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vi–IV–I–V chord progression

The epic minor · 6-4-1-5 · also written i–VI–III–VII

Big and bittersweet. It starts on the minor chord, so it sounds sad, then climbs through three major chords that sound like hope. It is the pop progression started from its minor chord.

C major · one chord a bar
  1. Am
  2. F
  3. C
  4. G
Use in a beat
Trap beat · 140 BPM · drums, 808 and pad

vi–IV–I–V in every key

Read in the major key, with the minor key the chords are in. Use in a beat opens it in that key.

KeyChordsMake a beat
C majorA minorAm – F – C – GUse
D♭ majorB♭ minorB♭m – G♭ – D♭ – A♭Use
D majorB minorBm – G – D – AUse
E♭ majorC minorCm – A♭ – E♭ – B♭Use
E majorC♯ minorC♯m – A – E – BUse
F majorD minorDm – B♭ – F – CUse
F♯ majorD♯ minorD♯m – B – F♯ – C♯Use
G majorE minorEm – C – G – DUse
A♭ majorF minorFm – D♭ – A♭ – E♭Use
A majorF♯ minorF♯m – D – A – EUse
B♭ majorG minorGm – E♭ – B♭ – FUse
B majorG♯ minorG♯m – E – B – F♯Use
Chord by chord, in C major
  • viAm: the minor chord on the 6th note of the scale
  • IVF: the major chord on the 4th note of the scale
  • IC: the major chord on the 1st note of the scale
  • VG: the major chord on the 5th note of the scale
Where it is used

Anthems, EDM, trap and film.

In the editor, these styles start on it: Jersey drill, Trap, Amapiano, Reggaeton, Drum and bass, Dubstep, Phonk, Grime, Jungle, Breakbeat, Baile funk, Gqom, Afro house, Deep house, Melodic techno, Trance, Synth-pop, Synthwave, Rage, Hip hop, Moombahton, EDM, Trip hop, Latin trap, Fela afrobeat, Baltimore club, UK funky, Bassline house, Brazilian phonk, Drift phonk, Memphis rap, Future house, Slap house, Breakcore, Corridos tumbados, Progressive house, Liquid drum and bass, 3Step, Melodic trap, Dance-pop.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of vi–IV–I–V in C major?

Am, F, C and G. In G major it is Em, C, G and D. The table above has all 12 keys.

How do I play vi–IV–I–V in another key?

Take the key’s major scale and build a chord on its 6th, 4th, 1st and 5th notes, in the order of the numerals. Capital numerals are major chords and small ones minor.

What is the vi–IV–I–V used for?

Anthems, EDM, trap and film. In the editor, Jersey drill, Trap, Amapiano, Reggaeton, Drum and bass, Dubstep, Phonk and Grime start on it.

Can I make a beat with it?

Yes, free. Use in a beat opens the editor with a trap beat on these chords at 140 BPM, every part its own lane to change or delete. Add a melody, record over it or ask for new drums. No account is needed to start; a free account saves your project.

Build a song on these chords

Use in a beat opens the free editor with drums, bass and the chords. Add a melody, record over it or change any part, one at a time.

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