YOUR JAZZ JOURNEY · LEVEL 1
A little theory. A lot of playing.
Get to know a chord, then discover it from a new angle.
♩One chord at a time
MAKE IT YOURS
Progression builder
Choose a preset or add chords below. Changing the key transposes your progression.
Major ii–V–I: practice tension and resolution back to the home key.
MEET THE CHORD
Cmaj7
C major seventh
Labels beneath notes are chord tones measured from the root, not finger numbers. Circled numbers on the keys are suggested RH fingering.
Root position
Same notes. A new bass note.↓
First inversion
● Chord tone ● Wrong note
✦ Listen, explore, then try it on your keyboard.
Play along: hear each chord automatically while you play. Repeat keeps the exercise looping.
01
Know the chordRecognize its symbol and notes.
02
Find a new shapeExplore root position and inversions.
03
Connect the changesBring it together in a ii–V–I.