II-V-I Progression, Pt. 1

This Jazz Piano Lesson will help you discover, learn, and play the iconic II-V-I Progression, Pt. 1 using traditional and contemporary shell voicings for your left hand. Be sure to Download the Podcast Guide for this podcast that musically notates the II-V-I Progression using traditional and contemporary shell voicings in all 12 major keys. An invaluable educational tool to reference while studying and practicing this iconic progression and voicings. Download Podcast Guide.You can listen to this Podcast Episode at JazzPianoSkills and have access to the SpeakPipe Widget that allows you to speak immediately and directly to Dr. Bob Lawrence. Ask your questions, get answers, and interact one-on-one with Bob.PODCAST LESSON OUTLINEVoicingsMinor VoicingsTraditional Shells3-7-97-3-5Contemporary Shells1-4-75-1-4Dominant VoicingsTraditional Shells3-7-97-3-5Contemporary Shells3-6-97-3-6Major VoicingsTraditional Shells3-7-97-3-5Contemporary Shells3-6-97-3-6II-V-I ProgressionUsing Traditional Shell VoicingsOption 1II = 3-7-9V = 7-3-5I = 3-7-9Option 2II = 7-3-5V = 3-7-9I = 7-3-5Using Contemporary Shell VoicingsOption 1II = 1-4-7V = 7-3-6I = 3-6-9Option 2II = 5-1-4V = 3-6-9I = 7-3-6Visit JazzPianoSkills.com for a comprehensive curriculum of jazz piano courses and lessons exploring the essential jazz piano skills used by professional jazz pianists.Support the show