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Lesson
Five
II
- V - I Lines
Memorizing
II-V-I lines is a great way to familiarize yourself with the general
structure of jazz lines. Once you've got these nailed, be sure to
try them in all keys and in different positions. That way, you see
the architecture of the lines as opposed to just memorizing the fingerings.
Example
1 A II-V-I line in the key of G. Notice the arpeggios a fourth
apart (Am7 to Em7) within the line.
Example
2 A II-V-I line in the key of C that starts with a 'Bop-type'
idea. The fourth of the II chord (G) goes to the major third (Gb)
which usually heads directly to the minor third (F). In this case
we have the ninth (E) acting to delay that inevitable approach to
the minor third (F).
Example
3 is a II-V-I line in Bb using the 'Bop' scale in the second half
of the first bar. Again, the fourth of the II chord (F) goes through
the major third (E) to get to the minor third (Eb). Over the F7, we
find the #5 (C#) preceding the major third (A), then a walk down through
the #9, b9 and finally to the tonic.
