11.16Two common guide-tone shapes

Jazz pianists often learn ii–V–I with two related voicing families.

Let's use C.

Shape A

Dm7:

F C

G7:

F B

Cmaj7:

E B

Shape B

Invert the guide tones:

Dm7:

C F

G7:

B F

Cmaj7:

B E

Same notes, different orientation.

You want both shapes under your fingers.