By practicing these lines, improvisors will train their ears to play and manipulate changes over functional jazz harmony. The iivi progression the iivi progression is the most important progression in traditional jazz. Use the players below to hear the backing track or the whole lick. New styles of jazz sometimes dictate new harmonic structures. The 251 or ii v i chord progression is the most common in jazz repertoire. For example, on the first track greg shows you licks you can play over iivs and has one lick for each of the twelve keys. Therefore would it be a great idea to learn licks over 251 chord progressions.
The ii v7i progression is perhaps the most common and important chord progression in jazz music. As most jazz players know, and many jazz students quickly learn, ii v i jazz licks and the ii v i progression are at the heart of jazz improvisational study. By studying and working with the licks in this ebook, you will not only learn how to improvise over different chord types and progressions, but be able to construct your. How many jazz improvisers construct a completely original solo. In my opinion these are the best iivi licks that ive come across in the past 2025 years. I work at a music store where i spend 90% of my time surfing the internet and i like sharing my findings with fellow trumpeters. I always thought of a ii v as one big v leading to the i chord. An introduction to the jazz language what s up with ii v i s. The transcription is transposed for eb instruments.
Enjoy practicing this sound, transposing it to other 11 other keys, and incorporating this concept into your playing. It has the same quality of patterns as my first book but all in minor keys. Once you can do that its time to repeat the exercise with the other licks you have composed using each lick. I remember when i was in college my teacher assigned me ii v licks for a bunch of lessons in a row and i never learned any of them. We will focus on licks that are used over the progressions we have looked at over in the intro to jazz course. Ive included a pdf of this fun lick in the 12 major keys. The study of ii v i jazz licks is important for a few reasons. Course produced by lorenzo ferrero communitycreated course this course was created by. The best minor iivi patterns pdf fs sax on the web forum. Apr 16, 2018 major ii v i licks autumn leaves for tenor sax. Melodic shapes for the modern improvisor essential iiv. Tonal organizations and applications over dominant 7th chords. If you are wishing to order the pdf mp3 files please go to the correct page as this product is for the pdf file only.
Below are five jazz licks played over a iiv7i in bb, so our diatonic scale will be bb major. Try the licks in different keys and fretboard positions. The set is great for practicing transposition as well. In my opinion these are the best ii v i licks that ive come across in the past 2025 years. There is again, some chromatic movement in bar 2 with a nice triplet on the last beat of the chord which finishes nicley on the 5th of the g major 7th chord. Ii v cadences expand and develop your jazz vocabulary with these efficient phrases over typical jazz cadences and make them your own.
Course produced by lorenzo ferrero communitycreated course this course was created by a member of the soundslice community. It may be fair to say that most players rely on scales and patterns aka licks, phrase or in more academic circles, formulae. That way we connect the new material with all the things we already know. In the past 20 years i have been keeping a notebook of these patterns. A collection of bebop licks performed and recorded by charlie parker. In this lick, there are two concepts that you can take out and explore further in the practice room. Oct 06, 2010 whisper not various minor ii v i progressions in different keys softly as in a morning sunrise. For all instruments by redbeardy in types instruction manuals and jazz impro. I give these out to my more advanced students who want to start getting into.
The exercise is then repeated up a semitone so that the the notes that were the roots. Another extremely important chord progression to understand and get under you fingers. Each lick is transposed into all 12 keys in treble clef using finale and is easy to read. I have written out 40 great michael brecker licks that i have picked up and used over the years. The ii v i is one of the most common chord progressions found in jazz standards and many other kinds of music, so its important to have a rich vocabulary of. Mar 29, 2010 here is a pretty easy dominant scale ii v7 i jazz lick i got from a friend of mine some time ago.
