IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–V7 in A Major

Pattern: IVmaj7 – iii7 – ii7 – V7 Chords: Dmaj7 – C♯m7 – Bm7 – E7

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
IVmaj7	Dmaj7 (details)	major seventh	Subdominant
iii7	C♯m7 (details)	minor seventh	Mediant
ii7	Bm7 (details)	minor seventh	Supertonic
V7	E7 (details)	dominant seventh	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Dmaj7 (Subdominant) → C♯m7 (Mediant) → Bm7 (Supertonic) → E7 (Dominant).

A stepwise descent from the subdominant through iii and ii before resolving via the dominant seventh. The smooth chromatic inner-voice motion makes this a favorite for ballads and bossa nova arrangements.

Song Examples

Wave — Antonio Carlos Jobim
How Insensitive — Antonio Carlos Jobim

Chord Details

Dmaj7 C♯m7 Bm7 E7

More Progressions in A 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