Elegant Chord Progressions

I → V → vi → iii → IV → I → IV → V

The famous baroque progression that influenced countless pop songs. Features a descending bass line that creates a sense of elegant forward motion.

iii7 → 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.

Imaj7 → II7 → ii7 → bII7

The sophisticated Brazilian progression featuring jazzy major 7th chords and chromatic movement. The tritone substitution creates that smooth, elegant bossa feel.

Imaj7 → bII7 → Imaj7

The ultimate jazz substitution - replacing V7 with bII7 (a tritone away). Creates a chromatic bass line and unexpected color that defines modern jazz harmony.