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 (D#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – A#7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

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