V+–I in B Major

Pattern: V+ – I   Chords: F♯aug – B

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
V+ F♯aug (details) augmented Dominant
I B (details) major Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯aug (Dominant) → B (Tonic).

The V+–I progression replaces the standard dominant with an augmented dominant, intensifying the resolution to the tonic. The raised fifth of the V+ chord resolves upward by half step to the third of the I chord, adding an extra voice-leading pull beyond the usual leading-tone resolution. This creates a lush, dramatic cadence favored in jazz and film scores.

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