In a Sentimental Mood Chord Progression Breakdown
In a Sentimental Mood (1935) is a advanced jazz song that uses the progression I – IVmaj7 – V7 – I (Db, Gbmaj7, Ab7, Db in Db).
Analysis
- I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home
- IVmaj7 (Gbmaj7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
- V7 (Ab7) \u2014 Seventh chord, adds color
- I (Db) \u2014 Tonic chord, harmonic home