I7–IV7–V7 in B Major

Pattern: I7 – IV7 – V7   Chords: B7 – E7 – F♯7

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
I7 B7 (details) dominant seventh Tonic
IV7 E7 (details) dominant seventh Subdominant
V7 F♯7 (details) dominant seventh Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through B7 (Tonic) → E7 (Subdominant) → F♯7 (Dominant).

Using all dominant seventh chords, this three-chord progression is the harmonic DNA of the blues. The seventh chords add grit and tension that define the blues sound.

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Chord Details

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