What the Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9 progression sounds like
Rich ninth chords that blur together. In F major it's Fmaj7 Dm9 Gm9 C9.
You'll find it in Lo-fi and chill songwriting.
Scales that fit Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9
Over this progression in F, the best-fitting scales are C Mixolydian, F Major (Ionian), C Major (Ionian). Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Cmaj7 Am9 Dm9 G9 |
| G major | Gmaj7 Em9 Am9 D9 |
| D major | Dmaj7 Bm9 Em9 A9 |
| A major | Amaj7 F#m9 Bm9 E9 |
| E major | Emaj7 C#m9 F#m9 B9 |
| B major | Bmaj7 G#m9 C#m9 F#9 |
| F# major | F#maj7 D#m9 G#m9 C#9 |
| Db major | Dbmaj7 Bbm9 Ebm9 Ab9 |
| Ab major | Abmaj7 Fm9 Bbm9 Eb9 |
| Eb major | Ebmaj7 Cm9 Fm9 Bb9 |
| Bb major | Bbmaj7 Gm9 Cm9 F9 |
| F major | Fmaj7 Dm9 Gm9 C9 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9 progression?
In F major the Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9 progression is Fmaj7 Dm9 Gm9 C9. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with Imaj7–vi9–ii9–V9?
In F, the C Mixolydian fits best. F Major (Ionian) and C Major (Ionian) add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.