Show Notes
In this episode of The Jeff Lewis Trumpet Podcast, I go over how to practice ii-V7-I Licks.
In this particular episode, you will learn;
What a ii-V7-I lick is
Why they are important
How to practice ii-V7-I licks
An easy ii-V7-I lick to play in all 12 keys
Download the Easy ii-V7-I Lick here;
My favorite ii-V7-I books for practicing licks in all 12 keys;
Jamey Aebersold, Volume 3, The ii-V7-I Chord Progression
Melodic Shapes for the Modern Improvisor
Hip Licks for Trumpet by Greg Fishman
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