Pop

Pop Rotation Lift

in B major · E–B–F#–G#m

E
IV
B
I
F#
V
G#m
vi
Progression
IV
I
V
vi
Key
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What is the IV–I–V–vi progression?

A IV-start pop loop that builds then soft-lands on vi.

Songs that use this

  • Walking on Sunshine · Katrina and the Waves
  • Down · Jay Sean

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in B major: easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

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