Free jazz practice tool
ii–V–I Jazz Practice Tool
Practice the most important chord progression in jazz in every key. Choose your key changes, pick what to solo with, and play along with piano, walking bass and drums.
The changes
ii–V–I
Tap any chord to hear it and see what to solo with.
Now
Solo with
D DorianWhy the ii–V–I matters
The most common progression in jazz
Tension and release
The ii chord sets things up, the V chord builds tension, and the I chord resolves it. You'll find this move in almost every jazz standard.
Guide tones lead the way
The 3rd and 7th of each chord move by a half step or stay put. Play just those notes and you'll already sound like the changes.
Practice in every key
Standards change key all the time. Moving the ii–V–I down a whole step or around the circle builds the reflexes you need on the bandstand.
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