hit Generate until you love it. Don't like one chord? Tap ↻ to swap just that one.
7. Download the MIDI and drag it onto any instrument in your DAW.

A random chord generator that stays in key

There's no preset list behind this tool. Every progression is built on the fly from music-theory rules: it only moves between chords that naturally follow each other (home → away → tension → home), always includes the home chord of the key, and makes sure the last chord loops smoothly back into the first. The result: thousands of different progressions, and every one of them is in key and works as a loop. Learn the rules behind it in How to Write Chord Progressions for Beats.

What do the Roman numerals mean?

Under each chord you'll see its Roman numeral: its position in the key. Uppercase (VI, VII) means a major chord, lowercase (i, iv) a minor chord, and ° a diminished chord. So i – VI – III – VII is the same progression in every key: Dm – B♭ – F – C in D minor, Am – F – C – G in A minor. Learn the numerals and you can play any progression in any key.

Which mood should I pick?

• Sad: minor-key progressions for emotional trap, emo rap and sad piano beats.
• Dark: tension-heavy progressions with diminished and dominant chords, perfect for drill and dark trap. More in Dark Chord Progressions for Trap & Drill.
• Dreamy: major 7th progressions for ambient, pop and dreamy R&B.
• Epic: cinematic minor progressions that build and resolve, for anthems and hard-hitting hooks.
• Lofi / R&B: jazzy ii–V–I moves and 9th chords for chill beats. More in Lofi Chord Progressions.

Want to go further? Read How to Make Sad Melodies for Beats and Sad Trap & Lofi MIDI Chord Progressions.

How to import the MIDI file

The file works in every DAW. Drag it onto an instrument track, set your project to the same BPM and press play. Step-by-step guides: FL Studio and Ableton Live.

FAQ

Is the chord generator really free?

Yes. Generate and download as many MIDI files as you want, no account needed.

Is it really random?

Yes. Each click builds a new progression from scratch, in a random key when you first open the page. The music-theory rules only make sure the result always sounds right.

Can I use the chords in my released songs?

Yes. Chord progressions can't be owned, and the MIDI files you download here are yours to use in any beat or release.

Can I change the chords after downloading?

Of course. It's a MIDI file: change the notes, the voicing, the rhythm or the key directly in your piano roll.

I want melodies too, not just chords

Check our MIDI packs: every melody loop comes with its matching MIDI file, key & BPM labeled and 100% royalty-free. The Ultimate Producer Bundle gives you 210+ files in one download.