What the iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression sounds like
Every chord moves down a fifth around the circle. In Bb major it's Dm7 Gm7 Cm7 F7.
You'll find it in Jazz songwriting.
Scales that fit iii7–vi7–ii7–V7
Over this progression in Bb, the best-fitting scales are F Mixolydian, D Phrygian, F Major (Ionian). Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Em7 Am7 Dm7 G7 |
| G major | Bm7 Em7 Am7 D7 |
| D major | F#m7 Bm7 Em7 A7 |
| A major | C#m7 F#m7 Bm7 E7 |
| E major | G#m7 C#m7 F#m7 B7 |
| B major | D#m7 G#m7 C#m7 F#7 |
| F# major | A#m7 D#m7 G#m7 C#7 |
| Db major | Fm7 Bbm7 Ebm7 Ab7 |
| Ab major | Cm7 Fm7 Bbm7 Eb7 |
| Eb major | Gm7 Cm7 Fm7 Bb7 |
| Bb major | Dm7 Gm7 Cm7 F7 |
| F major | Am7 Dm7 Gm7 C7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression?
In Bb major the iii7–vi7–ii7–V7 progression is Dm7 Gm7 Cm7 F7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with iii7–vi7–ii7–V7?
In Bb, the F Mixolydian fits best. D Phrygian and F Major (Ionian) add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.