II V I Progression Alterations 10-5
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Now, after studying the full II V I begin the difficult study of all of the alterations. Study the II V I alterations diligently around the Cycle of Fourths and Fifths and up and down chromatically. This is definitely a long-term study.[/features_box_yellow]
This is where the II V I Progression study gets a lot more complicated. We can alter the II chord, V chord and I chord. Most of the alterations take place in the V chord. So start your study there. Play all of the alterations until you know each completely. Use the II V I Progression as a vehicle for learning the alterations. Of course, play the alterations in ALL inversions. Play around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down Chromatically. This is definitely a long-term exercise. Keep at it!
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/251ProgAlt1.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Progressions with Alterations Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/251ProgAlts251.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Progressions with Alterations Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Progression with Alts around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Progression Inversions with Alts around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can do the above using the left hand playing the chord and singing the root note.
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II V7 I Minor Progression 10-7
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Now the study of the full II V I Progression in minor. Study the full II V I minor alterations diligently around the Cycle of Fourths and Fifths and up and down chromatically. This is definitely a long-term study.[/features_box_yellow]
Now we are continuing the II V I Progression . . . this time in minor . . . . and in inversions. This will help you to play minor tunes.
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog251min.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Minor Progression[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Minor Progression around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can quickly and easily play the II V I Minor Progression around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can do the above using the left hand playing the chord and singing the root note.
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IIm9 V9(13) IMa9 Progression 10-3
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Now, after studying the II V Is in the Major and Minor thirds and sevenths, practice the full IIm9 V9(13) IMaj9 Progression. Study the II V Is in major and minor diligently around the Cycle of Fourths and Fifths and up and down chromatically.[/features_box_yellow]
Now you are going to play the “classic” IIm9 V9(13) IMa9 Progression. This is really the first significant step toward learning to play jazz tunes. You also will have a gateway toward learning lots of chord alterations later. This takes a long time . . . . . but, it’s totally worth it!
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog251solo.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Page 1[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog251a.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Page 2[/membership_download_item_pdf]
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog251b.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Page 3[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can quickly and easily play the full IIm9 V9(13) IMaj9 Progression around the Cycle of Fourths, Cycle of Fifths and up and down chromatically in all keys.
- I can do the above using the left hand playing the chord and singing the root note.
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II V I Progression in 3rds & 7ths 10-1
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It is strongly suggested that you begin your study of the II V I progressions by using “shell” thirds and sevenths. The third and seventh are the kernel of the II V I. Study the II V Is in Major diligently around the Cycle of Fourths and Fifths and up and down chromatically.[/features_box_yellow]
First study the Major Seventh, Minor Seventh and Dominant Seventh. Count up from the bottom. Then, extract the 3 and the 7 from that chord. This is the “core” of the chord.
- Major Seventh: 1, 3, 5, 7 (3 & 7)
- Minor Seventh: 1, b3, 5, b7 (b3 & b7)
- Dominant Seventh: 1, 3, 5, b7 (3 & b7)
Once you have learned the chord types by 3 & 7, then start playing the simple II V I Progression in all keys. Play up chromatically.
Play the 3 & 7 (in either inversion):
- II Minor Seventh (b3 & b7)
- V Dominant Seventy (3 & b7)
- I Major Seventh (3 & 7)
[membership_download_item_pdf link=”http://jsfp.s3.amazonaws.com/Prog251-37.pdf” + target=”_self”]II V I Progression with third and seventh[/membership_download_item_pdf]
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- I can play the Major II V I Progression using the thirds and sevenths in all keys.
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