Doo-Wop Variant in A major
Doo-Wop Variant is I · vi · iii · V. In A major that is A, F#m, C#m, E. Classic-sounding variant with a smooth iii step before V. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.
Songs that use this
- I Feel Fine · The Beatles
- In My Room · The Beach Boys
- Crying · Roy Orbison
Why it works
In A major this loop is A, F#m, C#m, E (I · vi · iii · V). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. vi adds a minor color. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.
Chords in A major
Jump to each shape used in this loop.
Try in other keys
Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.
C major → C · Am · Em · GD major → D · Bm · F#m · AE major → E · C#m · G#m · BF major → F · Dm · Am · CG major → G · Em · Bm · DA major → A · F#m · C#m · EB major → B · G#m · D#m · F#