II V I Lines Using Triad Pairs – This mini-lesson is about using triad pairs to create melodic lines over a II V I progression. Many modern jazz players use this technique in their soloing, and it can create some very intriguing melodies. 

I have illustrated four examples below, and all are being played over a II V I progression in C major. (note that the G7 chord is altered in this progression)

Over the Dmin7 chord, I am using G and F major, and over the G7alt chord, I am playing Eb and Db (major) triads. 

As a quick theory exercise, see if you can analyse why these triad pairs sound effective over the underlying chords? 

Here is a PDF of the above examples: II V I Lines Using Triad Pairs

Here is a MIDI file so that you can hear them too: