Jazz Chill (vi-ii-V-I)

vi7 → ii7 → V7 → Imaj7

Position
Am7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Am7: string 6: muted, string 5: open, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: fret 1, string 1: open×Am7
Dm7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Dm7: string 6: muted, string 5: muted, string 4: open, string 3: fret 2, string 2: fret 1, string 1: fret 1××Dm7
G7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for G7: string 6: fret 3, string 5: fret 2, string 4: open, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: fret 1G7
Cmaj7 chord diagramGuitar chord fingering for Cmaj7: string 6: muted, string 5: fret 3, string 4: fret 2, string 3: open, string 2: open, string 1: open×Cmaj7
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About

The quintessential jazz turnaround with rich 7th chords. The vi7-ii7-V7-Imaj7 follows the circle of fifths for smooth voice leading, perfect for chill coffeehouse vibes and neo-soul.

Songs using this progression

  • Autumn Leaves — Jazz Standard
  • Fly Me to the Moon — Frank Sinatra
  • Electric — Alina Baraz
JazzNeo-SoulR&Bsmoothsophisticatedrelaxedchill

Related progressions

Lo-Fi Hip Hop
ii7 → V7 → Imaj7 → IVmaj7
Lo-FiHip Hop
Neo-Soul Smooth (Best Part)
Imaj7 → v7 → IVmaj7 → VImaj7
Neo-SoulR&B