LJS 55: 4 Important Jazz Chord Progressions You Need to Master




Welcome to episode 55 of the LJS Podcast where today we are talking about 4 important jazz chord progressions you need to master. You will come across these progressions often in jazz standards. Lick examples are demonstrated for each. Listen in!
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In this episode
1. ii-V-I
Long ii-V-I

Short ii-V-I

ii-V-I lick

2. I-vi-ii-V
Long I-vi-ii-V

Short I-vi-ii-V

I-vi-ii-V lick

3. Minor ii-V-i
Long minor ii-V-i

Short minor ii-V-i

Minor ii-V-i lick

4. Minor i-vi-ii-V
Long minor i-vi-ii-V

Short minor i-vi-ii-V

Minor i-vi-ii-V lick

 Mentioned in the show:
Chord Progression Workouts



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