Epic Chord Progressions
Grand, cinematic chord progressions for powerful, sweeping moments.
4 progressions found
All Epic Progressions
Epic Cinematic
Film Scorevi → IV → I → V
The dramatic, building progression used in movie trailers and epic moments. Starts minor, resolves to triumphant major.
Victory Fanfare (Final Fantasy)
Video GameI → bVI → bVII → I
The iconic Final Fantasy victory fanfare by Nobuo Uematsu. The I-bVI-bVII-I uses Mixolydian interchange to create that euphoric, triumphant feeling. Those borrowed chords are what make it sound so celebratory.
Anime Epic (Cruel Angel's Thesis)
J-Popi → VII → iv → III
The driving minor progression from one of the most iconic anime openings ever. Cm-Bb-Fm-Eb creates that sense of epic momentum and emotional intensity that defined Evangelion's legendary theme.
Anime Emotional (Royal Road 7ths)
J-PopIVmaj7 → V7 → iii7 → vi7
The Royal Road progression with 7th chords - also known as the 'koakuma chord progression'. The added extensions create that lush, emotional anime soundtrack feeling. This is the actual form commonly used in J-pop production.