Jazz

Jazz Progression

in C major · Dm–G–C–F

Dm
ii
G
V
C
I
F
IV
Progression
ii
V
I
IV
Key
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What is the ii–V–I–IV progression?

Extended ii-V-I resolving onward to the subdominant.

Songs that use this

  • Fly Me to the Moon · Frank Sinatra
  • Misty · Erroll Garner
  • Someday My Prince Will Come · Frank Churchill

Why it works

These chords outline strong tonic, dominant, and relative minor colors in C 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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