Tonic Parallel

Pop Progression (I-V-vi-IV)

I-V-vi-IV

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At a Glance

Formula:
I-V-vi-IV
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Illustrated in C major.

Diagram type

I – V – vi – IV

I: C×○○321
V: G○○○213
vi: Am×○○231
IV: F123411

What It Is

Tonic, dominant, relative-minor-substitute, subdominant - one of the most recognizable chord loops in modern pop.

How It Functions

Cycles through major and minor tonic-family and subdominant chords without ever landing on a strong final cadence, making it loop naturally.

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