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Melodic Jazz Guitar ii-V-I Licks
By Tim Lerch
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Master the most important progression in jazz with over 250 melodic jazz guitar licks, clear notation, in-depth analysis, audio, video, and a comprehensive masterclass.
140+ Pages & 250+ Videos
Professionally transcribed TAB and notation
HD video and audio examples for every lick
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What you will learn 🎸
267 melodic ii–V–I lines that clearly outline the harmony
Arpeggio, scale, and chromatic approaches for major and minor ii–V–I progressions
Visualization foundations for moving ii–V–I ideas across the fretboard
Techniques for navigating altered dominant sounds with control and clarity
Rhythmic phrasing including displacement, triplets, and double-time lines
How to develop real improvisational fluency by turning licks into vocabulary
ii-V-I Jazz Guitar Licks
- Major & Minor ii–V–I Vocabulary
- Chord Tone–Focused Phrasing
- Chromatic Approaches & Enclosures
- Altered Dominant Sounds
- Arpeggio and superimposition concepts
- A plethora of rhythmic vocabulary
- Turning licks into flexible improvisational vocabulary
✨ Bonus content: 90 minute video masterclass
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Example 1.13
Chapter 1: Long Major ii-V-I Licks
Example 1.26
Chapter 1: Long Major ii-V-I Licks
Example 2.35
Chapter 2: Short Major ii-V-I Licks
Example 2.49
Chapter 2: Short Major ii-V-I Licks
Example 3.9
Chapter 3: Long minor ii-V-i Licks
Example 4.15
Chapter 4: Short minor ii-V-i Licks
MASTER THE MOST IMPORTANT PROGRESSION IN JAZZ with
267 Melodic Phrases!
The ii–V–I progression is the backbone of countless jazz standards and the foundation of every great soloist’s vocabulary. In Melodic ii–V–I Jazz Guitar Licks, Tim Lerch reveals how to unlock this essential progression through a musical, melody-driven approach that connects theory to real playing.
This collection gives you over 250 licks that show how great improvisers create flowing, expressive lines across major and minor ii–V–Is. You’ll learn how to connect chords with smooth voice-leading, develop your ear for harmonic movement, and build a personal, melodic vocabulary rooted in classic and modern jazz.
Each lick is clearly notated and analyzed to help you understand why it works, not just how to play it. You’ll also get a bonus video masterclass where Tim demonstrates how to turn these licks into a fluent command of the jazz language.
YOU'LL LEARN HOW TO...
✔ Connect chords with smooth, expressive lines
✔ Develop strong melodic ideas over any ii–V–I
✔ Apply bebop, chromatic, and modern phrasing concepts
Build your jazz vocabulary, expand your creativity, and master the backbone of jazz improvisation.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES...
✔ Over 250 melodic ii–V–I licks
✔ Audio, video, and Guitar Pro files for all examples
✔ Full notation, TAB, and analysis for every idea
✔ A bonus video masterclass with Tim Lerch
Look Inside
Available in Paperback and PDF
Paperback Version
- 140+ Page Book
- 250+ Audio and Video Files
- Bonus Video Masterclass Replay
Course Overview
Introduction: Developing Real ii–V–I Fluency
This introduction lays out the philosophy behind the book and how to get the most from the material. You’ll learn why all examples are presented in a single key, how to think melodically rather than mechanically, and how to practice vocabulary in a way that leads to real improvisational freedom. Tim explains how ii–V–I fluency comes from understanding sound, shape, and movement across the fretboard—not from memorizing isolated licks.
Chapter 1: Long Major ii–V–I Phrases
This chapter focuses on extended major ii–V–I lines that unfold naturally over several bars. You’ll explore clear voice leading, diatonic and altered dominant sounds, chromatic approaches, and intervallic shapes that create strong melodic direction. These longer phrases help you hear the full harmonic journey from ii to V to I, training you to build complete musical statements rather than short, disconnected ideas.
Chapter 2: Short Major ii–V–I Phrases
Here you’ll learn concise, efficient major ii–V–I phrases designed for faster tempos and real-world improvisation. The focus is on clarity, rhythmic placement, and strong chord tone targeting. You’ll see how even short ideas can clearly outline the harmony and sound intentional. These phrases are ideal for connecting longer lines, navigating busy arrangements, and developing strong bebop-style vocabulary.
Chapter 3: Long Minor ii–V–I Phrases
This chapter explores the deeper, darker sound of minor ii–V–I progressions through extended melodic lines. You’ll work with altered dominant language, melodic minor–based sounds, diminished colors, and chromatic movement tailored to minor harmony. These longer phrases teach you how to balance tension and resolution while maintaining melodic clarity, giving you the tools to navigate more harmonically sophisticated jazz tunes.
Chapter 4: Short Minor ii–V–I Phrases
In this final chapter of vocabulary, the focus shifts to compact minor ii–V–I ideas that deliver maximum harmonic impact in minimal space. You’ll learn how arpeggio fragments, chromatic approaches, and rhythmic efficiency can strongly imply complex harmony in just a few beats. These phrases are perfect for fast tempos, turnarounds, and seamlessly linking larger musical ideas.
Conclusion: From Vocabulary to Personal Expression
The conclusion brings everything together and reinforces how this material should be used moving forward. You’ll be reminded that the goal is not to collect licks, but to transform them into flexible musical language. Tim encourages you to move, vary, and reshape every idea so it becomes part of your own voice, helping you improvise with confidence, clarity, and genuine musical intent.
By the End of This Book…
You’ll have a clear, practical command of both major and minor ii–V–I vocabulary across the fretboard. You’ll know how to build melodic lines that outline harmony, use chromaticism with purpose, and adapt ideas to any tempo or key. Most importantly, you’ll be equipped to turn written phrases into living improvisational language that sounds natural, expressive, and uniquely your own.
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Melodic Jazz Guitar ii-V-I Licks
By Tim Lerch
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