I–♭III–♭VII–IV in F♯ Major

Pattern: I – ♭III – ♭VII – IV Chords: F♯ – A – E – B

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic
♭III	A (details)	major	Mediant
♭VII	E (details)	major	Subtonic
IV	B (details)	major	Subdominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → A (Mediant) → E (Subtonic) → B (Subdominant).

The I–♭III–♭VII–IV progression blends Mixolydian and Dorian borrowings into a four-chord rock loop. The ♭III and ♭VII add modal color while the IV provides a familiar landing point. This pattern is a staple of arena rock and jam-band music.

Song Examples

Hey Jude (coda) — The Beatles
Sympathy for the Devil — The Rolling Stones

Chord Details

F♯ A E B

More Progressions in F♯ 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