Standards
Standards Chords & Chord Progressions
Explore Standards chord progressions for guitar with diagrams and audio playback.
3 progressions found
All Standards Progressions
Jazz Circle of Fifths
Jazziii7 · vi7 · ii7 · V7
The diatonic circle of fifths progression with 7th chords. Each chord's root is a fifth below the previous, creating smooth harmonic motion that resolves to the I chord.
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Jazz Ballad (Misty)
JazzImaj7 · vi7 · ii9 · V7
The lush, romantic jazz ballad progression with extended chords. The ii9 adds extra color and sophistication to this timeless sound.
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Diminished Passing Chord
JazzImaj7 · #Idim7 · ii7 · V7
A classic jazz and swing technique using a diminished 7th chord as a chromatic passing chord between Imaj7 and ii7. Creates smooth voice leading and harmonic tension.
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