i–iv–♭VI–V in G Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: Gm – Cm – E♭ – D

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	Gm (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	Cm (details)	minor	Subdominant
♭VI	E♭ (details)	major	Submediant
V	D (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Gm (Tonic) → Cm (Subdominant) → E♭ (Submediant) → D (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

Gm Cm E♭ D

More Progressions in G 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