i–iv–i–V in F♯ Minor

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

Chord Breakdown

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

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯m (Tonic) → Bm (Subdominant) → F♯m (Tonic) → C♯ (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

F♯m Bm C♯

More Progressions in F♯ 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