Songs that use 2 5 1 chord progressions
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- Опубліковано 16 лют 2022
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2 5 1s, often written down with roman numerals (ii V I) are potentially the most powerful chord progression for quickly and smoothly modulating to and from any key. On top of that, they just sound so satisfying and jazzy. From Coltrane to The Beatles to Maroon 5 you can find 2 5 1s in every corner of popular music!
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So great to have this knowledge 👏
As a classically trained musician who always wanted to delve into jazz, I asked a friend of mine, a brilliant tenor sax player, what was at the core of jazz. He said, “Two - five -one.” Yup. 👍🏻
That and syncopation. You'll also need to know all possible substitutions for any given chord and how to apply them. If you're classically trained, you should already have a solid grasp of modulation. Aside from all that, like blues, it's about rhythm and feel, that last being the ineffable quality that makes music spark. If someone ain't got the feel, it's never going to sound like jazz.
A great example is the segment in this video where David plays through all 12 key changes using only ii-V-I changes with a seemingly effortless walking boogie bass groove with his left hand which lends all the feel of what he's playing to his right hand. The bottom end is 'laying it down' as we say.
Get yourself some good fake books of jazz standards (there is a ton of stuff online, but flipping through a book of songs is more than convenient and you'll discover and try things you otherwise might not.) and listen to a ton of recordings, both old and contemporary.
Sincere best wishes, fellow music traveler. It's a journey that lasts a lifetime. I wish I had spent much more time and energy on it.
@@alistersutherland3688 Great advice! Learning jazz truly is a lifelong endeavor.
Ha! There ya have it! Of course the rhythmic feel has to be there too. The turn around is always necessary of course…
If you play and “dissect” Coltrane’s Giant Steps you have most of the heavy work done. I’m a classically trained musician and when I was a early teenager trying to learn jazz and improvisation I had a hard time finding someone to teach it. We are very fortunate now having so many places on the internet that have good information about such things and aren’t left with the old “go figure it out yourself” that I experienced back in the early 70s. Of course the do it yourself method has its benefits but having someone actually teach it to you is always a lot less frustrating…
@@jeffjones1359 Thank you for the kind words, Jeff.
@@alistersutherland3688 With all due respect...where is syncopation not a necessary tool in music?
Even when you think you know everything, David’s channel teaches you more…
I owe so much of what I know in composition to you David…
That’s amazing to hear, thank you 😊
Same. It’s opened up a whole new level of understanding music for me. Great channel all round.
Really amazing how just a simple dominant chord can take you to another key on the fly.
Wow. I never knew that, but I hear it in the Beatles song.
On the mothhhha ficking flyyyy biiiirch
One of the BEST music theorist on UA-cam. I really enjoy your videos and as a songwriter learning
Thanks!
That jazzy improv you played was so delightful. It brought me back to Mr. Rogers Neighborhood and the types of piano he'd have on his children's show. GREAT JOB!
People who say The Beatles are overrated should watch these videos. So many of the videos feature them and help show their greatness
No one who says something that silly and contrarian will be swayed by logic and examples
@@FPSBuzz fair enough lol
I'd suspect people who say so are either tone deaf or have no hope of appreciating quality songwriting
I don't think the beatles are overrated but I'm pretty sure the beatles are in every of these videos just because David really like the beatles
@@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r definitely lol
As a music student, I adore and appreciate your videos so much. Thank you! :)
Thank you!
The ur-251’s are “I Get A Kick Out Of You” and “I've Got You Under My Skin”, both by Cole Porter. And there's a topic for you, David: twin songs. Another pair I always think of together: “Tears Of A Clown/Tracks Of My Tears”.
Cool idea, what’s the link between the Smokey songs, and maybe some more examples?
Not trying to be a smart-ass here, but I think you could go out on a limb and say that almost every song by Cole Porter has at least one 251 cadence in it somewhere
@@MrGiuanin I think he’s just saying the innovator of the 2-5-1 was Cole porter
@@kieranl5249 yep, he is😬😬😬
aand how high the moon...fly me to the moon...etc..etc...so many standars jazz use that...
Virtually all key changes in your final improvisations are so smooth that my semi tone-deaf ears barely register that a key change has occured. Cool!
Thank you so much for that one.
One of my preferred in your channel.
And of course your improv at the end is just ... Jazz !
Thanks!!!
so true the improv is amazing, i never knew 2-5-1 was that practical
In "New York State of Mind" by Billy Joel, the bridge is made up entirely of 2-5-1's in different keys, similar to the piece at the end of the video.
Whenever I hear this progression my brain instantly sings "sunday mornin' rain is falling..." Maroon 5 has a few colorful voicings in there but its a 2 5 1
Same!
That’s exactly what I heard
Back when Maroon 5 made actual music… Songs about Jane was a great album
@@josrodsedre5142 agree 100%
same
I think it's a nice touch to play a wandering jazz bass-line while you discuss musical concepts: (15:46). Might be something to incorporate on the regular. 😁
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Hello David! I felt like I should let you know that I really really appreciate all these videos that help people remember and feel different chord progressions, different intervals, etc. This is the very thing that I enjoy watching on UA-cam. This is my content. Keep it up!
