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i–iv–VI–V chord progression

Minor pop

Moody, but it moves: down to iv, up to VI, then a major V borrowed from the harmonic minor that pulls hard back home.

A minor · one chord a bar
  1. Am
  2. Dm
  3. F
  4. E
Use in a beat
House beat · 124 BPM · drums, bass, keys and pluck

i–iv–VI–V in every key

One chord a bar, in all 12 keys. Use in a beat opens it in that key.

KeyChordsMake a beat
C minorCm – Fm – A♭ – GUse
C♯ minorC♯m – F♯m – A – G♯Use
D minorDm – Gm – B♭ – AUse
D♯ minorD♯m – G♯m – B – A♯Use
E minorEm – Am – C – BUse
F minorFm – B♭m – D♭ – CUse
F♯ minorF♯m – Bm – D – C♯Use
G minorGm – Cm – E♭ – DUse
G♯ minorG♯m – C♯m – E – D♯Use
A minorAm – Dm – F – EUse
B♭ minorB♭m – E♭m – G♭ – FUse
B minorBm – Em – G – F♯Use
Chord by chord, in A minor
  • iAm: the minor chord on the 1st note of the scale
  • ivDm: the minor chord on the 4th note of the scale
  • VIF: the major chord on the 6th note of the scale
  • VE: the major chord on the 5th note of the scale
Where it is used

Sad pop, house, R&B and K-pop.

In the editor, these styles start on it: House, Trap-soul, UK garage, Jersey club, Footwork, Detroit / Flint, Cumbia, Afroswing, Bachata, K-pop, New jack swing.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of i–iv–VI–V in A minor?

Am, Dm, F and E. In E minor it is Em, Am, C and B. The table above has all 12 keys.

How do I play i–iv–VI–V in another key?

Take the key’s natural minor scale and build a chord on its 1st, 4th, 6th and 5th notes, in the order of the numerals. Capital numerals are major chords and small ones minor. The V is major: its third is raised a half step, as in the harmonic minor, so it pulls back home.

What is the i–iv–VI–V used for?

Sad pop, house, R&B and K-pop. In the editor, House, Trap-soul, UK garage, Jersey club, Footwork, Detroit / Flint, Cumbia and Afroswing start on it.

Can I make a beat with it?

Yes, free. Use in a beat opens the editor with a house beat on these chords at 124 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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