Sophisticated Chord Progressions

vi7 → ii7 → V7 → Imaj7

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.

Imaj7 → v7 → IVmaj7 → VImaj7

The lush, romantic progression that defines modern neo-soul. Dmaj7-Am7-Gmaj7-Bbmaj7 creates that warm, intimate atmosphere. Daniel Caesar's signature sound.

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 → vi7 → ii9 → V7

The lush, romantic jazz ballad progression with extended chords. The ii9 adds extra color and sophistication to this timeless sound.

Imaj7 → #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.

i7 → bVII7 → VI7 → V7

A sophisticated minor jazz progression with all dominant 7th chords descending chromatically. Creates a smooth, bebop-influenced sound.

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.

i7 → IIImaj7 → iv7 → V7

The big band jazz sound of Cowboy Bebop. Tank! uses Cm7-Ebmaj7-Fm7-G7 with Latin-infused hard bop energy. The 7th chords give it that authentic big band jazz feel.