ii–V7–I

The ii–V7–I progression adds a dominant seventh chord to the standard ii–V–I, intensifying the resolution. The tritone in the V7 chord creates maximum tension before resolving to the tonic. This is the single most important chord progression in jazz, appearing in virtually every jazz standard. The added seventh transforms a strong progression into an irresistible harmonic pull.

Pattern: ii – V7 – I Example in C Major: Dm – G7 – C

Genre: jazz, pop, r-and-b, classical Difficulty: beginner

Choose a Key

C Major Dm – G7 – C G Major Am – D7 – G D Major Em – A7 – D A Major Bm – E7 – A E Major F♯m – B7 – E B Major C♯m – F♯7 – B F♯ Major G♯m – C♯7 – F♯ F Major Gm – C7 – F B♭ Major Cm – F7 – B♭ E♭ Major Fm – B♭7 – E♭ A♭ Major Bbm – E♭7 – A♭ D♭ Major Ebm – A♭7 – D♭

Song Examples

Autumn Leaves — jazz standard
Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
All the Things You Are — jazz standard

Related Progressions

ii–V–I ii7–V7–Imaj7 V7–I