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I7-ii7-iii7 Progression- Part Two
Let’s take a closer look at the I7-ii7-iii7 progression.
​I7-ii7-iii7 is nothing more than I-V-I because:
  • ii substitutes for the V7 chord.
  • iii substitutes for the I7 chord. 
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​How does the ii chord substitute for the V chord? The ii (Dm) chord shares two common tones with the V7 (G7) chord. What are they?
  • The root of ii (D) is the 5th of V.
The 3rd of ii (F) is the dominant 7th of V.
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​Dm6 (inversion)        ii Chord
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G7   V7 Chord
​How does the iii chord substitute for the I chord? The iii chord is a 1maj7 chord. It is the exact same chord less the root. 
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​Em7     iii Chord
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CMaj7     I7 Chord
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  • PianoScore Blog
  • Playbook of Arrangements
  • Lessons in Harmony
    • Language of Harmony- Intro >
      • Assignment
    • Primary Triads Part 1
    • Primary Triads Part 2
    • Examples of Primary Chord Progressions >
      • Review Assignment
    • Secondary Triads
    • ii-V-I Progression >
      • Review Secondary Triads/ ii-V-I Progression
    • Introduction to 7th Chords
    • The Diminished 7th Chords
    • Chord Shells LH Voicing
    • Three Note Voicing Formulas
    • I7 ii7 iii7 Progression
    • I7 ii7 iii7 Progression- Part Two
    • ii7 V7 I7 Progression
  • My Recordings
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