I–V–vi in A♭ Major

Pattern: I – V – vi Chords: A♭ – E♭ – Fm

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	A♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	E♭ (details)	major	Dominant
vi	Fm (details)	minor	Submediant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through A♭ (Tonic) → E♭ (Dominant) → Fm (Submediant).

Starting on the bright tonic and moving through the dominant, this progression lands on the relative minor for a ♭ittersweet emotional turn. It is a powerful three-chord tool for creating emotional contrast.

Song Examples

Love Story — Taylor Swift
Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) — Green Day

Chord Details

A♭ E♭ Fm

More Progressions in A♭ 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