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Satisfying progression (IV-I-V-vi) in C major

The Satisfying progression (IV-I-V-vi) in C major uses 4 chords: F major (IV), C major (I), G major (V), A minor (vi).

The chords

FmajorIV
CmajorI
GmajorV
Aminorvi

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Landing on vi instead of I gives a deceptive cadence, the tension resolves, just not where you expected.

Other progressions in C major

Hopeful (I-V-vi-IV)
Yearning (I-V-vi-V)
Nostalgic (I-V-ii-IV)
Optimistic (I-vi-IV-V)
Cheerful (I-IV-V-IV)
Reflective (I-IV-vi-V)
Smooth (I-vi-ii-V)
Confident (I-vi-IV-V)
Triumphant (IV-I-V-V)
Longing (vi-V-IV-V)
Gentle (I-ii7-I-IV)
Dramatic (I-VI-I-V)
Surprising (I-bVI-V-V)
Bittersweet (IV-iv-I-I)
Warm (IV-bVII-I-I)
Serene (I-II-V/vi-vi)
Comforting (IV-ii/bVII-I-I)
Dreamy (I-vi-IV-iv/bvi)

Same progression in other keys

D major
E-flat major
E major
F major
G major
A major
B-flat major

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The Satisfying progression (IV-I-V-vi) in C major uses 4 chords: F major (IV), C major (I), G major (V), A minor (vi). Landing on vi instead of I gives a deceptive cadence, the tension resolves, just not where you expected.

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