vi–IV–V–I in D♭ Major

Pattern: vi – IV – V – I Chords: Bbm – G♭ – A♭ – D♭

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
vi	Bbm (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	G♭ (details)	major	Subdominant
V	A♭ (details)	major	Dominant
I	D♭ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Bbm (Submediant) → G♭ (Subdominant) → A♭ (Dominant) → D♭ (Tonic).

Starting from the emotional depth of the relative minor, this progression builds through IV and V to a triumphant resolution on I. It creates a dramatic arc from dark to light.

Song Examples

Total Eclipse of the Heart — Bonnie Tyler
Rolling in the Deep — Adele

Chord Details

Bbm G♭ A♭ D♭

More Progressions in D♭ Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I