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Jazz II V I Licks
by Mark Bish copyright 1998
The II V I chord change is the most important one used in jazz. It is found in many old standards as well as BeBop. Memorizing melodic lines that work over the changes is a must for anyone who wants to play jazz.
The 1st example is a Charlie Parker lick, while the 2nd example is one of my own. Often the scale sources for II V I licks are as follows:
On the II min7 chord, play a Dorian idea. On the V Dom7 or V Dom7 Alt., play melodic minor up a 1/2 step from the root.
Learn these with several fingerings and in all the keys!!
