What the IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7 progression sounds like
Steps down the scale back home; very smooth. In Eb major it's Abmaj7 Gm7 Fm7 Ebmaj7.
You'll find it in Soul and R&B songwriting.
Scales that fit IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7
Over this progression in Eb, the best-fitting scales are Ab Lydian, Eb Major (Ionian), C Natural minor (Aeolian). Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Fmaj7 Em7 Dm7 Cmaj7 |
| G major | Cmaj7 Bm7 Am7 Gmaj7 |
| D major | Gmaj7 F#m7 Em7 Dmaj7 |
| A major | Dmaj7 C#m7 Bm7 Amaj7 |
| E major | Amaj7 G#m7 F#m7 Emaj7 |
| B major | Emaj7 D#m7 C#m7 Bmaj7 |
| F# major | Bmaj7 A#m7 G#m7 F#maj7 |
| Db major | Gbmaj7 Fm7 Ebm7 Dbmaj7 |
| Ab major | Dbmaj7 Cm7 Bbm7 Abmaj7 |
| Eb major | Abmaj7 Gm7 Fm7 Ebmaj7 |
| Bb major | Ebmaj7 Dm7 Cm7 Bbmaj7 |
| F major | Bbmaj7 Am7 Gm7 Fmaj7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7 progression?
In Eb major the IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7 progression is Abmaj7 Gm7 Fm7 Ebmaj7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with IVmaj7–iii7–ii7–Imaj7?
In Eb, the Ab Lydian fits best. Eb Major (Ionian) and C Natural minor (Aeolian) add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.