I–ii–iii–IV–V–I in F♯ Major

Pattern: I – ii – iii – IV – V – I Chords: F♯ – G♯m – A♯m – B – C♯ – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic
ii	G♯m (details)	minor	Supertonic
iii	A♯m (details)	minor	Mediant
IV	B (details)	major	Subdominant
V	C♯ (details)	major	Dominant
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → G♯m (Supertonic) → A♯m (Mediant) → B (Subdominant) → C♯ (Dominant) → F♯ (Tonic).

The I–ii–iii–IV–V–I progression ascends stepwise through the major scale's diatonic chords before cadencing home. This scalewise motion creates a sense of inevitable, building momentum toward the dominant resolution. It appears in classical themes and sophisticated pop arrangements.

Song Examples

Pachelbel's Canon (adapted) — Johann Pachelbel
Mr. Brightside (bridge) — The Killers

Chord Details

F♯ G♯m A♯m B C♯

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