I7–IV7–I7–V7 in E Major

Pattern: I7 – IV7 – I7 – V7 Chords: E7 – A7 – E7 – B7

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I7	E7 (details)	dominant seventh	Tonic
IV7	A7 (details)	dominant seventh	Subdominant
I7	E7 (details)	dominant seventh	Tonic
V7	B7 (details)	dominant seventh	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through E7 (Tonic) → A7 (Subdominant) → E7 (Tonic) → B7 (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

E7 A7 B7

More Progressions in E 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