i–iv–♭VI–V in G♯ Minor

Pattern: i – iv – ♭VI – V Chords: G♯m – C♯m – E – D♯

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

G♯m C♯m 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