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Last updated November 14, 2026.
Jazz chord progressions
Seventh chords and the ii–V–I, the progression every jazz player practices first.
Major ii–V–I
ii7 V7 Imaj7 in Bb major
Cm7F7Bbmaj7
Smooth tension and release. The core of jazz harmony.
Rhythm changes turnaround
Imaj7 vi7 ii7 V7 in Bb major
Bbmaj7Gm7Cm7F7
The classic turnaround that keeps a tune cycling.
Circle turnaround
iii7 vi7 ii7 V7 in Bb major
Dm7Gm7Cm7F7
Every chord moves down a fifth around the circle.
Bossa vamp
Imaj7 IVmaj7 in Bb major
Bbmaj7Ebmaj7
Relaxed and airy; a staple of bossa nova and soul jazz.