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Comparing 4-Bar To 8-Bar Ballad Progressions

Comparing 4-Bar To 8-Bar Ballad Progressions


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    Feb 20th, 2026

    Some of my favorite oldies ballads use a simple 4-bar progression. But these 4-Bar progressions can easily be turned into longer 8-Bar progressions by playing each chord twice. The difference is subtle, but it opens up the opportunity for longer vocal phrases and chord embellishments.

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    Key:A
    Tuning:Standard

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