F# Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in F# major

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
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Harmony
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IF#
IVB
VC#

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

F# Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

The F# I–IV–V progression (F# – B – C#) is the three-chord foundation of rock, country, and folk music. These three major chords provide maximum energy with minimum complexity. Adding sevenths (F#Maj7 – BMaj7 – C#7) gives it a bluesy edge.

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

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

Chords (7th): F#Maj7, BMaj7, C#7.

Famous songs using this progression

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