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Surprising progression (I-bVI-V-V) in C major

The Surprising progression (I-bVI-V-V) in C major uses 4 chords: C major (I), G# major (bVI), G major (V), G major (V).

The chords

CmajorI
G#majorbVI
GmajorV
GmajorV

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Genre: Cinematic pop

The flat VI is borrowed from the parallel minor, giving a dark pivot before resolving via the dominant.

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)
Satisfying (IV-I-V-vi)
Longing (vi-V-IV-V)
Gentle (I-ii7-I-IV)
Dramatic (I-VI-I-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 Surprising progression (I-bVI-V-V) in C major uses 4 chords: C major (I), G# major (bVI), G major (V), G major (V). The flat VI is borrowed from the parallel minor, giving a dark pivot before resolving via the dominant.

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