G# Rock & Folk Classic

I – IV – V progression in G# major

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IG#
IVC#
VD#

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

G# Rock & Folk ClassicI – IV – V

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

Pop / RockEnergy & Drive4/4 · 4 bars

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

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