G# Epic Borrowed Chords

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

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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IG#
bVIE
bIIIB
bVIIF#

Triad Diagrams — G# Epic Borrowed Chords (Guitar)

G# Epic Borrowed ChordsI – bVI – bIII – bVII

The G# I–bVI–bIII–bVII progression (G# – E – B – F#) borrows chords from the parallel minor to create an instantly cinematic, heroic atmosphere. The contrast between bright and dark chords is powerful. With sevenths (G#Maj7 – EMaj7 – BMaj7 – F#7), it becomes even more grandiose.

Contemporary / FilmEpic & Heroic4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G#, E, B, F#.

Chords (7th): G#Maj7, EMaj7, BMaj7, F#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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