Jazz School: [Minor] iiø7-V7-i Chord Progression: 9th Chord Arpeggios

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Lesson Goal: To develop fluency with ninth chord arpeggios (3-5-7-9) for the workhorse iiø7-V7-i chord progression in all keys…

Pattern in the key of C Minor…

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Straight rendition…

Swing rendition…

Homework: Using your knowledge of the major scales and chord structure (and your ears of course), play this pattern in at least the following keys: E minor, A minor , D minor, G minor , C minor, F minor.

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 rock solid foundation for fluent improvisation.

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