Jazz

Modern Jazz Progression (Imaj7–VIm7–IIm9–V13) Chord Progression

Modern jazz harmony. Heavy use of tension chords.

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Roman numerals

  1. Imaj7
  2. VIm7
  3. IIm9
  4. V13

Roman numerals give each chord’s position relative to the key’s tonic, so the progression sounds the same in any key.

Chords by key

Key of C

Cmaj7 – Am7 – Dm9 – G13

Key of G

Gmaj7 – Em7 – Am9 – D13

Key of D

Dmaj7 – Bm7 – Em9 – A13

All Jazz chord progressions