I–♭III–♭VII–IV in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – ♭III – ♭VII – IV Chords: D♭ – E – B – G♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
♭III	E (details)	major	Mediant
♭VII	B (details)	major	Subtonic
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → E (Mediant) → B (Subtonic) → G♭ (Subdominant).

The I–♭III–♭VII–IV progression blends Mixolydian and Dorian borrowings into a four-chord rock loop. The ♭III and ♭VII add modal color while the IV provides a familiar landing point. This pattern is a staple of arena rock and jam-band music.

Song Examples

Hey Jude (coda) — The Beatles
Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones

Chord Details

D♭ E B 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