F# Japanese Circle

IV – V – iii – vi – ii – V – I progression in F# major

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVB
VC#
iiiA#m
viD#m
iiG#m
VC#
IF#

8-Bar Structure

Bar 1B
Bar 2C#
Bar 3A#m
Bar 4D#m
Bar 5G#m
Bar 6C#
Bar 7F#

Triad Diagrams — F# Japanese Circle (Guitar)

F# Japanese CircleIV – V – iii – vi – ii – V – I

The F# Japanese Circle progression (B – C# – A#m – D#m – G#m – C# – F#) extends the Royal Road with a complete ii–V–I cadence, using nearly every diatonic chord. With seventh voicings (BMaj7 – C#7 – A#m7 – D#m7 – G#m7 – C#7 – F#Maj7), it creates a full, satisfying harmonic journey.

World / J-PopComplete Resolution4/4 · 8 bars

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

Chords (7th): BMaj7, C#7, A#m7, D#m7, G#m7, F#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • A Cruel Angel's Thesis – Yoko Takahashi (Neon Genesis Evangelion)