I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi in B Major

Pattern: I – IV – vi – V – iii – vi Chords: B – E – G♯m – F♯ – D♯m – G♯m

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	B (details)	major	Tonic
IV	E (details)	major	Subdominant
vi	G♯m (details)	minor	Submediant
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant
iii	D♯m (details)	minor	Mediant
vi	G♯m (details)	minor	Submediant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B (Tonic) → E (Subdominant) → G♯m (Submediant) → F♯ (Dominant) → D♯m (Mediant) → G♯m (Submediant).

The I–IV–vi–V–iii–vi progression weaves through six chords, creating an extended harmonic journey that delays resolution. The iii–vi tail adds unexpected depth to what begins as a standard pop pattern. This longer cycle keeps listeners engaged through its constantly shifting emotional colors.

Song Examples

Drops of Jupiter — Train
Daughters — John Mayer

Chord Details

B E G♯m F♯ D♯m

More Progressions in B Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I