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Chord progression · major keys

The vi IV I V progression in all 12 keys

The same four chords as I V vi IV, started on the relative minor. It sounds sadder because it begins away from home. Also called "6 4 1 5".

How it moves, in C major

  1. Amvi
  2. FIV
  3. CI
  4. GV
  • Am to F2 voices hold, 2 move, 5 semitones of motion in all.
  • F to C1 voice holds, 3 move, 8 semitones of motion in all.
  • C to G1 voice holds, 3 move, 8 semitones of motion in all.

It ends on a half cadence.

In every major key

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