Eb major · I – IV – vi – V

I-IV-vi-V Chord Progression in Eb major

In Eb major the I-IV-vi-V progression is Eb – Ab – Cm – Bb.

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A rising, uplifting pop and rock progression.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IEbx65046
IVAb43111x
viCmx3101x
VBbx10331

How to practise

The jump from IV to vi is small; keep your fingers close to the strings between chords.

  1. Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
  2. Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
  3. Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about Eb major

Eb major contains the notes Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D. See the full Eb Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

I-IV-vi-V in other keys

C majorDb majorD majorE majorF majorF# majorG majorAb majorA majorBb majorB major

Other progressions in Eb major

I-V-vi-IVI-IV-V12-Bar BluesI-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-Vii-V-I

FAQ

What are the chords of I-IV-vi-V in Eb major?

Eb – Ab – Cm – Bb.

What notes are in Eb major?

Eb major contains Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, D.

Which scale can I solo with over I-IV-vi-V in Eb major?

The Eb major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from Eb is the easiest choice.

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