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Bittersweet progression (IV-iv-I-I) in F major

The Bittersweet progression (IV-iv-I-I) in F major uses 4 chords: Bb major (IV), Bb minor (iv), F major (I), F major (I).

The chords

BbmajorIV
Bbminoriv
FmajorI
FmajorI

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Alternating IV major with iv minor is a classic bittersweet move: the same chord turns briefly sad before resolving.

Other progressions in F 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)
Surprising (I-bVI-V-V)
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

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

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The Bittersweet progression (IV-iv-I-I) in F major uses 4 chords: Bb major (IV), Bb minor (iv), F major (I), F major (I). Alternating IV major with iv minor is a classic bittersweet move: the same chord turns briefly sad before resolving.

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