This phrase from Charlie Parker’s solo on his composition “Cosmic Rays” is 1 more example of his stunning melodic gift. Study a whole encyclopedia of great Bird creations in “The Charlie Parker Omnibook.” Click on the arrow below to hear the audio file, which was created from the original recording slowed down & transposed into all 12 keys.
Month: August 2009
II-V-I in major
The II-V-I progression is perhaps the most widely used of any swing or be-bop chord sequence (besides the 12-bar blues.) Here it is in all 12 major keys. Try to master the arpeggios without having to look at the paper if possible. Play along with an audio track of this progression by clicking on this arrow: 
CRAIG BUHLER JAZZ 