Imaj9–IVmaj9

The Imaj9–IVmaj9 progression extends the Imaj7–IVmaj7 vamp with added ninths, creating an even more spacious and colorful sound. The ninth adds airiness to the already lush major seventh chords, producing the dreamy, floating quality that defines neo-soul, lo-fi beats, and contemporary R&B. This two-chord vamp can sustain entire songs with its rich harmonic palette.

Pattern: Imaj9 – IVmaj9 Example in C Major: Cmaj9 – Fmaj9

Genre: jazz, neo-soul, r-and-b, lo-fi Difficulty: intermediate

Choose a Key

C Major Cmaj9 – Fmaj9 G Major Gmaj9 – Cmaj9 D Major Dmaj9 – Gmaj9 A Major Amaj9 – Dmaj9 E Major Emaj9 – Amaj9 B Major Bmaj9 – Emaj9 F♯ Major F♯maj9 – Bmaj9 F Major Fmaj9 – Bbmaj9 B♭ Major Bbmaj9 – Ebmaj9 E♭ Major Ebmaj9 – Abmaj9 A♭ Major Abmaj9 – Dbmaj9 D♭ Major Dbmaj9 – Gbmaj9

Song Examples

Nights in White Satin — The Moody Blues
Electric Relaxation — A Tribe Called Quest
Untitled (How Does It Feel) — D'Angelo

Related Progressions

Imaj7–IVmaj7 Imaj9–ii7 I69–IVmaj7