F# major · I – vi – IV – V

I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) Chord Progression in F# major

In F# major the I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) progression is F# – D#m – B – C#.

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The "doo-wop" progression of the 1950s and 60s. Stand By Me is the classic example.

The chords

NumeralChordEasiest shape
IF#244322
viD#mxx1342
IVBx21402
VC#98666x

How to practise

Swing the strumming with a slight triplet feel to get the doo-wop vibe.

  1. Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
  2. Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
  3. Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.

Key facts about F# major

F# major contains the notes F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#. See the full F# Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.

I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in other keys

C majorDb majorD majorEb majorE majorF majorG majorAb majorA majorBb majorB major

Other progressions in F# major

I-V-vi-IVI-IV-V12-Bar Bluesvi-IV-I-Vii-V-ICanon Progression

FAQ

What are the chords of I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in F# major?

F# – D#m – B – C#.

What notes are in F# major?

F# major contains F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#.

Which scale can I solo with over I-vi-IV-V (50s progression) in F# major?

The F# major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from F# is the easiest choice.

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