Triads

JazzValve

Written for B♭ trumpet

A MINOR

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

Where you are with it

Why jazz players use this

Minor triads are the backbone of ii chords and modal jazz. Learn them in all twelve keys and you can improvise over most of a tune.

Know the chord?

Learn jazz lines that target Am.

  • Embassy AshtrayBm7♭5 - E7♭9 - Am · ♩ = 124
  • Hudson MartiniE7alt - Am · ♩ = 138
Practice Am licks →

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