i–iv–♭VI–V in D Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Dm – Gm – B♭ – A

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Dm (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Gm (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	B♭ (details)	major	Submediant
V	A (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Dm (Tonic) → Gm (Subdominant) → B♭ (Submediant) → A (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

Dm Gm B♭ A

More Progressions in D 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