A# 50s Doo-Wop

I – vi – IV – V progression in A# major

A♯ major
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IA#
viGm
IVD#
VF

Triad Diagrams — A# 50s Doo-Wop (Guitar)

A# 50s Doo-WopI – vi – IV – V

The A# I–vi–IV–V progression (A# – Gm – D# – F) is the classic doo-wop sequence from the 1950s. It evokes nostalgia and romantic innocence. With seventh chords (A#Maj7 – Gm7 – D#Maj7 – F7), it takes on a jazzier, more refined character.

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Chords (triads): A#, Gm, D#, F.

Chords (7th): A#Maj7, Gm7, D#Maj7, F7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Stand By Me – Ben E. King
  • Earth Angel – The Penguins
  • Every Breath You Take – The Police
  • Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
  • Blue Moon – Rodgers & Hart