ii7-V7-IM7: Scale Cells Descending 3rd to 3rd

Lesson Goal: To develop fluency playing four-note scale cells for the ii7-V7-IM7 chord progression…

Pattern in the key of C Major…

Straight rendition…

Swing rendition…

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.

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.

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