IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–V7 in A♭ Major

Pattern: IVmaj7 – iii7 – ii7 – V7   Chords: Dbmaj7 – Cm7 – Bbm7 – E♭7

Chord Breakdown

NumeralChordTypeFunction
IVmaj7 Dbmaj7 (details) major seventh Subdominant
iii7 Cm7 (details) minor seventh Mediant
ii7 Bbm7 (details) minor seventh Supertonic
V7 E♭7 (details) dominant seventh Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Dbmaj7 (Subdominant) → Cm7 (Mediant) → Bbm7 (Supertonic) → E♭7 (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

Chord Details

Dbmaj7 Cm7 Bbm7 E♭7

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