A# Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in A# major

A♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
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Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IA#
IVD#
VF

Triad Diagrams — A# Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

A# Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The A# I–IV–V progression (A# – D# – F) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (A#Maj7 – D#Maj7 – F7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

  • Twist and Shout – The Beatles
  • La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
  • Wild Thing – The Troggs