ii–V–I–vi

A reordering of the classic turnaround that begins with the ii–V resolution before cycling back via the vi chord. This creates a seamless loop ideal for repeated choruses and improvisation.

Pattern: ii – V – I – vi   Example in C Major: Dm – G – C – Am

Genre: jazz   Difficulty: beginner

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C Major Dm – G – C – Am G Major Am – D – G – Em D Major Em – A – D – Bm A Major Bm – E – A – F♯m E Major F♯m – B – E – C♯m B Major C♯m – F♯ – B – G♯m F♯ Major G♯m – C♯ – F♯ – D♯m F Major Gm – C – F – Dm B♭ Major Cm – F – B♭ – Gm E♭ Major Fm – B♭ – E♭ – Cm A♭ Major Bbm – E♭ – A♭ – Fm D♭ Major Ebm – A♭ – D♭ – Bbm

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