I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi

The I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi progression weaves through six chords, creating an extended harmonic journey that delays resolution. The iii–vi tail adds unexpected depth to what begins as a standard pop pattern. This longer cycle keeps listeners engaged through its constantly shifting emotional colors.

Pattern: I – IV – vi – V – iii – vi   Example in C Major: C – F – Am – G – Em – Am

Genre: pop, folk   Difficulty: advanced

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

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