I–ii–iii–IV–V–I in D♭ Major

Pattern: I – ii – iii – IV – V – I Chords: D♭ – Ebm – Fm – G♭ – A♭ – D♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic
ii	Ebm (details)	minor	Supertonic
iii	Fm (details)	minor	Mediant
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D♭ (Tonic) → Ebm (Supertonic) → Fm (Mediant) → G♭ (Subdominant) → A♭ (Dominant) → D♭ (Tonic).

The I–ii–iii–IV–V–I progression ascends stepwise through the major scale's diatonic chords before cadencing home. This scalewise motion creates a sense of inevitable, building momentum toward the dominant resolution. It appears in classical themes and sophisticated pop arrangements.

Song Examples

Pachelbel's Canon (adapted) — Johann Pachelbel
Mr. Brightside (bridge) — The Killers

Chord Details

D♭ Ebm Fm G♭ A♭

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