Jazz

Jazz ii-V-I

in D major · Em7–A7–D–D

Em
ii
A
V
D
I
D
I
Progression
ii
V
I
I
Key
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What is the ii7–V7–I–I progression?

The most fundamental jazz cadence with 7th chords.

Songs that use this

  • Autumn Leaves
  • All The Things You Are

Why it works

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