C# Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in C# major

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkuleleBass

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Voicings

iiD#m

VG#

IC#

BPM: 120

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

iiD#m

VG#

IC#

C# Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I

The C# ii–V–I progression (D#m – 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 (D#m7 – G#7 – C#Maj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

Jazz / SoulSophistication4/4 · 4 bars

Chords (triads): D#m, G#, C#.

Chords (7th): D#m7, G#7, C#Maj7.

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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