The 2-5-1 Chord Progression (Jazz Piano For Beginners)

Today we're going to take a look at the 2-5-1 chord progression. This is one of the most common chord progressions you'll find in jazz music, so it's absolutely essential whether you're an aspiring jazz pianist or just want to learn a few cool jazz licks.

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[randombloxy]

This helped me a lot, I can now make my own lofi.

[Topshelfmichael]

Great video. As an intermediate on the road to semi advanced piano player, this made me realize that with 7th chords when playing in a key.. you should adjust the 7th chord to only play the notes in the key. I.E. playing G dominant 7 in the key of C in a 2-5-1 progression instead of G Major 7

[malaking_daga]

Just remember to have Minor seventh first, dominant seventh then a major 7

[ArgoBeats]

I'd play with the left hand just the root note as bass, I think it'd make everything much clearer, great lesson by the way!

[hiyoowihamainza]

How do you figure out the inversions so quickly so they fit in the scale?

[tykirenwillingham]

So I’m a music producer and I’m skipping around but why are they 7ths instead of just triads? Is the Jazz CMajor scale different form a normal CMajor Scale

[iamJennifair]

This blew my mind how easy it is to play in every key. Can’t wait to get to work!

[nevergonnagiveyouup]

This really helped me out to explore some more while im in my first month (equivalent) of learning of piano. THX! 🙏❤️😄

[lawrencetaylor]

This is a great voicing of a 2-5-1 and that is what I have been working on for months.
Merci beaucoup.
But I would like to offer a critique for Jordan. He has wonderful lessons which often lack an explanation geared towards the beginner. Now that I have studied more I can understand him. He should have spent more time explaining inversions and their ease of playing.

[brimusic]

I'm going to save this because, my life is geared to answering these theory questions in the simplist format with no short cuts. There is a formula for everything start with the 1/2 step pattern and it will fit everywhere

[NickyWaters]

That C major 2-5-1 progression sounds just like 'Sunday Morning' by Maroon V

[diffrentvibestalkem]

I'm still in the beginner stages of my piano journey when you started the first note why was it called D minor "7" I understand D minor why 7.... and also as I build myself up a piano practice schedule how should i go about my days I practice 30 mins-1 hr daily the style of piano I would like to learn is R&B and neo soul

[alaincohen]

Thanks and Merry Christmas to you and Lisa, from France.

[richardb]

That is an excellent explanation of 251. Thank you!

[johnpaulquijano]

Sounds like the intro of Sunday Morning by Maroon 5.

[ivelinivanov]

That sounds just like ROXANNE - Arizona Zerva !!!! Missing just the last chord! :D

[modernmusicstudio]

Great video! I like how you demonstrate in multiple keys. Thanks for sharing!

[viktorinusalfred]

Thank you Jordan and Pianote ^_^ Awesome... Very Practical tips for self-taught people like me. Love it so much. Delivered with Simple Concept too.... Big Thanks from me

[knny]

I'm really confused because the 2 in the 2-5-1 is used as the root note for the first chord (D minor 7) but for the 5 chord you showed which was a G dominant 7, the 5 isn't shown as the root note. Is it a different voicing? IDK bc he didn't explain. like what am I supposed to do with this information if I don't even understand it. Sorry, but it was almost like you were reviewing information you already knew instead of trying to teach it. Thanks for the tutorial

[claudinejames]

this helped me see its not too difficult! thank you.