Lesson Chapters
FIRST! Listen to the Lesson Objective :01
CH 1 What is a ii-V-1 Chord Progression :42
CH 2 Key Center or “Horizontal Playing” = Major Scale over ii-V-I 1:30
CH 3 Brief Explanation of Chord Symbols (Nomenclature) 2:11
CH 4 Harmonic Awareness or “Vertical Playing” = Chord Tones on Each Chord in the Progression 3:30
CH 5 Note Functions of the Lick 4:49
CH 6 Voice Leading built into the Lick 7:32
CH 7 Learning the Lick in All 12 Keys 8:27
CH 8 Targeting the “3rd” of Each Chord 10:16
CH 9 Tips for Learning the Lick in All 12 Keys for the Play-Along 12:15
Lesson Goal
• Understanding the ii-V-I Chord Progression
• Learn Diatonic Lick that Emphasizes Voice Leading
• Learn Lick in All 12 Keys
Lesson Category
Jazz: Improvisation
Skill Level
Beginner
Video Length
12:43
Prerequisite
• General Knowledge of Major Scales
Your Learning Steps
Listen
Watch lesson objective at beginning of this lesson
Learn
Break it down into small easy tasks
Practice
Slow repetition, relaxed concentration
Review
• Easy Slow Quarter Notes in Each Bar
• Decending Major Scale from the Key Signature
• Starts on 4th scale step but you should start thinking of it as the 3rd of the ii chord!
• Outlines the “Changes” by using “Voice Leading” with 3-2-1-7 on each chord
Ask
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Download PDF & MP3
ii-V-I Diatonic Lick PART 1 – Treble Clef PDF
ii-V-I Diatonic Lick PART 1 – Bass Clef PDF
ii-V-I Play-Along Bossa (100 BPM) MP3
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Play-Along with Darren
CH 1 Short Review
CH 2 Explanation of Numbers on PDF (Note Functions & Trombone Alt Positions) :47
CH 3 PLAY-ALONG with Darren BOSSA 100 BPM 1:33 *2X Thru Each Lick (8 Bars Total for Each Key)
CH 4 Recap & How to Practice “Less Familiar” Keys 5:35