F Epic Borrowed Chords

I – bVI – bIII – bVII progression in F major

F major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF
bVID♭
bIIIA♭
bVIIE♭

Triad Diagrams — F Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

F Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The F I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (F – Db – Ab – Eb) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (FMaj7 – DbMaj7 – AbMaj7 – Eb7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): F, Db, Ab, Eb.

Chords (7th): FMaj7, DbMaj7, AbMaj7, Eb7.

Famous songs using this progression

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