Jazz

Bossa Nova

in E major · E–Dbm7–F#m7–B7

E
I
Cm
vi
Fm
ii
B
V
Progression
I
vi
ii
V
Key
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What is the I–vi7–ii7–V7 progression?

Smooth Brazilian bossa nova with lush 7th chords.

Songs that use this

  • The Girl from Ipanema
  • Fly Me to the Moon
  • Desafinado

Why it works

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