iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 in B Major
Pattern: iii7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7
Chords: D♯m7 – G♯m7 – C♯m7 – F♯7
Chord Breakdown
| Numeral | Chord | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| iii7 | D♯m7 (details) | minor seventh | Mediant |
| vi7 | G♯m7 (details) | minor seventh | Submediant |
| ii7 | C♯m7 (details) | minor seventh | Supertonic |
| V7 | F♯7 (details) | dominant seventh | Dominant |
Harmonic Analysis
This progression moves through D♯m7 (Mediant) → G♯m7 (Submediant) → C♯m7 (Supertonic) → F♯7 (Dominant).
The full circle-of-fifths descent voiced with seventh chords for maximum jazz color. Each chord resolves down a fifth, and the added sevenths create smooth voice-leading opportunities throughout.
Song Examples
- Fly Me to the Moon — Bart Howard
- All the Things You Are — Jerome Kern