Eb major · I – V – vi – IV

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

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

The best-known pop progression ever written. It uses only four chords and works in every key. Let It Be, No Woman No Cry and With or Without You all follow this pattern.

The chords

Numeral	Chord	Easiest shape
I	Eb	`x65046`
V	Bb	`x10331`
vi	Cm	`x3101x`
IV	Ab	`43111x`

How to practise

Strum it with simple down-ups and change chords on beat one of each bar. When the changes feel natural, add a bass-note walk between chords.

Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
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-V-vi-IV in other keys

C major Db major D major E major F major F# major G major Ab major A major Bb major B major

Other progressions in Eb major

I-IV-V 12-Bar Blues I-vi-IV-V (50s progression)vi-IV-I-V ii-V-I Canon Progression

FAQ

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

Eb – Bb – Cm – Ab.

What notes are in Eb major?

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

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

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

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