vi-IV-I-V (Sensitive Progression)
Hello by Adele, Africa by Toto, Faded by Alan Walker. All start on the 'sad' chord
vi-IV-I-V starts on the relative minor, creating a darker, more emotional tone. Widely used in modern ballads and electronic pop. Same map as I-V-vi-IV, but starting from the shadow.
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Famous songs
Hello (Adele) · Africa (Toto) · Faded (Alan Walker) · Demons (Imagine Dragons)
Did you know?
Radiohead used it in "No Surprises", Linkin Park in "Numb." Starting on minor attracts alternative rock — same chords, opposite emotion.