E Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in E major

Key

Chords

Triads7th Chords

Instrument

GuitarUkuleleBass

Harmony

Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.

Chord Voicings

iiF#m

BPM: 120

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

iiF#m

E Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I

The E ii–V–I progression (F#m – B – E) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (F#m7 – B7 – EMaj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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

Chords (7th): F#m7, B7, EMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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

E Jazz ii–V–I

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

E Jazz ii–V–I — ii – V – I

Famous songs using this progression

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