vi–V–IV–V in D♭ Major

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

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

Starting on the relative minor, this progression descends through V and IV before lifting back to V. The minor opening gives it an introspective quality while the ending dominant drives it forward.

Song Examples

Numb — Linkin Park
Boulevard of Broken Dreams — Green Day

Chord Details

Bbm A♭ G♭

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