F# Epic Borrowed Chords

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

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IF#
bVID
bIIIA
bVIIE

Triad Diagrams — F# Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

F# Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The F# I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (F# – D – A – E) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (F#Maj7 – DMaj7 – AMaj7 – E7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): F#Maj7, DMaj7, AMaj7, E7.

Famous songs using this progression

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