The vi–V–IV–V chord progression

Minor folk. A natural minor sound built from major-key chords.

Quick answer

vi–V–IV–V in D major is Bm A G A.

Key

What the vi–V–IV–V progression sounds like

A natural minor sound built from major-key chords. In D major it's Bm A G A.

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Scales that fit vi–V–IV–V

Over this progression in D, the best-fitting scales are B Natural minor (Aeolian), A Mixolydian, B Dorian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.

vi–V–IV–V in every key

The vi–V–IV–V progression in all 12 major keys
Key	Chords
C major	Am G F G
G major	Em D C D
D major	Bm A G A
A major	F#m E D E
E major	C#m B A B
B major	G#m F# E F#
F# major	D#m C# B C#
Db major	Bbm Ab Gb Ab
Ab major	Fm Eb Db Eb
Eb major	Cm Bb Ab Bb
Bb major	Gm F Eb F
F major	Dm C Bb C

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Common questions

What are the chords in the vi–V–IV–V progression?

In D major the vi–V–IV–V progression is Bm A G A. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.

What scale goes with vi–V–IV–V?

In D, the B Natural minor (Aeolian) fits best. A Mixolydian and B Dorian add different colors.

Last updated November 14, 2026.