Jazz
Many of these are on the Progressions PDF, which includes matching scales.
Jazz (Major)
| Key | Progression | Description/Style |
|---|
| C | Cmaj7 - A7 - Dm7 - G7 | Classic II-V-I progression, the backbone of many jazz standards. |
| F | Fmaj7 - Dm7 - Gm7 - C7 | Smooth and sophisticated, perfect for intros and verses. |
| Bb | Bbmaj7 - Gm7 - Cm7 - F7 | Warm and lush, ideal for ballads and slow tempos. |
| Eb | Ebmaj7 - Cm7 - Fm7 - Bb7 | Soft and mellow, great for creating a relaxed atmosphere. |
| Ab | Abmaj7 - Fm7 - Bbm7 - Eb7 | Deep and resonant, suitable for expressive improvisations. |
| Db | Dbmaj7 - Bbm7 - Ebm7 - Ab7 | Rich and colorful, offering a wide palette for soloing. |
| Gb | Gbmaj7 - Ebm7 - Abm7 - Db7 | Lush and dreamy, evoking a sense of serenity and contemplation. |
Jazz (Minor)
| Key | Progression | Description/Style |
|---|
| Am | Am7 - D7 - Gmaj7 - Cmaj7 | Minor II-V-I, a darker variant of the jazz standard progression. |
| Dm | Dm7 - G7 - Cmaj7 - Fmaj7 | Subtle and nuanced, great for moody pieces and complex melodies. |
| Gm | Gm7 - C7 - Fmaj7 - Bbmaj7 | Emotional and introspective, perfect for reflective compositions. |
| Cm | Cm7 - F7 - Bbmaj7 - Ebmaj7 | Sombre and deep, ideal for evoking emotional depth and sophistication. |
| Fm | Fm7 - Bb7 - Ebmaj7 - Abmaj7 | Rich in texture, suitable for soulful explorations and ballads. |
| Bbm | Bbm7 - Eb7 - Abmaj7 - Dbmaj7 | Moody and expressive, offering a canvas for expressive improvisation. |
| Ebm | Ebm7 - Ab7 - Dbmaj7 - Gbmaj7 | Dark and complex, for intricate musical storytelling and moods. |
Cmaj7 A7 Dm7 G7 Fmaj7 Gm7 C7 Bbmaj7
e|-0--------0-------1-------1-------1--------3-------0-------1-|
B|-0--------2-------1-------0-------1--------3-------1-------1-|
G|-0--------0-------2-------0-------2--------3-------3-------2-|
D|-2--------2-------0-------0-------3--------3-------2-------3-|
A|-3--------0-----------------------3--------5-------3-------1-|
E|------------------x-------x-------1--------3-------x-------x-|
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Ebmaj7 Cm7 Fm7 Bb7 Abmaj7 Dbmaj7 Gbmaj7 Ebm7
e|-3--------3-------1-------1-------4--------4-------2-------6-|
B|-4--------4-------1-------3-------4--------6-------2-------7-|
G|-3--------3-------1-------3-------5--------6-------3-------6-|
D|-5--------5-------3-------3-------6--------6-------4-------6-|
A|-6--------3-------1-------1-------6--------4-------4-------6-|
E|-x--------x-------x-------x-------4--------x-------2-------x-|
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Last updated on 10 Feb 2024
Published on 10 Feb 2024