I–IV–ii–V

This progression moves through the subdominant and supertonic before reaching the dominant, creating a polished harmonic cycle. The ii–V motion at the end gives it a sophisticated finish common in pop songwriting.

Pattern: I – IV – ii – V   Example in C Major: C – F – Dm – G

Genre: pop, rock   Difficulty: intermediate

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C Major C – F – Dm – G G Major G – C – Am – D D Major D – G – Em – A A Major A – D – Bm – E E Major E – A – F♯m – B B Major B – E – C♯m – F♯ F♯ Major F♯ – B – G♯m – C♯ F Major F – B♭ – Gm – C B♭ Major B♭ – E♭ – Cm – F E♭ Major E♭ – A♭ – Fm – B♭ A♭ Major A♭ – D♭ – Bbm – E♭ D♭ Major D♭ – G♭ – Ebm – A♭

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