Jazz Chord Progressions: The Ultimate Piano Sheet Music Collection

Looking for some great jazz chord progressions to help you improve your piano skills? Then check out this ultimate collection of sheet music. From classic standards to modern hits, you’ll find something to suit your taste.

Introduction

Welcome to Jazz Chord Progressions: The Ultimate Piano Sheet Music Collection. This book contains great chord progressions for you to learn and play on piano.

Each chord progression is written in both treble and bass clef so that you can see how the chords are supposed to be played. In addition, there are handy little diagrams showing which fingers to use for each chord.

This book is divided into four sections: progressions in major keys, progressions in minor keys, Modal Mixture progressions, and altered dominant progressions. There are also two bonus sections at the end of the book containing chromatic progressions and ii-V-I turnaround progressions.

So dive in, learn some chords, and most importantly, have fun!

The Four Chord Progressions

In jazz, chord progressions are the foundation that a piece of music is built on. A chord progression is simply a series of chords played in order. Chord progressions are usually made up of 2, 3 or 4 chords. Each chord in a progression can be played for a certain length of time known as a “chord hit”. The four chord progressions that every jazz musician should know are:

I-vi-ii-V
This progression is also known as the “jazz turnaround” or the “jazz changes”. It is by far the most commonly used chord progression in jazz and can be found in countless songs. The I-vi-ii-V progression is so common because it is extremely versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. For example, it can be used as an introduction to a song, as a way to transition between sections of a song, or as the main chord progression for an entire tune.

ii-V-I
The ii-V-I progression is another very common chord progression in jazz. It can be found in many songs, both standards and originals. The ii-V-I progression outlines the three most important chords in any given key and is often used as a way to transition between sections of a tune or to modulate to a new key.

iii-vi-ii-V
The iii-vi-ii-V chord progression is similar to the ii-V-I progression but with one additional chord. The iii chord adds harmonic interest and color to the ii-V combination and makes it sound more full and complete. This type of chord progression is often used to modulate to new keys or as an alternative to the I–vi–ii–V turnaround.

I–VI–II–VII–III–IV6/4–V7 – I64/5 – V7 – I6/5 – III7
The I64/5 – V7 – I6/5 – III7 gives an altered sound while still staying within one key throughout the entire chord progression. This type of altered sound can be achieved by adding either upper extensions or altered notes to each chord in the progressions

The Two Five Chord Progressions

The Two Five is one of the most important chord progressions in Jazz. It is so important that it has been given its own name, “The Two Five”. The name comes from the fact that the chord progression resolves on the V chord. The V chord is also known as the “five chord”.

This chord progression is used in many different styles of music, but it is especially common in Jazz. The Two Five can be used in a major key or a minor key. When it is used in a major key, it is called a “major two five”. When it is used in a minor key, it is called a “minor two five”.

The Two Five is made up of two chords: the II and the V. These two chords can be any type of chord, but they are usually Seventh chords. For example, in the key of C, the II chord would be Dmin7 and the V chord would be G7. In the key of F, the II chord would be Gmin7 and the V chord would be C7.

There are many different ways to play The Two Five progression. The most common way to play it is with rootless voicings. Rootless voicings are chords that do not have a root note played in the left hand. This gives the chords a more open sound and makes them easier to voice lead from one to another.

Here are some example voicings for The Two Five progression in C:
“`
Dmin7 – G7
Bb6 – Eb7#9
F#maj7 – B7#11
Ab6 – Db13#11
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The Six Chord Progression

The six chord progression is one of the most popular chord progressions in jazz. It can be found in countless songs in a variety of genres, and is a great way to add some spice to your playing.

The six chord progression is made up of two chords, each repeated three times. The first chord is typically major, while the second chord is minor. These two chords are then alternated for the remainder of the progression.

One of the great things about the six chord progression is that it can be played in a variety of ways. You can play it as straight chords, or add in some embellishments such as passing notes or scale runs. This flexibility makes it a great tool for both beginners and more advanced players alike.

If you’re looking for some new ideas for your playing, try out some of these six chord progressions. You’re sure to find something that you can use in your own playing!

The Seven Chord Progression

The Seven Chord Progression is probably the most used chord progression in jazz. It can be found in songs like “So What” by Miles Davis, “It Could Happen To You” by Frank Sinatra, and countless other jazz standards.

The Seven Chord Progression is made up of four chords: the tonic (the first chord in the progression), the subdominant (the second chord in the progression), the dominant (the third chord in the progression), and the seventh (the fourth and final chord in the progression). The seventh is what gives this chord progression its name, as it gives it a very distinctive sound.

There are many different ways to play the Seven Chord Progression, but one of the most common ways is to use a ii-V-I-vi chord progression. This means that you would start with a minor second chord, followed by a major fifth chord, followed by a tonic chord, and finally ending with a minor Sixth chord. This particular voicing of the Seven Chord Progression is very popular in bebop jazz.

Another common way to play the Seven Chord Progression is to use a I-vi-ii-V progression. This means that you would start with a tonic chord, followed by a minor Sixth chord, followed by a minor second chord, and finally ending with a major fifth chord. This particular voicing of the Seven Chord Progression is very popular in Latin jazz.

Finally, there is also a version of the Seven Chord Progression that uses an altered fifth chords instead of standard dominant seventh chords. This version of the Seven Chord Progression is known as the “So What” changes, as it was first used in Miles Davis’ famous jazz standard “So What”. These changes give theSeven Chord Progression a whole new sound, and can be used to create some very interesting harmonic possibilities.

The Eight Chord Progression

One of the most commonly used chord progressions in jazz is the eight chord progression. This progression is used in almost every jazz standard and is a great starting point for learning jazz chords. The eight chord progression contains four chords that are played in a ii-V-I-VI pattern. The chords are usually based on the following scale degrees: ii, V, I, and VI.

Conclusion

So there you have it, a comprehensive guide to jazz chord progressions. Use these progressions to help you create your own amazing jazz piano music. Remember, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to creating jazz piano music. Be creative, experiment, and above all, have fun!