Play through each of these exercises a number of time say, three times and try to figure out whats going on. But if youre not sure what chord progressions you should be learning licks over, look no further. Major lines are not very developed in this ebook, you can check out this pdf. Practicing iivi licks is an incredibly important thing for jazz musicians, especially in the early stages, but can still be beneficial at any stage of development. As it says on the tin 25 beginners licks for tackling the ii v i progression. This way, it allows us to take the theory we have learned and see how great musicians are applying this theory in performance. The more adept you are at playing this pattern in all the keys the better your facility in the jazz language. Use the licks that i show you within the video tutorials to start with and make sure you can use the same lick on each ii v all the way through the entire jazz standard. The iivi is one of the most common chord progressions found in jazz standards and many other kinds of music, so its important to have a rich vocabulary of. Dec 30, 2011 the author breaks down the licks into several chapters based on major licks, ii v licks, dominat, minor, alt dominant licks, etc. Hello, i used to have an account here last year, but ill be darned if i can remember what it was. Jazz guitar chords music theory guitar music sheets sheet music oliver nelson jazz trumpet sax man jazz standard music stuff. The first thing to do when learning jazz guitar licks, is to get the lick in your ears and under your fingers.
As most jazz players know, and many jazz students quickly learn, iiv i jazz licks and the ii v i progression are at the heart of jazz improvisational study. Aug 09, 2001 this is similar to the previous exercise, except that instead of resolving to the root of a i major 7, it goes to the root of another iim7 chord. Whisper not various minor ii v i progressions in different keys softly as in a morning sunrise. One thing that players in the past and present have done is to keep a note book of licks and phrases that they like and then take them through all keys.
The ii v i or 251 progression is one of the most common and important progressions in jazz music, and is found in almost every standard. This booklet is a pdf download with recordings and play alongs included. Everyone improvises over this progerssion, but most ii v7i licks and patterns can be boiled down to a few basic outlines. Other jazz educators might think im crazy for making it a subheading in one installment of a series of blog posts. I got this ii v7 i jazz lick from david bakers how to play bebop volume 1 book. Hi everyone, as if you already didnt have enough to do, i just finished my new pdf book. Bebop saxophone jazz vocabulary lesson charlie parker lick with articulation ii v i tonguing duration. This video is going over 5 minor ii v i licks demonstrating some of the scales, arpeggios and melodic ideas you can use when improvising over.
Jazz is an ever evolving language, the established patterns and licks are borrowed, adapted and mutated into new ones. So in this lesson, im giving you 25 easy iivi licks. This is probably the most useful scale in jazz improvisation. Sep, 2002 as well as the patterns on these pages, you can also find many more on the saxophone pages, including plenty of iim7v7is, diminished and whole tone patterns and licks. Knowledge of the progression and how to navigate it will improve your improvisation and visualisation technique over changes, but also as a method to introduce a little dirt to your rock playing. Learning charlie parker his licks a glimpse of his solo. If youd like to delve more deeply into melodic minor scales and how they apply to iivi chord progressions, consider my pdf book, melodic minor scale jazz studies. Great jazz licks over the iiviiv and iivi liberty park music. What is the soloist thinking while he or she is improvising these licks. The lick of the week archive contains all our free jazz tutorials with pdfs and example mp3 files. In this section, you will find guitar licks in the minor key. The ii v i progression will be frequently encountered in the jazz language, especially in the jazz standards and what is referred to as the american songbook, and so. Long ii v i pattern we play the previous exercise over the v chord and precede it by a simple cell figure 1 2 3 4.
Lots of great bebop licks in that book, highly recommended, you wont be disappointed in all the nice jazz licks youll learn from it. An introduction to the jazz language offers instruction in understanding, recognizing,e and practicing the basic components of ii v i chord progression. A collection of some of my favourite major ii v i licks by sonny stitt, all played in concert eb at a relaxed mediumswing tempo. Whats the most common chord progression found in jazz standards.
These are among the absolutely essential exercises. Ii v i chord progressions are the bread and butter of jazz, thats why every jazz musician should be able to navigate these changes well. To begin, here is a minor ii v i lick in am that uses the a natural minor scale to outline all three chords in the progression. Each time a ii v i occurs plug in one of your precomposed licks. The most important thing you can do is learn them, and then practice them the right way. To me improvising is about playing the melody not playing the changes. The iiv i or 251 progression is one of the most common and important progressions in jazz music, and is found in almost every standard. The 251 or iivi chord progression is the most common in jazz repertoire. Gordon and mark vega consists of, as the title suggests, 100 jazz riffs based on common chord progressions used in jazz such as the ii v i. It simply starts on the tonic of the ii chord and goes up the dominant scale until hitting the 3rd of the i chord and then ending on the cry me a river jazz riff. Reinforce your knowledge of the progression by repeating the arpeggios in ii v i sequence. In this handout, bert ligon describes these outlines and show. In this lesson youll learn 5 classic ii v i jazz guitar licks, in both major and minor keys, that you can use to bring a sense of jazz vocabulary into your lines and solos. Melodic minor soloing over minor iivi learn jazz standards.
