i–iv–♭VI–V in A Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Am – Dm – F – E

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Am (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Dm (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	F (details)	major	Submediant
V	E (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Am (Tonic) → Dm (Subdominant) → F (Submediant) → E (Dominant).

The i–iv–♭VI–V progression builds drama through a natural minor ascent before resolving with a major dominant. The contrast between the soft ♭VI and the bright V creates a powerful emotional pivot. This progression is a favorite in power ballads and cinematic pop.

Song Examples

Rolling in the Deep — Adele
Bring Me to Life — Evanescence

Chord Details

Am Dm F E

More Progressions in A 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