What the Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7 progression sounds like
Silky and laid back. In Eb major it's Ebmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 Fm7.
You'll find it in Soul and R&B songwriting.
Scales that fit Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7
Over this progression in Eb, the best-fitting scales are F Dorian, Eb Major (Ionian), Eb Lydian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Cmaj7 Em7 Am7 Dm7 |
| G major | Gmaj7 Bm7 Em7 Am7 |
| D major | Dmaj7 F#m7 Bm7 Em7 |
| A major | Amaj7 C#m7 F#m7 Bm7 |
| E major | Emaj7 G#m7 C#m7 F#m7 |
| B major | Bmaj7 D#m7 G#m7 C#m7 |
| F# major | F#maj7 A#m7 D#m7 G#m7 |
| Db major | Dbmaj7 Fm7 Bbm7 Ebm7 |
| Ab major | Abmaj7 Cm7 Fm7 Bbm7 |
| Eb major | Ebmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 Fm7 |
| Bb major | Bbmaj7 Dm7 Gm7 Cm7 |
| F major | Fmaj7 Am7 Dm7 Gm7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7 progression?
In Eb major the Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7 progression is Ebmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 Fm7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with Imaj7–iii7–vi7–ii7?
In Eb, the F Dorian fits best. Eb Major (Ionian) and Eb Lydian add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.