i–♭III–iv–V in E♭ Minor
Pattern: i – ♭III – iv – V
Chords: Ebm – G♭ – Abm – B♭
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | Ebm (details) | minor | Tonic |
| ♭III | G♭ (details) | major | Mediant |
| iv | Abm (details) | minor | Subdominant |
| V | B♭ (details) | major | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through Ebm (Tonic) → G♭ (Mediant) → Abm (Subdominant) → B♭ (Dominant).
The i–♭III–iv–V progression moves through the relative major and subdominant minor before landing on a dominant V. This creates a winding harmonic journey that resolves with strong pull back to the tonic. It appears in many pop-rock ballads and dramatic film cues.
Song Examples
- My Heart Will Go On — Celine Dion
- Wicked Game — Chris Isaak