Diatonic II-V-I Excercises

Welcome to JazzPianoSkills; it's time to discover, learn, and play Jazz Piano!Every JazzPianoSkills weekly podcast episode introduces aspiring jazz pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Each Podcast episode explores a specific Jazz Piano Skill in depth. Today you will discover, learn, play Diatonic II-V-I Exercises. In this Jazz Piano Lesson you will:DiscoverClassic Diatonic II-V-I ExercisesLearnHow to construct Diatonic II-V-I ExercisesPlayEight Diatonic II-V-I Exercises designed for developing Jazz LanguageFor maximum musical growth, be sure to use the Jazz Piano Podcast Packets for this Jazz Piano Lesson. All three Podcast Packets are designed to help you gain insight and command of a specific Jazz Piano Skill. The Podcast Packets are invaluable educational tools to have at your fingertips while studying and practicing Diatonic II-V-I Exercises.Download Podcast PacketsIllustrations (detailed graphics of the jazz piano skill)Lead Sheets (beautifully notated music lead sheets)Play Alongs (ensemble assistance and practice tips)EPISODE OUTLINE:IntroductionDiscover, Learn, PlayInvite to Join JazzPianoSkillsDemo 1:Ascending Motion from Root of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 2:Descending Motion from Root of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 3:Ascending Motion from 3rd of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 4:Descending Motion from 3rd of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 5:Ascending Motion from 5th of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 6:Descending Motion from 5th of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 7:Ascending Motion from 7th of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)Demo 8:Descending Motion from 7th of II ChordKey of C Major (D-7, G7 CM7)ConclusionClosing CommentsVisit JazzPianoSkills for more educational resources that include a sequential curriculum with interactive Jazz Piano Courses, private and group online Jazz Piano Classes, and a private jazz piano community Jazz Piano Forums.If you wish to support JazzPianoSkills with a donation you can do so easily through the JazzPianoSkills Paypal Account.Thank you for being a JazzPianoSkills listener. It is my pleasure to help you discover, learn, and play jazz piano!Support the show