I–vi–IV–ii–V in B♭ Major
Pattern: I – vi – IV – ii – V
Chords: B♭ – Gm – E♭ – Cm – F
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | B♭ (details) | major | Tonic |
| vi | Gm (details) | minor | Submediant |
| IV | E♭ (details) | major | Subdominant |
| ii | Cm (details) | minor | Supertonic |
| V | F (details) | major | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through B♭ (Tonic) → Gm (Submediant) → E♭ (Subdominant) → Cm (Supertonic) → F (Dominant).
An expanded turnaround that inserts a IV chord for additional harmonic color before the cadential ii–V. The extra chord stretches the phrase and adds a gentle plagal quality before the dominant resolution.
Song Examples
- My Funny Valentine — Richard Rodgers
- There Will Never Be Another You — Harry Warren