B Epic Borrowed Chords

I – bVI – bIII – bVII progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IB
bVIG
bIIID
bVIIA

Triad Diagrams — B Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

B Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The B I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (B – G – D – A) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (BMaj7 – GMaj7 – DMaj7 – A7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): B, G, D, A.

Chords (7th): BMaj7, GMaj7, DMaj7, A7.

Famous songs using this progression

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