D# Unresolved Cycle

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

D♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVG#
VA#
ID#
viCm

Triad Diagrams — D# Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

D# Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The D# IV–V–I–vi progression (G# – A# – D# – Cm) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (G#Maj7 – A#7 – D#Maj7 – Cm7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): G#, A#, D#, Cm.

Chords (7th): G#Maj7, A#7, D#Maj7, Cm7.

Famous songs using this progression

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