Lesson Goal: To master the definitive tones (3, 7) for each chord in the ii-V-I progression in all keys…
Applied to the ii7-V7-IM7 chord progression in the key of C, creating a very simple, sparse, open sound…
- Dm7: Root = D, b3 = F, b7 = C
- G7: Root = G, 3 = B, b7 = F
- CM7: Root = C, 3 = E, 7 = B
Variation #1 in the key of C Major…
Now play the right hand above as a rootless left-hand voicing, leaving your right hand free to play the melody or improvise…
Variation #2 in the key of C Major…
Now play the right hand above as a rootless left-hand voicing, leaving your right hand free to play the melody or improvise…
Using your knowledge of the major scales and chord structure (and your ears of course), play this pattern in all keys around the cycle of dominants: C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, B, E, A D, G.
Aside: Is anybody interested in the notation for all keys?
Learning by doing in this manner will build an enormous scale and chord vocabulary that integrates visio-spatial keyboard awareness, ear training, technique, and rhythm… and lays a solid foundation for fluent improvisation.