F# Unresolved Cycle

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

F♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVB
VC#
IF#
viD#m

Triad Diagrams — F# Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

F# Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The F# IV–V–I–vi progression (B – C# – F# – D#m) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (BMaj7 – C#7 – F#Maj7 – D#m7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): B, C#, F#, D#m.

Chords (7th): BMaj7, C#7, F#Maj7, D#m7.

Famous songs using this progression

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