Essential R&B 2
Chord progressions every R&B producer/songwriter should know
Chord progressions every R&B producer/songwriter should know
Not just another MIDI pack. Learn and play with easy-to-read piano chord diagrams. Unlock the sound of R&B and put the human feel back into your music as you play.
A passing chord is an optional chord we can use to travel from one chord to another. Passing chords are used all throughout R&B and contribute to its harmonic signature. We've included a bunch of common passing chords every R&B producer should know.
Coming soonEssential R&B 2 is a vast collection of chord progressions inspired by the great R&B producers of the last 40 years — Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Rodney Jerkins, Chucky Thompson, D'Mile and Rance 1500, to name a few.
Not only will you learn R&B chord progressions, but also a wide array of chords and chord voicings, ways to play them, and passing chords — for a smooth, lush, authentic R&B sound, played by you.
Choose the PDF chord charts to learn and print, or the MIDI Edition to get everything, including the MIDI files to drop straight into your DAW.
Passing chords will be added in November 2026 as a free update.
The chord progressions in Essential R&B 2 are in a vast array of keys, but clearly display the chord numbers to help you transpose into other keys.
The passing chords will all be in the key of C for simplicity and to help train your ear.
Essential R&B 2 adds 30 more chord progressions, plus the 20+ planned passing chord charts and MIDI files. We're planning coupon codes in November so existing Essential R&B 1 owners can upgrade at a discount — but if you'd like to upgrade right away, get in touch.
