Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 in A♭ Major
Pattern: Imaj7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7
Chords: Abmaj7 – Fm7 – Bbm7 – E♭7
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaj7 | Abmaj7 (details) | major seventh | Tonic |
| vi7 | Fm7 (details) | minor seventh | Submediant |
| ii7 | Bbm7 (details) | minor seventh | Supertonic |
| V7 | E♭7 (details) | dominant seventh | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through Abmaj7 (Tonic) → Fm7 (Submediant) → Bbm7 (Supertonic) → E♭7 (Dominant).
The standard I–vi–ii–V turnaround voiced with full seventh chords for authentic jazz color. The major seventh on I and the minor sevenths on vi and ii create rich voice-leading possibilities.
Song Examples
- Blue Moon — Richard Rodgers
- Sunday — Jule Styne