Listening recommendations nancy wilson cannonball adderley. This shows you how to use the blues scale on ii v chords and make it. Please note that these lines are focused on the ii v progression. The study of iiv i jazz licks is important for a few reasons. Bebop blues lick in all 12 keys jazz, trumpet music, jazz. The ii v i is one of the most common chord progressions found in jazz standards and many other kinds of music, so its important to have a. This one is an unaltered lick over a iivi progression. We do this by listening, transcribing, and taking phrases and lines through all 12 keys. Or find different ways to pay the melody but always resolving on the i. So here is yet another cool site that i found with tons of ii v s and other patterns in pdf.
This exercise is a classic bebop lick that fits over either a v chord or the whole of a short ii v, rounded off by a resolving figure using chromatic enclosure of the root of the i chord. Practicing ii v i licks is an incredibly important thing for jazz musicians, especially in the early stages, but can still be beneficial at any stage of development. Download the pdf for largo from winter concerto by antonio vivaldi now. The project is influenced by outstanding musicians including charlie parker, bill evans, joe pass, clifford brown and others. An introduction to the jazz language what s up with ii v is. The best way to get new material in to you vocabulary is to write jazz licks with it. It is so refreshing to have a great player, who can provide lessons and examples in a manner which is understandable to most any enthusiastic saxophonist who is ready to improve. I seem to remember back then somebody posted a link to a cool free pdf full of blues licks. In fact, there is a rhythm section track that has iivs in all 12 keys that you can use to practice your favorite lick transposed. A ii v i practice progression has been provided on the last page of this lesson.
To learn more about jazz guitar chords, check out the easy guide to jazz guitar chords and the easy guide to. Learning jazz language is one of the most important things that a jazz musician can do. Major iivi licks autumn leaves for tenor sax youtube. Stella by starlight click to view my post on melodic minor harmony in this song. I could write a series completely on the iivi progression. You have found the right book if you are looking to expand your jazz guitar vocabulary and emulate your favorite jazz guitar players. Last week i cleaned them up and numbered them so they are easier to read. Jerk natthaphat resolving to a minor 6 jimmysax reply matias. Trust me when i say that these things will keep you busy for a long time but once mastered your playing will. The purpose of melodic shapes for the modern improvisor is to provide a straight forward encyclopedia of great sounding melodic shapes licks over standard jazz ii v i harmony. To help you in your quest in mastering jazz language, here are 8 minor iivi licks to practice.
Iivi lick based on pentatonicsengesp sub pentatonic. Its all minor iiv i patterns and i have to say im very proud of it. This lick outlines a i vi ii v turnaround in the key of bb and uses scale tones, as well as chromatic passing notes, to create a fun to play and interesting sounding phrase that you can quickly get under your fingers with a bebop flavor to it, this lick is inspired by players such as charlie christian, joe pass, johnny smith and other bebop influenced jazz musicians. Anyway, this ii v7 i lick starts off with the bebop scale read the rest of this entry. So in this lesson, im giving you 25 easy iiv i licks. Note that each iim7v7 pair is a whole tone lower than the previous one. Nailing a ii v i progression with a descending major scale. The arpeggios should consist of the 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 in relation to each scale, as shown in the example above. Jazz saxophone lessons online, tips and tricks, pdf, sheet music. In this video i am going to show you how i write jazz guitar licks on a simple ii v i in bb major. There are 80 patterns which i did with finale and transposed to every key. The iivi is one of the most common chord progressions found in jazz standards and many other kinds of music, so its important to have a rich vocabulary.
Using the things that we licks, scales and arpeggios we practice is a big challenge. Follow this with the ii and v scales and arpeggios. This beautiful line is based around the major scale, eb major in this case. Start by listening to this ii v i lick in the key of c major. Beginners impro theory section starting to improvise, dont be scared.