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i–VI–iv–V chord progression

Dark minor

Tense and heavy: VI and iv sink, then the major V of the harmonic minor leans back toward i with a bite.

A minor · one chord a bar
  1. Am
  2. F
  3. Dm
  4. E
Use in a beat
UK drill beat · 142 BPM · drums, 808, keys and pad

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

Drill, trap and cinematic music.

In the editor, these styles start on it: UK drill, NY drill, Chicago drill.

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

Take the key’s natural minor scale and build a chord on its 1st, 6th, 4th 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–VI–iv–V used for?

Drill, trap and cinematic music. In the editor, UK drill, NY drill and Chicago drill start on it.

Can I make a beat with it?

Yes, free. Use in a beat opens the editor with a UK drill beat on these chords at 142 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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