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Retrowave (I–♭VII–IV–I) Chord Progression

Retrowave progression with retro-futuristic feel.

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Roman numerals

I
♭VII
IV
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

C – Bb – F – C

Key of G

G – F – C – G

Key of D

D – C – G – D

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Dark EDM
VIm – VIm – IV – IV
Melodic EDM
I – V – VIm – IVmaj7
Emo EDM
IVmaj7 – V – VIm – VIm
Festival EDM
I – IV – ♭VII – IV
Cinematic EDM
VIm – ♭VI – V – I
Dream EDM
I – IIIm – VIm – IV
EDM Anthem
♭VI – ♭VII – I – I
Future Bass 2
IVmaj7 – Vm7 – VIm7 – V

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