B Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in B major

B major
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IB
IVE
VF#

Triad Diagrams — B Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

B Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The B I–IV–V progression (B – E – F#) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (BMaj7 – EMaj7 – F#7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): B, E, F#.

Chords (7th): BMaj7, EMaj7, F#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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