I7–IV7–I7–V7 in D Major

Pattern: I7 – IV7 – I7 – V7 Chords: D7 – G7 – D7 – A7

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I7	D7 (details)	dominant seventh	Tonic
IV7	G7 (details)	dominant seventh	Subdominant
I7	D7 (details)	dominant seventh	Tonic
V7	A7 (details)	dominant seventh	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through D7 (Tonic) → G7 (Subdominant) → D7 (Tonic) → A7 (Dominant).

This four-chord dominant seventh cycle adds extra blues grit to the basic blues shuttle. Every chord is a dominant seventh, creating constant harmonic tension and a rich, bluesy texture.

Song Examples

Got My Mojo Working — Muddy Waters
Everyday I Have the Blues — B.B. King

Chord Details

D7 G7 A7

More Progressions in D 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