i–iv–♭VI–V in C♯ Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: C♯m – F♯m – A – G♯

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through C♯m (Tonic) → F♯m (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

C♯m F♯m 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