A Epic Borrowed Chords

I – bVI – bIII – bVII progression in A major

A major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IA
bVIF
bIIIC
bVIIG

Triad Diagrams — A Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

A Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The A I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (A – F – C – G) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (AMaj7 – FMaj7 – CMaj7 – G7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): A, F, C, G.

Chords (7th): AMaj7, FMaj7, CMaj7, G7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Rolling in the Deep – Adele
  • Viva la Vida – Coldplay