R&B
Neo Soul Progression (Imaj7–IIIm7–VIm7–IIm7–V7) Chord Progression
Neo-soul classic used by D'Angelo, Erykah Badu, and others. Sophisticated jazz-influenced progression.
- R&B
- neo-soul
- stylish
Roman numerals
- Imaj7
- IIIm7
- VIm7
- IIm7
- V7
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 – Em7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7
Key of G
Gmaj7 – Bm7 – Em7 – Am7 – D7
Key of D
Dmaj7 – F#m7 – Bm7 – Em7 – A7