Db major · I – vi – IV – V

I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) Chord Progression in Db major

In Db major the I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) progression is Db – Bbm – Gb – Ab.

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The "doo-wop" progression of the 1950s and 60s. Stand By Me is the classic example.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IDb98666x
viBbmxx8666
IVGb244322
VAb43111x

How to practise

Swing the strumming with a slight triplet feel to get the doo-wop vibe.

  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 Db major

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

I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in other keys

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

Other progressions in Db major

I-V-vi-IVI-IV-V12-Bar Bluesvi-IV-I-Vii-V-ICanon Progression

FAQ

What are the chords of I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in Db major?

Db – Bbm – Gb – Ab.

What notes are in Db major?

Db major contains Db, Eb, F, Gb, Ab, Bb, C.

Which scale can I solo with over I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in Db major?

The Db major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from C# is the easiest choice.

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