Triads

JazzValve

Written for B♭ trumpet

A MINOR 7

A
1 + 2
C
OPEN
E
OPEN
G
OPEN
Ascending
A → C → E → G
Descending
G → E → C → A
Practice pattern
A → C → E → G → E → C
Practice

Where you are with it

Why jazz players use this

Minor 7 is the ii chord in almost every jazz standard. Own this arpeggio in all keys and half the repertoire opens up.

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