backdoor progression

noun

A chord progression of iv⁷ to ♭VII⁷ to I, common in jazz.

“A backdoor progression in C (Fm⁷→B♭⁷→C): {1}”

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Meanings

nounbackdoor progression (plural backdoor progressions)

plural backdoor progressions

  1. A chord progression of iv⁷ to ♭VII⁷ to I, common in jazz.

    A backdoor progression in C (Fm⁷→B♭⁷→C): {1}

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