Eb major · I – vi – IV – V

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

In Eb major the I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) progression is Eb – Cm – Ab – Bb.

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

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IEbx65046
viCmx3101x
IVAb43111x
VBbx10331

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 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-vi-IV-V (50s progression) 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 Bluesvi-IV-I-Vii-V-ICanon Progression

FAQ

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

Eb – Cm – Ab – 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-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in Eb major?

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

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