i–V–♭VI–IV in E♭ Minor

Pattern: i – V – ♭VI – IV Chords: Ebm – B♭ – B – A♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Ebm (details)	minor	Tonic
V	B♭ (details)	major	Dominant
♭VI	B (details)	major	Submediant
IV	A♭ (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

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

The i–V–♭VI–IV progression mixes harmonic minor's dominant V with natural minor's ♭VI and a borrowed major IV. This chromatic blend creates a sophisticated, emotionally complex cycle. It appears in modern pop and rock where songwriters seek a darker twist on familiar progressions.

Song Examples

If I Lose Myself — OneRepublic
Uprising — Muse

Chord Details

Ebm B♭ B A♭

More Progressions in E♭ Minor

i–♭VII–♭VI–V i–iv–v vi–IV–I–V i–iv–i–V iv–iv–i–V i–iv–i i–iv–V vi–V–IV–III i–♭VII i–♭III–♭VII i–♭VII–IV i–♭VII–♭VI