F Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in F major

F major
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Triad Diagrams — F Jazz ii–V–I (Guitar)

F Jazz ii–V–Iii – V – I

The F ii–V–I progression (Gm – C – F) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (Gm7 – C7 – FMaj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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Chords (triads): Gm, C, F.

Chords (7th): Gm7, C7, FMaj7.

Famous songs using this progression

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