D Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in D major

D major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
ID
IVG
VA

Triad Diagrams — D Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

D Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The D I–IV–V progression (D – G – A) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (DMaj7 – GMaj7 – A7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D, G, A.

Chords (7th): DMaj7, GMaj7, A7.

Famous songs using this progression

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