What the IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7 progression sounds like
Hazy and reflective. In F major it's Bbmaj7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7.
You'll find it in Lo-fi and chill songwriting.
Scales that fit IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7
Over this progression in F, the best-fitting scales are Bb Lydian, Bb Major (Ionian), D Natural minor (Aeolian). Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| C major | Fmaj7 Em7 Am7 Am7 |
| G major | Cmaj7 Bm7 Em7 Em7 |
| D major | Gmaj7 F#m7 Bm7 Bm7 |
| A major | Dmaj7 C#m7 F#m7 F#m7 |
| E major | Amaj7 G#m7 C#m7 C#m7 |
| B major | Emaj7 D#m7 G#m7 G#m7 |
| F# major | Bmaj7 A#m7 D#m7 D#m7 |
| Db major | Gbmaj7 Fm7 Bbm7 Bbm7 |
| Ab major | Dbmaj7 Cm7 Fm7 Fm7 |
| Eb major | Abmaj7 Gm7 Cm7 Cm7 |
| Bb major | Ebmaj7 Dm7 Gm7 Gm7 |
| F major | Bbmaj7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7 progression?
In F major the IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7 progression is Bbmaj7 Am7 Dm7 Dm7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with IVmaj7–iii7–vi7–vi7?
In F, the Bb Lydian fits best. Bb Major (Ionian) and D Natural minor (Aeolian) add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.