What the iiø7–V7–i7 progression sounds like
Darker and more dramatic than the major version. In C minor it's Dm7b5 G7 Cm7.
You'll find it in Jazz songwriting.
Scales that fit iiø7–V7–i7
Over this progression in C, the best-fitting scales are C Natural minor (Aeolian), C Harmonic minor, D Locrian. Put your own chords into the scale finder to see more.
iiø7–V7–i7 in every key
| Key | Chords |
|---|---|
| A minor | Bm7b5 E7 Am7 |
| E minor | F#m7b5 B7 Em7 |
| B minor | C#m7b5 F#7 Bm7 |
| F# minor | G#m7b5 C#7 F#m7 |
| C# minor | D#m7b5 G#7 C#m7 |
| G# minor | A#m7b5 D#7 G#m7 |
| D# minor | E#m7b5 A#7 D#m7 |
| Bb minor | Cm7b5 F7 Bbm7 |
| F minor | Gm7b5 C7 Fm7 |
| C minor | Dm7b5 G7 Cm7 |
| G minor | Am7b5 D7 Gm7 |
| D minor | Em7b5 A7 Dm7 |
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Common questions
What are the chords in the iiø7–V7–i7 progression?
In C minor the iiø7–V7–i7 progression is Dm7b5 G7 Cm7. The pattern is the same in every key; the table above lists all 12.
What scale goes with iiø7–V7–i7?
In C, the C Natural minor (Aeolian) fits best. C Harmonic minor and D Locrian add different colors.
Last updated November 14, 2026.