G# Jazz ii–V–I

ii – V – I progression in G# major

G♯ major
Chords
Triads7th Chords
Instrument
GuitarUkuleleBass
Harmony
Originalii–V–ISec. Dom.
iiA#m
VD#
IG#

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

G# Jazz ii–V–Iii – V – I

The G# ii–V–I progression (A#m – D# – G#) is the most important cadence in jazz. The subdominant provides motion, the dominant creates tension, and the tonic delivers resolution. With seventh chords (A#m7 – D#7 – G#Maj7), it is the definitive jazz sound.

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

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

Famous songs using this progression

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