ii7–V7–Imaj7 in G Major
Pattern: ii7 – V7 – Imaj7
Chords: Am7 – D7 – Gmaj7
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| ii7 | Am7 (details) | minor seventh | Supertonic |
| V7 | D7 (details) | dominant seventh | Dominant |
| Imaj7 | Gmaj7 (details) | major seventh | Tonic |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through Am7 (Supertonic) → D7 (Dominant) → Gmaj7 (Tonic).
The quintessential jazz cadence spelled out with seventh-chord voicings. The minor-seventh on ii, dominant-seventh on V, and major-seventh on I give this progression the lush, extended harmony that defines the jazz sound.
Song Examples
- Satin Doll — Duke Ellington
- Tune Up — Miles Davis