i–iv–♭VI–V in B Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Bm – Em – G – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Bm (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Em (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	G (details)	major	Submediant
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Bm (Tonic) → Em (Subdominant) → G (Submediant) → F♯ (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

Bm Em G F♯

More Progressions in B 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