Songs that use 2 5 1 chord progressions

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Can we add a seventh chord of the VI degree to make a more jazzy feel

Varig... Varig... Varig

Dumb question: why do songwriters change keys in the middle of a song??

How about a suspended 4th chord?

Nice video. Comfort food to a jazz guy!
Did I hear “the lick” in your twelve-key improvisation?

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I’ve heard more 2/5/1’s in Mariachi music than Jazz music.

The Song “Cielito Lindp” by Mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlan has a lot of 2/5/1’s.

Incredible. It’s all just magic to me until you break it down in videos like this. Thank you.

The above illustration is a good example of why to be wary of fake books. The C# diminished under the C in the first measure is certainly not in the original and a horrible clash unless you get off the C as quickly as possible making it only a quarter note. In the second measure the D# diminished works with the C but not with the F. Better to use Richard Rodger's original chords.

I've written music, but.. I will never understand music.

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Excellent lesson! Subscribing. Thanks!

Wow, this is the first video ever to actually explain wth this annoying ii-V-I is mentioned everywhere while I couldn't figure out why. As a chord progression for a song it is quite boring but in the context of Jazz and Key changes, it is highly useful and I now understand why every musician always talks about it!!!
Thank you very much for this amazingly clear tutorial.

You should also do the 3-6-2-5-1 jazz chord progression video! :)

Nice work with that progression at the end! Curious, how did you chose the 12 chords in that order? Just random?

Every jazz chart ever...

I understand, but I don’t

After the i (Cm) of the ii V i on Summer in the City, what is that type of walk they're doing? A Line Cliche? Its C, Bb, A, Ab (the music not lyric melody)

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

The intro literally gave me a bruno mars vibe ngl

Is there a formula or can we move to key regardless of using the circuit of fifths or Fourths?

Basically this is jazz.

Your videos are fantastic!

Electric Light Orchestra - Sweet Talkin' Woman

Hey! Can anyone tell me if there is a system in how David jumps from one key to another in the improv at the end? Like are there certain key changes that sound better or more natural and is he doing these „nice“ key changes or is he just wildly jumping around the circle?

If you want to hear ii V I take it to extreme you should listen to Tong Poo by YMO

plays every key

LOL WUT?

Surely the II chord will feel awkward if the preceding chord isnt somewhat linked

i really appreciate your further break down with real world applications like reel jazz standards and lead sheets

That last music piece that you played was really cool and smooth. I really enjoyed this lesson and it helps a lot in understanding why this works so well and how to use it more effectively. Thank you David for all these great tips and lessons.

I noticed how a good number of pop songs simply loop a 2-5-1 chord progression throughout the whole song, and I always wondered why. This actually explains a lot, as well as why it's so common in jazz songs.

Actually, the 2-5-1 progression is the backbone of just about every pop tune of what has been referred to as the classic American songbook from the beginning of the 20th. century.

What about ii7 V I ??
What about ALL the possibilities??

Lonely boy, niel young, ii V6 I

David, I enjoy your content. Your improvisation was neat to hear. Since you do so well at breaking down music theory in pop composition, I’d love to hear your explanation of what is going through your brain during improv. What parts are on autopilot and what are you thinking about as you play. Does your brain say “flourish the melody up at this point and your hands automatically find the notes in key? Do you “feel” each note?

Juke Jam Chance the Rapper is a ii- i V-i kinda 251 but broken up I think...thanks for the lesson

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Superposition chords 😮

I was really hoping to hear about There will never be another you by Chet Baker cause it's full of 251s but maybe on another video 🙏 the rest is just amazing and the demonstration at the end is wonderful !

Another brilliant clip to give us ideas for our songwriting. Thanks for the free lesson!

This video is a mastercalss in why eoodshedding onvtwi five ones through all twelve keys is likely tge bestvway to develop asa musician. Thanks you so much for yiur patient and thirough oedagogical approach.

What about I ii V, like the university challenge theme tune?

Thanks David! And the improvisation in the end was fantastic!!

Let me know your favourite example of a 2 5 1 chord progression in a song!