The Minor ii-V-i Progression
In combination with the major ii-V-I progression the minor ii-V-i progression is the most common progression in jazz. This lesson will show you the derivation of the progression from it's parent scales and how to recognize it in tunes.

Lesson Objectives
To learn to build and play the minor ii-V-i progression in all 12 keys. To be able to identify minor ii-V-i progression in tunes.

Lesson Stats
When added: 6/1/07; Duration: 17 minutes; The chord changes to these tunes were used in this lesson: Softly as in a Morning Sunrise, Yesterdays

Prerequisites
Moderate keyboard proficiency. Ability to read notation. This lesson is a good prerequisite: The Major ii-V-I Progression.

Quizzes
Quiz 1: practice building minor ii-V-i progressions
Quiz 2: practice identifying minor ii-V-i progressions

Practice Sessions & Playalongs
Practice Session 1: Build the minor ii-V-i progression in a, d and g.
Practice Session 2: Build the minor ii-V-i progression in c, f and Bb.
Practice Session 3: Build the minor ii-V-i progression in Eb, Ab and Db.
Practice Session 4: Build the minor ii-V-i progression in Gb, b and e.
Practice Session 5: Play the major ii-V-I progression in a, d and g.
Practice Session 6: Play the major ii-V-I progression in c, f and Bb.
Practice Session 7: Play the major ii-V-I progression in Eb, Ab and Db.
Practice Session 8: Play the major ii-V-I progression in Gb, b and e.
Includes play-alongs for all practice sessions in MIDI, Band-in-a-Box™ and GarageBand formats.

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