i–iv–♭VI–V in C Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Cm – Fm – A♭ – G

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Cm (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Fm (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	A♭ (details)	major	Submediant
V	G (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Cm (Tonic) → Fm (Subdominant) → A♭ (Submediant) → G (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

Cm Fm A♭ G

More Progressions in C 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