The ii-Vsus-V-I progression ii-Vsus-V-I
Level: IntermediateMode: major
Piano sound loads on first tap. Resolved in the key of C — every chord links to its full analysis.
What each degree does
iiDm
The predominant par excellence — a soft minor leaning toward the dominant. It's the first step of the classic ii–V–I.
VsusGsus4
The suspended dominant — it delays the leading tone by putting the 4th in its place, so the pull toward I is postponed and softened before V resolves.
VG7
Tension pulling home — the chord that 'wants to resolve' to I; it closes or opens sections. The dominant, the engine of the key.
ICmaj
Feels like home — complete rest, where the piece departs from and returns to. The major tonic, where everything settles.