The “3-6-2-5-1″ progression is common in gospel music and creates a distinct sound. In this month’s classroom lesson, I am going to share with you a few of my favorite “3-6-2-5-1″ progressions and how to use them in your gospel music.
Like every other progression we’ve learned, this one simply adds on to the “6-2-5-1″ progression from March. In fact, the “3″ chord simply pulls us towards the “6-2-5-1 progression.
So it is safe to say that any “6-2-5-1″ chord progression with the addition of the “3″ chord can be transformed into a “3-6-2-5-1″ progression.
First, I want to explore “3″ chords that will actually pull us towards our “6-2-5-1″ progression. Let’s explore the following chords:
(In the key of Db major):
D major scale = Db – Eb – F – Gb – Ab – Bb – C – Db1) F7 (#9#5)Left hand = F * Right hand = A + Db + Eb +Ab
2)
F7 (b9#5)
Left hand = F * Right hand = A + Db + Eb + Gb
3)
Dmaj / F
Left hand = F * Right hand = A + D + F#
4)
F7 (b9)
Left hand = F * Right hand = Gb + A + C + Eb
5)
Fmin7 (b5)
Left hand = F * Right hand = Ab + B + Eb
6)
Ab (add 9) / F
Left hand = F * Right hand = Eb + Ab + Bb + C
Ok, now that we have learned a few “3″ chords, let’s combine them with “6-2-5-1″ to create our “3-6-2-5-1″ progressions. 1) “3″ chord: A + Db + Eb + Ab / F “6″ chord: Ab + C + Db + F / Bb “2″ chord: G + C + Db + F / Eb
“5″ chord: C + F + A / Ab
“1″ chord: Bb + Eb + Ab / Db
2)
“3″ chord: A + Db + Eb + Gb / F
“6″ chord (1): Ab + C + Eb + G / Bb
“6″ chord (2): Ab + B + D + F / Bb
“2″ chord: Gb + Bb + Db + F / Eb
“5″ chord: F + A + C + F / Ab
“1″ chord: Eb + Ab + Db / Db
3)
“3″ chord: A + D + F# / F
“6″ chord: Ab + C + Db + F / Bb
“2″ chord: Db + Gb + Bb / Eb
“5″ chord: C + F + A / Ab
“1″ chord: Bb + Eb + Ab / Db
4)
“3″ chord: Gb + A + C + Eb / F
“6″ chord (1): F + Ab + Db / Bb
“6″ chord (2): F + Ab + B + D / Bb
“2″ chord: Gb + Bb + Db + F / Eb
“5″ chord: Gb + Bb + C + F / Ab
“1″ chord: Eb + Ab + Db / Db
5)
“3″ chord: Ab + B + Eb / F
“6″ chord: Ab + B + D / Bb
“2″ chord: A + Db + Eb + Gb / Eb
“5″ chord (1): Ab + Db + F / Ab
“5″ chord (2): C + F + A / Ab
“1″ chord: Bb + Eb + Ab / Db
6)
“3″ chord: Eb + Ab + Bb + C / F
“6″ chord: F + Ab + Db / Bb
“2″ chord: Gb + Bb + Db + F + Ab / Eb
“5″ chord: F + A + C + F / Ab
“1″ chord: Eb + Ab + Db / Db
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I wish these examples could have been in C instead of Db.
AYE MATEY, HIDDEN TREASURE
@Virginia… this is one of my “throwback” newsletters from 2006 I think. You can see the rest at http://www.pianoweekly.com.
At any rate, I used Db major a lot back then because our GospelKeys 202 course was spankin’ brand new and it focused on Db, which is a popular gospel key… especially contemporary music like kirk franklin, etc.
But just type in “transpose” or “transposition” in our search box and there are lessons on how to transpose chords to other keys. You’ll find it helpful. And because Db is just one half step above “C,” if you move everything down, you’ll have your answers right there! :)
Take care,
Jermaine
Germaine, you are the best thing to happen to me musically. i have been playing sheet music for the past 15 years. I purchased a few courses and I have embraced your concepts and now i can play by ear, i still have a long way to go, but I know I will get there with your continued help thanks.
Tony (Jamaica)
Thanks to Jermaine Griggs and his team…Jonathan Powell and the rest i’m yet to fish out. Somehow they are not aware that far away in Africa-Nigeria, their great work is burnishing the talent of a pianist.
Jermaine is not only a mentor but a method. In him I find an Emperor and a General. Thanks for keeping it up.
Jermaine can you give me an example of how to sing a song over the 3-6-2-5-1 progression or is the progression just ending chords?