4 BASIC Chord Progressions Every Musician Should Know

Adam Maness has got the secret information and thankfully, he is willing to share these tips.

If you're a jazz musician, you have got to know these 4 basic chord progressions.

[Gkm]

1. I > VI (or vi) > ii > V7
2. I > V7/4 > IV > iv > I
3. IV > b5 dim7 > I
4. III (or iii) > VI (or vi) > II (or ii) > V7
On the last one, the iii and I chord are functionally interchangeable. I’m just listing these for folks who already know theory. However, by all means watch this vid even if you know these things. It’s great instruction.

[RoolWall]

Over 26 min of pure concentrated knowledge, wow, appreciated, will be studying hard.

[ricardofranciszayas]

This video is the most concise explanation of material absolutely
Essential to learn and practice everyday. It is the BEST Jazz video
instruction I have ever seen.
Maestro Mannes, You are an amazing musician and teacher.
Thank you.

[cloud-pants]

Out of all the open jazz studio and YouTube videos you’ve made this one is my favorite and most content rich. Thanks for covering this topic!

[HybridMusicians]

I’m going to sound like a jazz musician by the time the Coronavirus dies down! Dope content!

[clemintine]

I'm trying to apply your 'pretty notes' method to guitar and the altered dominant concept opened my eyes to a new world of voice leading :) Keep up the great work

[jackgalloway]

👍 Has taken me a several hours just to grasp the basic voicing 1-6-2-5.

[PotatoesPotatoPotato]

As someone new to jazz, this is one of the most helpful and easily digestible lessons I’ve come across. Thank you so much!!!!

[williamlewis]

I am a bass player and I can't tell you how much I've learned from watching your instructional videos and being able to apply that knowledge to my particular instrument thank you again

[JeromeFe]

So much gold info and ideas condensed in 26 minutes! Wow! Kudos!

[tomal]

Hi! My name is Tom!
I am a brazilian jazz pianist and I like very much your channel! Thanks for the good content!

[schoong]

Such clarity in jazz instruction. Wonderful!!

[NagoyaHouseHead]

Its fascinating how different the I vi ii V sounds with the jazz colors added, as opposed to the plain triads as they appear in the backbone progression of soul and melodic rock n roll.

[Mikatatu]

Adam! You're a gentleman and a scholar. Thanks for amazingly connected video! :)

[AntKneeLeafEllipse]

You guys are the best! Such a good primer on Harmony. Really feel like I can build off this.
10/10.

[dnicolau]

Great lesson. I actually like the pace of the lesson. IRL lessons come at you fast and furious and it’s good to learn how observe and digest information quickly. Plus you can always rewind and rewatch the video

[rachelsmename]

I'm really enjoying this video so far. You really get to the meat of what there is to learn in your demonstrations. I can't wait to try them out! Thank you!

[Ev-eqzn]

This is hitting so hard right now as I’m working on the blues (guitar). Reinforcing the way of thinking melodically, for me. Thank you so much - appreciate and enjoy all your videos!

[enobongthomas]

You guys are doing wonderfully well. You inspire me alot.

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I like to crush solos like Peter M. If you can give tips on how to unlock the fingers and keep it *crushing*, it will be nice.
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[StudioChaland]

Wow, you just gave us a new mini course! Thank you. Very nice.