Jazz chord progressions – lesson 8
The eight part in the jazz lesson series will present the ii - V - I structure in minor. A new chord type, the minor 7th flat 5th, will be seen in the progression that follows. When the ii - V - I progression is transposed into minor, the V chord can be minor or dominant – in this case it's dominant.
Progression:
Am7b5 | D9 | Gm7 | Gm6
1st bar | 2nd bar | 3rd bar | 4th bar
Repeats: 5 times
BPM: 80
Time signature: 4/4
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Chord diagrams
Notice that the highest note moves between the 4th (Eb), 5th (E) and 3rd (D) frets.
Am7b5
D9
Gm7
Gm6
Alternative chords diagrams
If you prefer a set of chords that are easier, you can fall back on the 3-strings shell voicings.
Am7
D7
Gm7
Gm6
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