JLTP 038: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1-Easy)
The Jeff Lewis Trumpet PodcastShow Notes
In this session of the Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I talk about the three levels of improvisation in regards to minor ii7b9 V7b9 i chord progressions.
In this podcast episode, you will learn;
What a minor ii V I chord progression is.
How using the relative Major scale is an easy way to improvise over all 3 chord changes.
Why the Major scale works on all three chords.
An easy minor ii V i jazz “lick” to practice in all 12 keys.
Items mentioned in this podcast;
“Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” FREE! (Key of C only)
“Major Scale Patterns for Jazz Improvisation” (All 12 Keys)
Play along for the minor ii V I lick (in concert pitch)
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