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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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Complete guide

Level: Elementary Styles: Pop

🎵 Flipping the Script

It is the same 4 magical Pop chords (I, V, vi, IV), but starting on vi (minor). That changes the feeling completely: from optimistic to introspective, epic, or melancholic.

The story:

  1. vi: Conflict, sadness.
  2. IV: Hope.
  3. I: Resolution (for a moment).
  4. V: Open tension.

🎹 In C Major (Am is the relative minor)

  1. Am (vi)
  2. F (IV)
  3. C (I)
  4. G (V)

Try it slowly with the sustain pedal. You will immediately hear that "modern song" vibe like Adele or Coldplay.