i–♭III–iv–V in F♯ Minor
Pattern: i – ♭III – iv – V
Chords: F♯m – A – Bm – C♯
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| i | F♯m (details) | minor | Tonic |
| ♭III | A (details) | major | Mediant |
| iv | Bm (details) | minor | Subdominant |
| V | C♯ (details) | major | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through F♯m (Tonic) → A (Mediant) → Bm (Subdominant) → C♯ (Dominant).
The i–♭III–iv–V progression moves through the relative major and subdominant minor before landing on a dominant V. This creates a winding harmonic journey that resolves with strong pull back to the tonic. It appears in many pop-rock ballads and dramatic film cues.
Song Examples
- My Heart Will Go On — Celine Dion
- Wicked Game — Chris Isaak