Minor i-bVI-iv-V Chord Progression
The Minor i-bVI-iv-V is the chord progression i-bVI-iv-V. In the key of C minor it is Cm Ab Fm G, and in the Nashville Number System it is written 1m b6 4m 5.
Chords from outside the key of C minor: G.
Jump to the chords and audio in C, G, D, A and E
Why it works
The bass falls in thirds from i to bVI to iv, then rises to a major V from harmonic minor. That final leading tone gives a strong turnaround back to i. It sounds moody and cinematic.
Songs that use it
These are the chords as played in each song, in the song's own key.
| Song | Artist | Section | Chords | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High by the Beach | Lana Del Rey | verse and chorus | Bm G Em F# | B minor |
| Do I Wanna Know? | Arctic Monkeys | verse | Gm Eb Cm D | G minor |
Minor i-bVI-iv-V Chord Progression: Chords and Audio in C, G, D, A and E
Press play to hear each key. The diagrams show the shapes used in the audio, and every chord links to its full page.
More progressions like this one
- Andalusian cadence: Cm Bb Ab G
- i-iv-v: Cm Fm Gm
- i-bIII-iv-v: Cm Eb Fm Gm
- i-bVII-v-bVI: Cm Bb Gm Ab
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Giancarlo is a musician (teaching guitar since 2000), software engineer, AI consultant and published researcher
FAQ
What are the chords of the Minor i-bVI-iv-V in each key?
In C minor: Cm Ab Fm G. In G minor: Gm Eb Cm D. In D minor: Dm Bb Gm A. In A minor: Am F Dm E. In E minor: Em C Am B.
Which songs use the Minor i-bVI-iv-V?
Songs that use it include High by the Beach by Lana Del Rey, Do I Wanna Know? by Arctic Monkeys.
