A# Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in A# major

A♯ major
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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
♭VIIG#
IVD#
IA#

Triad Diagrams — A# Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

A# Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The A# Gospel Walk-Up (G# – D# – A#) makes two consecutive perfect-fourth movements (♭VII → IV → I), creating a majestic, uplifting forward momentum. This three-chord sequence is the backbone of Southern gospel, soul piano, and blues tradition. With seventh chord voicings (G#7 – D#Maj7 – A#Maj7), the spiritual character deepens.

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Chords (triads): G#, D#, A#.

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

Famous songs using this progression

  • Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
  • I've Got You Under My Skin – Cole Porter