IV–V–vi in F♯ Major
Pattern: IV – V – vi
Chords: B – C♯ – D♯m
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | B (details) | major | Subdominant |
| V | C♯ (details) | major | Dominant |
| vi | D♯m (details) | minor | Submediant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through B (Subdominant) → C♯ (Dominant) → D♯m (Submediant).
A cadential pattern where the dominant resolves deceptively to the submediant instead of the tonic. This progression is frequently used in both Baroque chorales and Classical-period development sections to shift the tonal center.
Song Examples
- Chorale BWV 153.1 — J.S. Bach
- Symphony No. 40 in G minor — Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart