D# Epic Borrowed Chords

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

D♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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ID#
bVIB
bIIIF#
bVIIC#

Triad Diagrams — D# Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

D# Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The D# I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (D# – B – F# – C#) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (D#Maj7 – BMaj7 – F#Maj7 – C#7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D#, B, F#, C#.

Chords (7th): D#Maj7, BMaj7, F#Maj7, C#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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