Tag Archives: II-V-I

Review of “The Ultimate II-V-I Primer” by Steve Neff

“The Ultimate II-V-I Primer” is another excellent publication from Steve Neff. This book targets the beginning improvisor but the material is beneficial to any aspiring jazz improvisor. The book begins with an introduction and a few test progressions. If you can’t play through all of the test progressions, you need to take time to work […]

Review of “Best Minor II-V-I Patterns” book by Steve Neff

Steve Neff is a wonderful sax player and has written a number of eBooks and other instructional material.  “Best Minor II-V-I Patterns” consists of  80 Minor II-V-I patterns. Each pattern is four bars and includes the pattern in all 12 keys. The first measure is a ii7b5 chord. The second measure is a V7b9 followed […]

II-V-I Minor Short Sequence Backing Tracks in All 12 Keys

Each backing track is in concert so if you wish to practice your Minor II-V-I with the I chord a D minor  on tenor saxophone – you should select the C Minor II-V-I  backing track. The first two beats of measure one is a IIb5 chord. The second two beats of measure one is a […]

II-V-I Minor Long Sequence Backing Tracks in All 12 Keys

Each backing track is in concert so if you wish to practice your Minor II-V-I with the I chord a D minor  on tenor saxophone – you should select the C Minor II-V-I  backing track. The first measure is a IIb5 chord. The second measure is a Vb9 chord. The next two measures is a […]

II-V-I Major Short Sequence Backing Tracks in All 12 Keys

Each backing track is in concert so if you wish to practice your Major II-V-I with the I chord a D major  on tenor saxophone – you should select the C Major II-V-I  backing track. The first two beats of measure one  is a II chord. The second two beats of measure one is a […]