JLTP 038: ii7b5-V7b9-i Chords/Three Levels of Improvisation (Step 1-Easy)

June 10, 2022 jeff lewis

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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