F# 12 Bar Blues
I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V progression in F# major
F# 12 Bar Blues — I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V
The F# 12 Bar Blues progression (F# – F# – F# – F# – B – B – F# – F# – C# – B – F# – C#) is the universal foundation of the blues. Using only three chords over twelve bars, it has generated more classic songs than any other form. With dominant sevenths (F#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – BMaj7 – BMaj7 – F#Maj7 – F#Maj7 – C#7 – BMaj7 – F#Maj7 – C#7), it delivers the authentic blues sound.