What the Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression sounds like
The classic turnaround that keeps a tune cycling. In Bb major it's Bbmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 F7.
Heard in: I Got Rhythm (Gershwin).
You'll find it in Jazz songwriting.
Scales that fit Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7
Over this progression in Bb, the best-fitting scales are F Mixolydian, Bb Major (Ionian), F Major (Ionian). Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Cmaj7 Am7 Dm7 G7 |
| G major | Gmaj7 Em7 Am7 D7 |
| D major | Dmaj7 Bm7 Em7 A7 |
| A major | Amaj7 F#m7 Bm7 E7 |
| E major | Emaj7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 |
| B major | Bmaj7 G#m7 C#m7 F#7 |
| F# major | F#maj7 D#m7 G#m7 C#7 |
| Db major | Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Ebm7 Ab7 |
| Ab major | Abmaj7 Fm7 Bbm7 Eb7 |
| Eb major | Ebmaj7 Cm7 Fm7 Bb7 |
| Bb major | Bbmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 F7 |
| F major | Fmaj7 Dm7 Gm7 C7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression?
In Bb major the Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression is Bbmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 F7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with Imaj7–vi7–ii7–V7?
In Bb, the F Mixolydian fits best. Bb Major (Ionian) and F Major (Ionian) add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.