vi–V–IV–V in E Major

Pattern: vi – V – IV – V Chords: C♯m – B – A – B

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
vi	C♯m (details)	minor	Submediant
V	B (details)	major	Dominant
IV	A (details)	major	Subdominant
V	B (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through C♯m (Submediant) → B (Dominant) → A (Subdominant) → B (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

C♯m B A

More Progressions in E 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