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------------------------------------------------------------------------ Online Classroom: "Opening and Closing Your Songs with 2-5-1 Progressions!" ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Note: You might want to print this lesson out for easier reading....
If you listen to music, you've definitely heard a "2-5-1" progression. They are
found in just about any type of music --- regardless of style, genre, or
rhythmical pattern. It is commonly the series of chords that end a song or
phrase. However, it can be used in several situations (I can only go over a few
in this lesson but encourage you to visit:
https://www.hearandplay.com/course.html for further instruction).
In this chord progression, the 2 chord (you'll learn what this is later on in
this lesson) leads to the 5 chord which in turns, produces a strong pull towards
the ending chord (which is usually the 1st major chord of the scale).
First, let me start by showing you what chords correspond to each tone of a
major scale:
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1 tone - Major |
To understand the chart above, you must understand that each tone of a major
scale has a chord which goes along with it. For example, the following is a C
major scale:
[C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- A -- B -- C]
Each tone above has a matching chord. Simply add the endings of the chart above
to the scale as shown below:
| [C MAJOR] [D MINOR] [E MINOR] [F MAJOR] [G MAJOR / DOM] [A MINOR] [B HALF-DIMINISHED] |
To further understand progressions, lets number each chord:
| 1 = C major 2 = D minor 3 = E minor 4 = F major 5 = G dominant 6 = A minor 7 = B half - diminished 8 = C major |
"2-5-1" Chord Progressions
Now, to create a "2-5-1" chord progression (or any numbered chord progression),
simply take the 2, 5, and 1 chord out of the entire series of chords above. That
is, we would not use the 3,4, 6, or 7 chord.
The 2 chord is D minor; the 5 chord is G dominant; and the 1 chord is C major.
This right here is the most basic "2-5-1" chord progression you'll ever see:
Dmin --- Gdom --- Cmaj
min = minor
dom = dominant
maj = major
REFERENCE 1A:
D minor chord = [D] + [F] + [A]
G dominant chord = [G] + [B] + [D] + [F]
C major chord = [C] + [E] + [G]
Example: To play a Dmin chord simply play all three of the notes shown above at
the same time (D+F+A)
Moving on...
Now that we have covered some theory (I'm glad that's out of the way), let me
just show you a few chords that I love to play. I will try not to be as
theoretic ... I will simply give you the chord changes and you'll have to apply
them to your understanding of chords and alterations. All of these progression
will be shown in the key of C major:
1) "Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression" Style #1
D7 (b9) --- G13 ---- Cmaj (pronounced "D seven, flat nine ----- G thirteenth ---
C major")
D7 (b9) = Bass * Play "D" --------- F# + A + C + D#
G13 = Bass * Play "G" ---------- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play "C" ----------- E + G + C (1st inversion)
Example: For D7 (b9), we would play F# + A + C + D# with "D" on the bass (left
hand).
Inversion just refers to the way the chord is played. Since "C" is the highest
note, it is said to be played in its "first inversion"
Note: I love playing this chord progression in gospel music. You try playing it
and let me know what you come up with!
2) "Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression" Style #2
For this progression, every chord will be the same except for the D7 (b9). We
will simply play a regular D9 chord.
D9 = F# + A + C + "E" (not D#)
Notice: The only difference in a D9 and a D7 (b9) is the difference in the
"ninth" tone. Since we are not flatting the 9th tone, we use "E" instead of
"D#."
D9 = Bass * Play "D" --------- F# + A + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play "G" ---------- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play "C" ----------- E + G + C
3). "Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression" Style #1
For this progression, we are going to use:
D9 add 6 ---> G13 ---> Cmaj
D9 add 6 = Bass * Play "D" --------- F# + B + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play "G" ---------- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play "C" ----------- E + G + C
4.) "Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression" Style #2
This progression will follow the same exact pattern as #3 with the following
chord alteration:
D9 b5 ---> G13 ----> Cmaj
*** You are going to have to extend your fingers for this one!
D9 b5 = Bass * Play "D" --------- F# + B + C + E + A#
G13 = Bass * Play "G" ---------- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play "C" ----------- E + G + C
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Further References"The Secrets to Playing Piano By Ear" 300-pg Course [5] Chord Progressions: pgs 65-78, 105-130, 147-165, 182-227.Do you know what a “2-5-1” or "3-6-2-5-1" progression is? Or perhaps the famous 12-bar blues chord progression? In this piano course, you will not only learn how to play gospel, blues, and jazz progressions, but how to recognize them in songs. In addition, you will learn the simple techniques to playing these progressions, hymns, and songs in all 12 major keys! ... Enjoy learning:
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The famous "2-5-1" Chord Progression: pgs 114-120, 153-156, 208,
235-236.