I–ii–IV in F♯ Major
Pattern: I – ii – IV
Chords: F♯ – G♯m – B
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | F♯ (details) | major | Tonic |
| ii | G♯m (details) | minor | Supertonic |
| IV | B (details) | major | Subdominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → G♯m (Supertonic) → B (Subdominant).
This ascending three-chord progression steps up from the tonic through the supertonic to the subdominant. The stepwise motion creates a gentle, climbing quality that pairs naturally with folk storytelling.
Song Examples
- The Times They Are a-Changin' — Bob Dylan
- Fast Car — Tracy Chapman