B Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in B major

B major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiC#m
VF#
IB

Triad Diagrams — B Jazz ii–V–I (Guitar)

B Jazz ii–V–Iii – V – I

The B ii–V–I progression (C#m – F# – B) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (C#m7 – F#7 – BMaj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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Chords (triads): C#m, F#, B.

Chords (7th): C#m7, F#7, BMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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