C# Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in C# major

C♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IC#
IVF#
VG#

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

C# Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The C# I–IV–V progression (C# – F# – G#) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (C#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – G#7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): C#, F#, G#.

Chords (7th): C#Maj7, F#Maj7, G#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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