Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 in B♭ Major
Pattern: Imaj7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7
Chords: Bbmaj7 – Gm7 – Cm7 – F7
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imaj7 | Bbmaj7 (details) | major seventh | Tonic |
| vi7 | Gm7 (details) | minor seventh | Submediant |
| ii7 | Cm7 (details) | minor seventh | Supertonic |
| V7 | F7 (details) | dominant seventh | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through Bbmaj7 (Tonic) → Gm7 (Submediant) → Cm7 (Supertonic) → F7 (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