Tonic Parallel

Extended Jazz Turnaround

iii-vi-ii-V-I

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At a Glance

Formula:
iii-vi-ii-V-I
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Illustrated in C major.

Diagram type

iii – vi – ii – V – I

iii: Em○○○○23
vi: Am×○○231
ii: Dm××○231
V: G○○○213
I: C×○○321

What It Is

A longer descending-fifths cycle leading into a ii-V-I, common as an intro or turnaround.

How It Functions

Extends the ii-V-I's approach by adding two more descending-fifth predominant chords before it.

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