A Natural Minor: ii–V–I

The cornerstone of jazz harmony, creating strong voice-leading motion toward resolution.

Chord Sequence

iiBdim
VEm
IAm

Chord Diagrams

ii Bdim B Diminished

Staff

Staff Notation

Piano

Bdim chord – keys B, D, F highlightedPiano keyboard with keys B, D, F highlighted. B is the root note.DFB
Bdim chord – keys B, D, F highlightedPiano keyboard with keys B, D, F highlighted. B is the root note.DFB

Guitar

Guitar chord diagram for BdimGuitar chord voicing with notes F, B, D, B, B, F.Bdim
B D F
V Em E Minor

Staff

Staff Notation

Piano

Em chord – keys E, G, B highlightedPiano keyboard with keys E, G, B highlighted. E is the root note.EGB
Em chord – keys E, G, B highlightedPiano keyboard with keys E, G, B highlighted. E is the root note.EGB

Guitar

Guitar chord diagram for EmGuitar chord voicing with notes E, B, E, G, B, E.Em
E G B
I Am A Minor

Staff

Staff Notation

Piano

Am chord – keys A, C, E highlightedPiano keyboard with keys A, C, E highlighted. A is the root note.CEA
Am chord – keys A, C, E highlightedPiano keyboard with keys A, C, E highlighted. A is the root note.CEA

Guitar

Guitar chord diagram for AmGuitar chord voicing with notes E, A, E, A, C, E.Am
A C E

ii–V–I in All Keys

C Db D Eb E F F# G Ab A Bb B

Other Progressions in A Natural Minor

I–IV–V–I ii–V–I ii–V–I–vi 12-Bar Blues
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