A Pop Progression
I – V – vi – IV progression in A major
A Pop Progression — I – V – vi – IV
The A I–V–vi–IV progression (A – E – F#m – D) is the most widely used chord sequence in modern pop music. On guitar, these chords create a perfect balance of brightness and emotional depth. With seventh chords (AMaj7 – E7 – F#m7 – DMaj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.