Enka

Yonanuki Scale Progression (Im–IVm–Im–Vm) Chord Progression

Japanese style using pentatonic (yonanuki) scale.

yonanuki
pentatonic
Japanese-style

Roman numerals

Im
IVm
Im
Vm

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

Cm – Fm – Cm – Gm

Key of G

Gm – Cm – Gm – Dm

Key of D

Dm – Gm – Dm – Am

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Kita Sakaba Style
I – IV – V7 – I
Sake to Namida Style
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – ♭VII – Im
Showa Kayo Progression
Im – IVm7 – V7 – Im
Nagashi Style Progression
Im – V7 – Im – ♭VI – V7
Modern Enka Progression
Im7 – IVm7 – ♭VImaj7 – V7
Basic Enka Progression
Im – IVm – V – Im
Tsugaru Strait Winter Style
Im – ♭VII – ♭VI – V7 – Im
Amagi Pass Style
Im – V7 – Im – IV – Im

All Enka chord progressions