Glad you like them! Thanks 😊😊😊
If you haven't already, could you do a video on dominant 7 chords vs major 7 chords?
Good idea!
the significant difference between the two is their function. The only technical difference between a dominant and a major chord is that the dominant contains a b7. Cmaj7: C E G B, C7: C E G Bb. but in practice they serve different roles.
in a lot of modern music the dominant chord is usually the 5 of a major key and it’s primary purpose is to resolve down to the 1 chord of that parent key, usually creating some form of tension in the process.
The reason this works is because in the 5 chord of any key, it contains notes that sound like and do resolve perfectly downwards or upwards towards the notes in the 1 chord
G7 - Cmaj 7 for example
G B D F
C E G B
The G remains the perfect 5th of our 1 chord but the B wants to go up to the C and the F down to the E, with the D either resolving upwards or downwards.
Dominant chords can have any number of numerous extensions or alterations but they typically serve the purpose of creating further voice leading, or notes that resolve better towards your target chord.
The dominant chord can have a lot of other roles than just being the 5 of a key tho, and this video demonstrates some of that, but its purpose is usually to resolve to another chord whereas Maj7 chords are usually things you resolve to,
because of the intervals present in Maj7 chords they sound more complete and final.
you could also say that the reason the Dominant 7 chord sounds tense is because of the tritone present between the 3rd and b7th of the chord
G B D F
B - F a tritone
but explaining why a tritone sounds tense is more like a subjective thing and something to do with the harmonic series and cultural interpretations way too complicated for my pea brain
@@cmyk8782 You kinda said a lot without saying much. Everybody knows that dominant seventh chords are, well, dominant. It's the major seventh that’s less discussed.
@@cmyk8782 I appreciate your comments. As a long time hobbyist now trying to sharpen up and become a professional, I'm learning that there are many things that seem "obvious" to most real musicians that are totally foreign to me. I knew the technical difference, but this is the first I'm seeing about the practical difference. Thanks for taking the time to put it out there.
I cannot believe how much learning I can get from David, I’m currently in the process of writing my own songs and when I’m out of ideas, boom, a video from David gives me a whole world of them. Thanks David!
Your improvisations are remarkable. I keep enjoying them.
One of the best - if not THE best - contribution on this topic. I was aware of a ii - V - I chord progression, but wasn‘t aware of its power and flexibility in combination with key changes! Very enlightening!
Wow David that was terrific playing on your part. I also greatly enjoyed your explanation of this sequence. Bravo 👏
This is quite brilliant David. I absolutely love these videos, and it shows, that the Beatles did actually understand music, and used a number of different cords. Amazing. Yes I love them too. I feel I have learned so much about music, it just goes to show how blessed we are, with all this brilliance.
I'm a guitar player - pretty much exclusively - and I love these chord progression videos. You explain the concepts clearly and the examples are ideal for getting them into the ears. This whole playlist is outstanding. Well done.
Another brilliant lesson. What makes it so great are the many examples making the subject matter accessible, understandable and enjoyable. Amazing pianist also.
So talented.
This is amazingly well done! Going through all 12 keys at the end was truly incredible. Thank you!
You just added a whole new layer to my understanding of 2-5-1s. Very clear and helpful explanation of this progression's function...and so entertaining with your great selection of beautiful songs. Thank you!
Your improvisation at the end of the video was the best part. You showed that it is possible to move around seamlessly using ii V I. Thanks
Yet another interesting and informative video.
Always learning something here.
Great content.
Best wishes.🎸💪👍
Thanks!!!
Such great and amazing content on your channel. Love the chord progression examples explained along with the theory behind it. This is pro-level made available to everyone. Thank you!
I've learned so much about music from you! Thanks for making my research easier :)
Great! 😀😀😀
Ayyyyy, you did my idea! I feel so proud. I hope you'll make more of these!
You would definitely have plenty of well-known examples if you do one about I V vi IV or I vi IV V
Excellent, David, thank you.
Thanks Peter!
This was fabulous!! I've always wondered what to do with that progression. Thank you.
Great video, as usual. I learned "The Christmas Song" for the holidays a couple of months ago, and it uses a beautiful two-five-one of Dm7/G -> G7b9 -> C. The ending modifies it a little to Dm7b5 -> G7b9 -> Cmaj7. Sounds awesome. Thanks, David!
Great example of a ii IV I
@@landondavismusic Thanks!
Your method of instruction is so good. I really appreciate how simply you lay down the tracks of learning. Thank you!
This is the BEST video to describe (and demonstrate) the 2-5-1 progression I have seen on UA-cam. Great fun, great work! 👍
Absolutely brilliant video & superb playing. Thank you!
Yet another brilliant video David.
I look forward to your posts as they are truly informative, educational and enjoyable 👍
Thanks! 🙂🙂
amazingly insightful! thx David!
Amazing! You just made me interrested of the ii-V-I progressions!
Great video David and awesome playing
Again super helpful, thanks David!!!
Awesome lesson! Your improv at the end really hit it home for me. I need to try writing a song using these techniques! The music theory I learn from you also really helps my bass guitar playing.
