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
- Amvi
- FIV
- CI
- 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.