C Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in C major

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkulele

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Variations

iiDm

BPM: 120

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

iiDm

C Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I

The C ii–V–I progression (Dm – G – C) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (Dm7 – G7 – CMaj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

Jazz / SoulSophistication4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): Dm, G, C.

Chords (7th): Dm7, G7, CMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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

C Jazz ii–V–I

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

C Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I

Famous songs using this progression

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