I–vi–ii–V (Jazz "Rhythm Changes" Turnaround)

I – vi – ii – V

The classic jazz turnaround — circle-of-fifths descent that resolves back to the tonic. Foundation of "rhythm changes" and countless standards.

Voicings in common keys

C major:Cmaj7Am7Dm7G7
F major:Fmaj7Dm7Gm7C7
B♭ major:Bbmaj7Gm7Cm7F7

When you hear this

Examples: "I Got Rhythm" (Gershwin), nearly every jazz standard turnaround.

Other progressions to learn

I–V–vi–IV ("Axis of Awesome")vi–IV–I–V (Sensitive Female Progression)I–IV–V (Three-Chord Classic)ii–V–I (Jazz Cadence)12-Bar BluesI–vi–IV–V (Doo-Wop / "50s Progression")Canon Progression (Pachelbel)Andalusian CadenceRoyal Road Progression (IV–V–iii–vi)i–III–IV–VI ("House of the Rising Sun")I–IV–I–V (Country Two-Step)