ii-V-I Chord Progression in F# major
In F# major the ii-V-I progression is G#m7 – C#7 – F#maj7.
The cornerstone of jazz harmony: a smooth chain of chords each resolving to the next. Jazz standards such as Autumn Leaves are full of ii-V-I movements.
The chords
| Numeral | Chord | Easiest shape |
|---|---|---|
| ii | G#m7 | 46440x |
| V | C#7 | x4310x |
| I | F#maj7 | 243322 |
How to practise
Play it slowly and listen to how each chord resolves into the next. Try finding the shortest finger movement between the three shapes.
- Play one chord per bar at 60 BPM with a simple down-strum on each beat.
- Raise the tempo by 5 BPM once you can play eight rounds without a mistake.
- Change the strumming pattern: down, down-up, up-down-up.
Key facts about F# major
F# major contains the notes F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#. See the full F# Major scale with fretboard diagrams, and use it to solo over the progression.
ii-V-I in other keys
Other progressions in F# major
FAQ
What are the chords of ii-V-I in F# major?
G#m7 – C#7 – F#maj7.
What notes are in F# major?
F# major contains F#, G#, A#, B, C#, D#, E#.
Which scale can I solo with over ii-V-I in F# major?
The F# major scale fits, and the major pentatonic scale from F# is the easiest choice.
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