IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–V7 in E Major

Pattern: IVmaj7 – iii7 – ii7 – V7 Chords: Amaj7 – G♯m7 – F♯m7 – B7

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
IVmaj7	Amaj7 (details)	major seventh	Subdominant
iii7	G♯m7 (details)	minor seventh	Mediant
ii7	F♯m7 (details)	minor seventh	Supertonic
V7	B7 (details)	dominant seventh	Dominant

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Amaj7 (Subdominant) → G♯m7 (Mediant) → F♯m7 (Supertonic) → B7 (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

Amaj7 G♯m7 F♯m7 B7

More Progressions in E 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