G# Unresolved Cycle

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

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
IVC#
VD#
IG#
viFm

Triad Diagrams — G# Unresolved Cycle (Guitar)

G# Unresolved CycleIV – V – I – vi

The G# IV–V–I–vi progression (C# – D# – G# – Fm) creates a hypnotic, cyclical feel by ending on the minor vi chord instead of resolving to the tonic. With extended voicings (C#Maj7 – D#7 – G#Maj7 – Fm7), the unresolved quality becomes even more dreamy.

Pop / RockDreamy & Cyclical4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): C#, D#, G#, Fm.

Chords (7th): C#Maj7, D#7, G#Maj7, Fm7.

Famous songs using this progression

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