i–iv–♭VI–V in E♭ Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Ebm – Abm – B – B♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Ebm (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Abm (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	B (details)	major	Submediant
V	B♭ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Ebm (Tonic) → Abm (Subdominant) → B (Submediant) → B♭ (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

Ebm Abm B B♭

More Progressions in E♭ 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