G Descending Minor Cliché
vi – viM7 – vi7 – II progression in G major
G Descending Minor Cliché — vi – viM7 – vi7 – II
The G Descending Minor Cliché (Em – Em – Em – A) generates motion by moving chromatically through the vi chord — from minor to minor-major 7th to minor 7th — before resolving to a major II chord. This sophisticated voice-leading movement creates a romantic, melancholic atmosphere found in jazz standards and classic pop. With seventh chord voicings (Em7 – EmM7 – Em7 – A7), the chromatic descent is fully realized.