II-V-I chord progression
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II-V-I chord progression 3-note (triad) chords for all 12 major keys
The II-V-I chord progression consists of the 2nd, 5th, and 1st (root) steps of a major scale. Unlike the I-IV-V chord progression which is all major chords, you begin with a minor and progress to major chords (triads). In the key of C major this would make the chords a D minor (II), G major (IV), and C major (I). The key of D#/Eb major would be F minor (II), A#/Bb major (V), and D#/Eb major (I). Again, the 2nd, 5th, and 1st (root) tones (notes) are used to form the chords in a II-V-I chord progression.
On this page you will find the 3-note (triad) II-V-I chord progression chords for each of the twelve (12) keys. We shall begin with the key of "C" and proceed through to "B". Practice the II-V-I chord progression in all twelve keys...and have fun!
| Scale | II Chord | V Chord | I Chord |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Major | D Minor | G Major | C Major |
| C#/Db Major | D#/Eb Minor | G#/Ab Major | C#/Db Major |
| D Major | E Minor | A Major | D Major |
| D#/Eb Major | F Minor | A#/Bb Major | D#/Eb Major |
| E Major | F#/Gb Minor | B Major | E Major |
| F Major | G Minor | C Major | F Major |
| F#/Gb Major | G#/Ab Minor | C#/Db Major | F#/Gb Major |
| G Major | A Minor | D Major | G Major |
| G#/Ab Major | A#/Bb Minor | D#/Eb Major | G#/Ab Major |
| A Major | B Minor | E Major | A Major |
| A#/Bb Major | C Minor | F Major | A#/Bb Major |
| B Major | C#/Db Minor | F#/Gb Major | B Major |
Remember, you can always go to Chordhouse.com piano chord/scale finder if you need help or want to see how a chord looks on the piano keyboard. Experiment with all the new chords you now know how to make on the keyboard! Try playing the II-V-I chord progression 3-note triad chords with your left hand, while playing the corresponding major scale for that key with your right.
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