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ii-V-I

Generate Songs with the ii-V-I Progression

ii → V → I — Dm7 → G7 → Cmaj7 (in C major). Sophisticated, swinging, emotionally satisfying.

The ii-V-I (ii → V → I) is one of the most iconic chord progressions in popular music. The most important progression in jazz — the harmonic foundation of bebop, swing, and standards. Sophisticated, swinging, emotionally satisfying.

It dominates Jazz, Bossa nova, Soul and shows up across decades of hit songs. The reason is simple — the harmonic motion is satisfying, the resolution feels inevitable, and the progression supports countless melodic possibilities. Songwriters return to it because it works.

Generating songs with the ii-V-I progression in Meloro is straightforward. Prompt for the progression by name or in Roman numerals, mention your genre and mood, and the AI builds a track that uses the progression as a harmonic foundation. The resulting song respects the harmonic logic while staying creative on melody and arrangement.

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