A# Pop Progression

I – V – vi – IV progression in A# major

A♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
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IA#
VF
viGm
IVD#

Triad Diagrams — A# Pop Progression (Guitar)

A# Pop ProgressionI – V – vi – IV

The A# I–V–vi–IV progression (A# – F – Gm – 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 (A#Maj7 – F7 – Gm7 – D#Maj7), it gains a richer, more sophisticated texture.

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Chords (triads): A#, F, Gm, D#.

Chords (7th): A#Maj7, F7, Gm7, D#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Let It Be – The Beatles
  • No Woman No Cry – Bob Marley
  • Someone Like You – Adele
  • With or Without You – U2