I–vi–ii–V–I

The complete turnaround cycle that resolves back to the tonic, providing full harmonic closure. This self-contained progression is the basis for countless jazz standards and rhythm changes.

Pattern: I – vi – ii – V – I   Example in C Major: C – Am – Dm – G – C

Genre: jazz   Difficulty: beginner

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C Major C – Am – Dm – G – C G Major G – Em – Am – D – G D Major D – Bm – Em – A – D A Major A – F♯m – Bm – E – A E Major E – C♯m – F♯m – B – E B Major B – G♯m – C♯m – F♯ – B F♯ Major F♯ – D♯m – G♯m – C♯ – F♯ F Major F – Dm – Gm – C – F B♭ Major B♭ – Gm – Cm – F – B♭ E♭ Major E♭ – Cm – Fm – B♭ – E♭ A♭ Major A♭ – Fm – Bbm – E♭ – A♭ D♭ Major D♭ – Bbm – Ebm – A♭ – D♭

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