I–ii–V–I in F♯ Major

Pattern: I – ii – V – I Chords: F♯ – G♯m – C♯ – F♯

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic
ii	G♯m (details)	minor	Supertonic
V	C♯ (details)	major	Dominant
I	F♯ (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through F♯ (Tonic) → G♯m (Supertonic) → C♯ (Dominant) → F♯ (Tonic).

The most straightforward jazz cadence, framing a ii–V–I within a complete tonic-to-tonic phrase. Its simplicity makes it an ideal vehicle for learning jazz improvisation and chord substitution techniques.

Song Examples

Autumn Leaves — Joseph Kosma
Blue Bossa — Kenny Dorham

Chord Details

F♯ G♯m C♯

More Progressions in F♯ Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I