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The ii-V-I progression is the foundation of jazz improvisation. Quick ii-V-I for Trumpet gives you a practical, play-first approach to mastering this essential progression through progressive melodic outlines, vocabulary, and creative exercises.
Beginning with simple chord outlines and gradually introducing more advanced melodic concepts, altered dominant sounds, and bebop language, this workbook helps you develop lines that sound musical—not mechanical. Each section also includes space to create your own ideas, allowing you to immediately apply what you've learned and build your personal improvisational vocabulary.
Three progressive ii-V-I outline systems
How to connect chord tones smoothly
Altered dominant (V7) vocabulary
Additional bebop patterns and melodic sounds
Practical exercises that work in every key
Blank staff pages to write and develop your own lines
A step-by-step method for building authentic jazz improvisation over the most common chord progression in music
Whether you're preparing for jazz band auditions, jam sessions, or simply want to become a more confident improviser, Quick ii-V-I gives you the tools to hear, understand, and play over jazz harmony with confidence.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Jazz Trumpet Players
The ii-V-I progression is the foundation of jazz improvisation. Quick ii-V-I for Trumpet gives you a practical, play-first approach to mastering this essential progression through progressive melodic outlines, vocabulary, and creative exercises.
Beginning with simple chord outlines and gradually introducing more advanced melodic concepts, altered dominant sounds, and bebop language, this workbook helps you develop lines that sound musical—not mechanical. Each section also includes space to create your own ideas, allowing you to immediately apply what you've learned and build your personal improvisational vocabulary.
Three progressive ii-V-I outline systems
How to connect chord tones smoothly
Altered dominant (V7) vocabulary
Additional bebop patterns and melodic sounds
Practical exercises that work in every key
Blank staff pages to write and develop your own lines
A step-by-step method for building authentic jazz improvisation over the most common chord progression in music
Whether you're preparing for jazz band auditions, jam sessions, or simply want to become a more confident improviser, Quick ii-V-I gives you the tools to hear, understand, and play over jazz harmony with confidence.
Level: Intermediate to Advanced Jazz Trumpet Players