Turnaround (I–vi–ii–V) (Imaj7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7)

A jazz turnaround that leads back to the top; the A section of “rhythm changes” is built on it.

In C major

Open in the generator (rhythm, transpose, MIDI) →

In all 12 keys

Mode: major. The capo column shows the fret where most chords become easy open shapes.

Key	Chords	Capo
C major	Cmaj7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7	–
D♭ major	D♭maj7 – B♭m7 – E♭m7 – A♭7	1.
D major	Dmaj7 – Bm7 – Em7 – A7	2.
E♭ major	E♭maj7 – Cm7 – Fm7 – B♭7	3.
E major	Emaj7 – C♯m7 – F♯m7 – B7	4.
F major	Fmaj7 – Dm7 – Gm7 – C7	5.
F♯ major	F♯maj7 – D♯m7 – G♯m7 – C♯7	6.
G major	Gmaj7 – Em7 – Am7 – D7	–
A♭ major	A♭maj7 – Fm7 – B♭m7 – E♭7	1.
A major	Amaj7 – F♯m7 – Bm7 – E7	2.
B♭ major	B♭maj7 – Gm7 – Cm7 – F7	3.
B major	Bmaj7 – G♯m7 – C♯m7 – F♯7	4.

Similar progressions

Frequently asked questions

What are the chords of the Turnaround (I–vi–ii–V) in C major?

Cmaj7 – Am7 – Dm7 – G7 (Imaj7 – vi7 – ii7 – V7).

Which key is easiest on guitar?

With only open chords and no capo: C major, G major. For other keys, the capo column in the table shows where to clamp it.

What do the Roman numerals mean?

The degrees of the key: I = tonic (1st degree), IV = 4th, V = 5th. Upper case is a major chord, lower case minor; ° means diminished, ø half-diminished and ♭ a lowered degree. That's what lets you move the progression to any key.

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