vi IV Chord Progression
In the key of C major the vi-IV progression is Am F. In the Nashville Number System it is written 6m 4.
Jump to the chords and audio in C, G, D, A and E
Why it works
A two-chord minor vamp: two notes stay put and the third moves by a half step. Heard from the minor tonic it is i to bVI, a brooding sway from natural minor (Aeolian).
Songs that use it
These are the chords as played in each song, in the song's own key.
| Song | Artist | Section | Chords | Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Rigby | The Beatles | verse | Em C | E minor |
| Californication | Red Hot Chili Peppers | verse | Am F | A minor |
| Rhiannon | Fleetwood Mac | verse | Am F | A minor |
| Call Me | Blondie | verse | Dm Bb | D minor |
vi IV 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
- Stepwise descent to I: F Em Dm C
- I-V-ii-IV: C G Dm F
- vi-V-I: Am G C
- vi-I-V-IV: Am C G F
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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 vi-IV progression in each key?
In C major: Am F. In G major: Em C. In D major: Bm G. In A major: F#m D. In E major: C#m A.
Which songs use the vi-IV progression?
Songs that use it include Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles, Californication by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rhiannon by Fleetwood Mac.
