ii–V7–I in F♯ Major
Pattern: ii – V7 – I
Chords: G♯m – C♯7 – F♯
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| ii | G♯m (details) | minor | Supertonic |
| V7 | C♯7 (details) | dominant seventh | Dominant |
| I | F♯ (details) | major | Tonic |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through G♯m (Supertonic) → C♯7 (Dominant) → F♯ (Tonic).
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.
Song Examples
- Autumn Leaves — jazz standard
- Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
- All the Things You Are — jazz standard