ii V I Chord Progression
The ii V I progression is the central resolution in jazz and a useful next step after basic open-chord progressions. Seventh chords make each movement sound smoother and richer.
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The ii7–V7–iii7–VI7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Dm7, G7, Em7 and A7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
iii7 vi7 ii7 V7 Chord Progression
The iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Em7, Am7, Dm7 and G7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 II7 ii7 V7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–II7–ii7–V7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, D7, Dm7 and G7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 III7 vi7 II7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–III7–vi7–II7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, E7, Am7 and D7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 III7 vi7 IVmaj7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–III7–vi7–IVmaj7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, E7, Am7 and Fmaj7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 iv6 Imaj7 V7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–iv6–Imaj7–V7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, Fm6, Cmaj7 and G7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 V7 vi7 IVmaj7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–V7–vi7–IVmaj7 sequence uses open colour tones and smooth movement for soul, R&B and atmospheric guitar. In C, the chords are Cmaj7, G7, Am7 and Fmaj7. Let each voicing ring and connect the changes…
Imaj7 vi7 ii7 V7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, Am7, Dm7 and G7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 VI7 ii7 V7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–VI7–ii7–V7 progression connects richer seventh and sixth chords through clear voice-leading. In C, it becomes Cmaj7, A7, Dm7 and G7. Start with compact voicings and listen for common notes between each change.
Imaj7 vi7 IVmaj7 V7 Chord Progression
The Imaj7–vi7–IVmaj7–V7 sequence uses open colour tones and smooth movement for soul, R&B and atmospheric guitar. In C, the chords are Cmaj7, Am7, Fmaj7 and G7. Let each voicing ring and connect the changes…
IV I V vi Chord Progression
The IV–I–V–vi progression is a useful pop and worship sequence. In C major, it becomes F, C, G and Am. It is designed for quick transposition, clear chord practice and immediate use with a…