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Jazz Progression

Em · A · D · G

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Jazz Progression in D major

Jazz Progression is ii · V · I · IV. In D major that is Em, A, D, G. Extended ii-V-I resolving onward to the subdominant. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

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

Why it works

In D major this loop is Em, A, D, G (ii · V · I · IV). I is the home chord. V pulls away from home and wants to resolve. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in D major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

EmADG

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

C major → Dm · G · C · FD major → Em · A · D · GE major → F#m · B · E · AF major → Gm · C · F · BbG major → Am · D · G · CA major → Bm · E · A · DB major → C#m · F# · B · E

Related progressions

Jazz TurnaroundJazz ii-V-IBossa NovaBossa Turnaround

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jazz Progression ukulele chord progression?

Jazz Progression is the ii–V–I–IV chord loop. In D major that is Em, A, D, and G. Extended ii-V-I resolving onward to the subdominant.

What do the roman numerals mean in Jazz Progression?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Jazz Progression uses ii–V–I–IV. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In D major you play Em, A, D, G.

How do you practice Jazz Progression on ukulele?

Loop Em, A, D, and G. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Jazz Progression progression?

Songs built on Jazz Progression include Fly Me to the Moon, Misty, and Someday My Prince Will Come.

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