Triads

JazzValve

Written for B♭ trumpet

D MINOR

D
1 + 3
F
1
A
1 + 2
Ascending
D → F → A
Descending
A → F → D
Practice pattern
D → F → A → F
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 Dm.

  • Crescent CocktailEm7♭5 - A7♭9 - Dm · ♩ = 63
  • Bourbon PlatformEm7♭5 - A7♭9 - Dm · ♩ = 112
Practice Dm licks →

● valve down · ○ valve up