i–iv–i–V in C♯ Minor

Pattern: i – iv – i – V Chords: C♯m – F♯m – C♯m – G♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
i	C♯m (details)	minor	Tonic
iv	F♯m (details)	minor	Subdominant
i	C♯m (details)	minor	Tonic
V	G♯ (details)	major	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through C♯m (Tonic) → F♯m (Subdominant) → C♯m (Tonic) → G♯ (Dominant).

This minor blues cycle uses a minor tonic and subdominant with a major dominant for a dark, brooding feel. The major V chord at the end provides the pull back to the tonic, creating dramatic tension.

Song Examples

Black Magic Woman, Fleetwood Mac
All Along the Watchtower, Bob Dylan

Chord Details

C♯m F♯m G♯

More Progressions in C♯ Minor

i–♭VII–♭VI–V i–iv–v vi–IV–I–V iv–iv–i–V i–iv–i i–iv–V vi–V–IV–III i–♭VII i–♭III–♭VII i–♭VII–IV i–♭VII–♭VI i–♭III–♭VII–IV