EDM

Rising Buildup (VIm–♭VII–I–I) Chord Progression

Rising VIm-♭VII-I. Pre-drop tension.

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Roman numerals

VIm
♭VII
I
I

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

Am – Bb – C – C

Key of G

Em – F – G – G

Key of D

Bm – C – D – D

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Hyperpop Progression
I – ♭VII – ♭VI – V
Lean On Progression
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V
Alone Progression
I – V – VIm – IV
Scary Monsters Progression
Im – Im – ♭VI – ♭VII
Porter Robinson Progression
I – VIm – IIm – IV
Kygo Tropical Progression
VIm – IV – I – V
Flume Progression
Im – ♭III – ♭VII – IV
Strobe Progression
Imaj7 – VIm7 – IVmaj7 – V7

All EDM chord progressions