![]() ![]() Songs often change key (or modulate*) at least once. They will then (nearly always) return to the original key in order either to return to the start for a repeat or to end.Ī 2 5 1 progression mid-way through a piece of music can introduce a new key, or tonal center. Put simply, this is the key that you are in at a certain point in the music, rather than the original key of the piece. We’ll cover chord numbering in more detail further down the page.Īs you explore 2 5 1’s, you’ll probably come across the term ‘tonal center’. They create a powerful aural pull towards the eventual 1 chord. The ‘2’ and ‘5’ chords prepare the listener for the eventual arrival at this destination. ![]() In a 2 5 1 progression, the ‘1’ chord is the destination. There’s more about chord numbering below. These basic chords are usually extended with 7ths and other notes. In the key of C major, the 1 chord is C major, the 2 chord is D minor (D being the 2nd note of a C major scale) and the 5 is G (G being the 5th note of a C major scale). The numbers ‘2’, ‘5’ and ‘1’ refer to chords in relation to the tonic chord of a key. They’re used either to reinforce the current key / tonal center, or to introduce a new key or tonal center (see below for explanation of tonal centres). Quick test: can you tell where the 2 5 1’s are in the progression below? 2 5 1 Example – Where Are The Changes? (See example song at end of article for answers)Ģ 5 1 progressions lie at the heart of jazz music. Be sure to come back and learn the theory, too! 2 5 1 Progression Lesson: Introduction If you want to play some 2 5 1 progressions, examples can be found at the end of this lesson. This lesson explains what ‘2 5 1’ actually means, and provides example chord progressions so that you can play it for yourself. This lesson provides an introduction to the 2 5 1 progression.Įven if you don’t play jazz, the 2 5 1 is a very important sequence of chords. ![]()
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