I–vi–V in D♭ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

This three-chord progression captures the essence of the doo-wop era, dropping from tonic to relative minor before lifting to the dominant. It evokes nostalgia and has been used in pop music for decades.

Song Examples

Earth Angel — The Penguins
Unchained Melody — The Righteous Brothers

Chord Details

D♭ Bbm 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