Jazz

Jazz Turnaround

in B major · Dbm–F#–B–Abm

Cm
ii
F
V
B
I
Gm
vi
Progression
ii
V
I
vi
Key
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What is the ii–V–I–vi progression?

Standard jazz turnaround starting with the classic ii-V resolution.

Songs that use this

  • Satin Doll
  • I Got Rhythm
  • Cotton Tail

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in B major—easy to sing and easy to remember on ukulele.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

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