E Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in E major

E major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IE
IVA
VB

Triad Diagrams — E Rock & Folk Classic (Guitar)

E Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The E I–IV–V progression (E – A – B) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (EMaj7 – AMaj7 – B7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): E, A, B.

Chords (7th): EMaj7, AMaj7, B7.

Famous songs using this progression

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