I–V–vi–IV–V in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – V – vi – IV – V Chords: D♭ – A♭ – Bbm – G♭ – A♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → A♭ (Dominant) → Bbm (Submediant) → G♭ (Subdominant) → A♭ (Dominant).

A Classical sentence structure that moves through a deceptive resolution before arriving at a half cadence on V. This open-ended phrase creates expectation for a consequent phrase and is common in sonata-form exposition themes.

Song Examples

Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral) — Ludwig van Beethoven
Piano Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique) — Ludwig van Beethoven

Chord Details

D♭ A♭ Bbm G♭

More Progressions in D♭ Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I