So glad I found this channel, love your videos
Thank you 😊
I really love your videos. I never see anything partial or half true. You are always approaching everything from the big picture and focusing in on a couple specific aspects. That makes you always able to explain WHY something works the way it does in a super accurate way. Very enjoyable.
Thank you! That means a lot!
Don’t know how often you hear or read this, but thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. You’re always insightful and you have a nice way of teaching. It’s appreciated that you take time to offer your skills to help us learn.
Thank you! 😊😊😊😊
This is awesome!! Thanks a lot!
Amazing video, as always. So eye opening!
brilliant lesson and great playing. I really learned a lot from this thanks
Thank you!
Loving the vids David!
Thanks Harry!
Thank you for sharing your musical knowledge.
This is the best teacher hands down…no nonsense he digs right in on the topic and fills my brain up with useful information..rather explain why they explaining whatever it is like examples “ my neighbors dog kept me up all night and when I was yelling at my neighbors dog that I damage my vocal chords but I couldn’t go to the doctors because I bang my toe yelling at my neighbors dog see?” That takes up about thirty minutes and then two minutes is actually a half ass tutorial and never really about the title I hit the button in the 1st place
Love Your Videos David ❤!!!!
Cheers Doug!
Exactly the video that I needed to see at exactly the time that I needed to see it, thank you!
This is a brilliant video. Really like your style of teaching. Clear and well paced. Keep up the great work 👍
Thank you!
Really pumping out great videos recently!
Spot on…. Learned some things about cadences and some chord placements watching this…. Theres a hint more beneath this defining lesson..!
Thx David!
Cheers! 😊😊
holy smokes! just last week i was searching to see if you did a video on 2,5,1. the universe works in mysterious ways
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Thank you so much! I just wrote a little jazz tune and this is what it needed. You are the best.
Such a helpful tutorial, thank you! My music theory has come on leaps and bounds since I subscribed!
Could you do a video on what makes classical music more 'complex'? What aspects makes it considered so (I understand jazz uses more sophisticated chords) but it would be an interesting series. Is it the harmonic progressions or technical melodies? 😁
I've watched a lot of 251 videos and i must say it is the best by far to understand it, much better than some that specialized in jazz actually
Very helpful, and I enjoyed listening to you play the piano at the end. I hope you keep putting segments like that in.
Thanks!
Thank you for this. It was very helpful. Best! :)
Another great video David, thanks!
Thanks Giel!
Just want to say how great your little cover versions are in all your vids.
Incredible. It’s all just magic to me until you break it down in videos like this. Thank you.
Incredibly interesting and useful, thank you so much!
Thank you for the continuing education! You are an excellent teacher.
It was great to hear you just play for a while uninterrupted! I would love to hear more of your original or improvised tunes at the end without the Patreon names being read over them.
Try his second channel
this is one good video! gonna watch it one every week for a year!
This was very good. Thank you
This lesson is unbelievably well done and absolutely fascinating. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
As a drummer learning theory for guitar this is so great to truly rap my head around it
I like the way you show the music and the chord changes and play the examples it makes it easier to see exactly what you’re talking about
Another fantastic lesson. Very beneficial
Love this!
This series is so useful, thank u!!!
Glad you think so! Thanks!
Your videos are fantastic!
Thank you 😊
Great lesson practice and theory clearly explained.
Thank you David, for all your videos 🏆
That teach us all and inspire us to teach and create ❤️
You are a gift to music
And musicians 🎁
Digging today’s performance. Intelligence with a groove. Great stuff.
Thanks so much David!! Melodies can come to me fairly easily, but i'm always stuck for chord progressions. Your videos have really opened the door of creativity !!
Nice!! 😊😊
Write the bass line as a melody, then make the chords work with that.
@@JiveDadson That is a very good idea! I did that once before when i created a bass line before the melody or lyrics.
Outstanding video. You’re a great teacher.
Thank you!
Today you opened new horizons for me with that il V I. So once again, thank you
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Excellent lesson! Subscribing. Thanks!
Great video! Excellent explanation. Japanese Music also love Two Five One progressions and circle of fifths harmony.
the improvisation at the end of the video was beautiful
Very nice lesson. The Nashville Number System never ceases to amaze me. And it never ceases to amaze me how many Music Teachers refuse to teach it. "There's more to music than the Nashville Number System"....
That was classic amazing at the end.😍
Awesome video!!!
David you are a legend for posting such valuable information on UA-cam.
Thanks Edd!
Damn, your playing of the last is hype, bro. And your videos are so helpful
Ok. That was brilliant and answered a question I could never figure out. Thanks David!
I really love this channel
Thanks!
Awesome video! As soon as I saw the title and started to watch a viedo I almost immediately heard "Giant Steps" in my head, but still wasn't sure is this actually 2 5 1 progressions in different keys, until you confirmed it in the video.🧐
That was effing amazing :-)
Thank you!
Amazing! Thank you
Thank you too!
I come for the theory but really enjoyed the playing, jazzy piano isn't normally my jam but expecting chords in the example and getting that was awesome :)
Great video, thnx a lot!