B Unresolved Cycle

IV – V – I – vi progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVE
VF#
IB
viG#m

Triad Diagrams — B Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

B Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The B IV–V–I–vi progression (E – F# – B – G#m) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (EMaj7 – F#7 – BMaj7 – G#m7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): E, F#, B, G#m.

Chords (7th): EMaj7, F#7, BMaj7, G#m7.

Famous songs using this progression

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