A# Epic Borrowed Chords

I – bVI – bIII – bVII progression in A# major

A♯ major
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Harmony
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IA#
bVIF#
bIIIC#
bVIIG#

Triad Diagrams — A# Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

A# Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The A# I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (A# – F# – C# – G#) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (A#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – C#Maj7 – G#7), it becomes even more grandiose.

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Chords (triads): A#, F#, C#, G#.

Chords (7th): A#Maj7, F#Maj7, C#Maj7, G#7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Rolling in the Deep – Adele
  • Viva la Vida – Coldplay