D# Gospel Walk-Up

♭VII – IV – I progression in D# major

D♯ major
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♭VIIC#
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Triad Diagrams — D# Gospel Walk-Up (Guitar)

D# Gospel Walk-Up♭VII – IV – I

The D# Gospel Walk-Up (C# – G# – D#) 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 (C#7 – G#Maj7 – D#Maj7), the spiritual character deepens.

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

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