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Rock 'n Roll

E · A · B · E

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Rock 'n Roll in E major

Rock 'n Roll is I · IV · V · I. In E major that is E, A, B. The classic rock and roll loop with a satisfying resolution. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • Rock Around the Clock · Bill Haley & His Comets
  • Good Golly Miss Molly · Little Richard
  • Kansas City · Wilbert Harrison

Why it works

In E major this loop is E, A, B (I · IV · V · I). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in E major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

EAB

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → C · F · G · CD major → D · G · A · DE major → E · A · B · EF major → F · Bb · C · FG major → G · C · D · GA major → A · D · E · AB major → B · E · F# · B

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Rock 'n Roll ukulele chord progression?

Rock 'n Roll is the I–IV–V–I chord loop. In E major that is E, A, and B. The classic rock and roll loop with a satisfying resolution.

What do the roman numerals mean in Rock 'n Roll?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Rock 'n Roll uses I–IV–V–I. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In E major you play E, A, B.

How do you practice Rock 'n Roll on ukulele?

Loop E, A, and B. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Rock 'n Roll progression?

Songs built on Rock 'n Roll include Rock Around the Clock, Good Golly Miss Molly, and Kansas City.

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