ii–V7–I in G Major

Pattern: ii – V7 – I Chords: Am – D7 – G

Chord Breakdown

Numeral	Chord	Type	Function
ii	Am (details)	minor	Supertonic
V7	D7 (details)	dominant seventh	Dominant
I	G (details)	major	Tonic

Harmonic Analysis

This progression moves through Am (Supertonic) → D7 (Dominant) → G (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

Chord Details

Am D7 G

More Progressions in G Major

I–IV–V–I I–V–vi–IV I–vi–IV–V ii–V–I I–IV–V I–♭VII–IV vi–IV–I–V I–V–vi–iii–IV–I–IV–V I–IV I–V IV–V IV–I

Related Progressions

ii–V–I ii7–V7–Imaj7 V7–I