IV–I–V–I in E♭ Major

Pattern: IV – I – V – I Chords: A♭ – E♭ – B♭ – E♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
IV	A♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
I	E♭ (details)	major	Tonic
V	B♭ (details)	major	Dominant
I	E♭ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through A♭ (Subdominant) → E♭ (Tonic) → B♭ (Dominant) → E♭ (Tonic).

The IV–I–V–I progression pairs a plagal cadence (IV–I) with an authentic cadence (V–I), creating a double resolution. Each half provides its own satisfying arrival at the tonic, making this a powerful closing gesture. It is common in hymns, gospel music, and classical finales.

Song Examples

Amazing Grace — Traditional
Oh Happy Day — Edwin Hawkins Singers

Chord Details

A♭ E♭ B♭

More Progressions in E♭ 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