I–IV–V–IV in B Major — Chords & Free MIDI

I–IV–V–IV is the classic rock workhorse. Written out in B Major — 5 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#) — it becomes B – E – F# – E. The numerals are what stays the same from key to key: I–IV–V–IV is the same set of relationships whether it lands on B or on any of the other eleven keys, which is why songwriters think in numerals and only pick a key afterwards.

I–IV–V–IV in B Major, chord by chord

The same progression, related keys

Numerals travel: I–IV–V–IV is the same set of relationships in any key, so if B Major sits wrong for a singer, move it and the shape survives.

• G# Minor scale — relative minor — the same seven notes, resolving to a different home
• B Minor scale — parallel minor — the same tonic, a different third

How it works

Pick a key, a scale, and one of the classic progressions, and this tool writes the chords into a MIDI file you can drop straight onto an instrument track in any DAW. Each roman numeral is voiced as a triad built from the scale — enable 7th chords for a jazzier sound, or arpeggiate to spread each chord into eighth notes. Press play preview to hear the progression before downloading. Here the tool arrives preset to I–IV–V–IV in B Major, so the file you download voices B – E – F# exactly as shown above.

Popular progressions included

• I – V – vi – IV — the "four chords" behind countless pop hits.
• ii – V – I — the fundamental jazz turnaround.
• The 12-bar blues — the backbone of blues, rock and roll, and early jazz.
• The Andalusian cadence, the 50s doo-wop changes, the J-pop royal road, and more.

Because every progression is spelled from the key you choose, moving I–IV–V–IV out of B Major is one dropdown away — but in B Major itself you get B, E, F#, chords that sit comfortably under most vocal ranges and lead instruments.

Progressions are a starting point — if you want full arrangements with melodies, basslines, and drums written around B – E – F#, open the MIDI Maker studio and generate a complete track.

I–IV–V–IV in every key

• I–IV–V–IV in C Major
• I–IV–V–IV in Db Major
• I–IV–V–IV in D Major
• I–IV–V–IV in Eb Major
• I–IV–V–IV in E Major
• I–IV–V–IV in F Major
• I–IV–V–IV in Gb Major
• I–IV–V–IV in G Major
• I–IV–V–IV in Ab Major
• I–IV–V–IV in A Major
• I–IV–V–IV in Bb Major

More progressions in B Major

• I–V–vi–IV in B Major
• vi–IV–I–V in B Major
• I–vi–IV–V in B Major
• ii–V–I in B Major
• I–vi–ii–V in B Major
• i–VII–VI–V in B Minor
• i–VI–III–VII in B Minor
• i–iv–VII–III in B Minor
• I–V–IV–IV in B Major
• IV–V–iii–vi in B Major
• 12-Bar Blues in B Major

Or head back to the chord progression tool to build any combination yourself.

Keep building: scales, drums and more

• B Major scale MIDI
• B Major Pentatonic scale MIDI
• House drum MIDI
• Techno drum MIDI
• Boom Bap Hip-Hop drum MIDI
• Trap drum MIDI

Frequently asked questions

What chords are in the I–IV–V–IV progression in B Major?

In B Major, I–IV–V–IV is B – E – F# – E. Those are built from the b major scale — B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A# — stacking thirds on each numeral's degree.

What notes make up each chord?

B is B, D#, F#; E is E, G#, B; F# is F#, A#, C#.

Can I get 7th chords or arpeggios instead of block triads?

Yes — enable "7th chords" to stack a diatonic seventh on every chord, or "Arpeggiate" to spread each chord into eighth notes before downloading.

Is this chord progression MIDI free for commercial use?

Yes — the download is free, requires no sign-up, and chord progressions themselves are not copyrightable, so you can use the MIDI in any personal or commercial production.