G# 12 Bar Blues
I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V progression in G# major
G# 12 Bar Blues — I – I – I – I – IV – IV – I – I – V – IV – I – V
The G# 12 Bar Blues progression (G# – G# – G# – G# – C# – C# – G# – G# – D# – C# – G# – D#) 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 (G#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – C#Maj7 – C#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – D#7 – C#Maj7 – G#Maj7 – D#7), it delivers the authentic blues sound.