A# Unresolved Cycle

IV – V – I – vi progression in A# major

A♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
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Harmony
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IVD#
VF
IA#
viGm

Triad Diagrams — A# Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

A# Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The A# IV–V–I–vi progression (D# – F – A# – Gm) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (D#Maj7 – F7 – A#Maj7 – Gm7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D#, F, A#, Gm.

Chords (7th): D#Maj7, F7, A#Maj7, Gm7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Good Luck, Babe! – Chappell Roan
  • Umbrella – Rihanna