ii-V-I's; The Modal View (Through the Keys, Part 2)
Stage III Jazz Improvisation Lessons
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7m 24s
This lesson approaches the major ii-V-I chord progression through the use of dorian, mixolydian, and major scales. Examples and exercises are provided to help you learn to play concepts, phrases, and licks over ii-V-I progressions in all keys.
An understanding of major scales is needed to get the most from this lesson.
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