A# Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in A# major

A♯ major
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Triad Diagrams — A# Jazz ii–V–I (Guitar)

A# Jazz ii–V–Iii – V – I

The A# ii–V–I progression (Cm – F – A#) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (Cm7 – F7 – A#Maj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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Chords (triads): Cm, F, A#.

Chords (7th): Cm7, F7, A#Maj7.

Famous songs using this progression

  • Autumn Leaves – Joseph Kosma
  • Fly Me to the Moon – Bart Howard
  • All The Things You Are – Jerome Kern