vi–IV–V–I in B Major

Pattern: vi – IV – V – I Chords: G♯m – E – F♯ – B

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
vi	G♯m (details)	minor	Submediant
IV	E (details)	major	Subdominant
V	F♯ (details)	major	Dominant
I	B (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through G♯m (Submediant) → E (Subdominant) → F♯ (Dominant) → B (Tonic).

Starting from the emotional depth of the relative minor, this progression builds through IV and V to a triumphant resolution on I. It creates a dramatic arc from dark to light.

Song Examples

Total Eclipse of the Heart — Bonnie Tyler
Rolling in the Deep — Adele

Chord Details

G♯m E F♯ B

More Progressions in B Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I