The 2nd thing about ii V I's in Jazz

ii V I root movement is widely used in jazz chord sequences.

Fun time workout question

Key ii V I
A B A
D A D
G A
F C

Fun time workout answer

Key ii V I
A B E A
D E A D
G A D G
F G C F

Fun time workout answer explained

Take the notenames A B C D E F G naturals. Write them in order of 4ths

In 4ths order the sequence of notenames becomes B E A D G C F

Counting F as 1
F is 1 ... C is 5 ... G is 2

Counting C as 1
C is 1 ... G is 5 ... D is 2

Counting G as 1
G is 1 ... D is 5 ... A is 2

Counting D as 1
D is 1 ... A is 5 ... E is 2

Counting A as 1
A is 1 ... E is 5 ... B is 2

What do you see?

Do you see a pattern?