Better Ways To Practice 2 5 1 Progressions

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[@smrd0110]

"just play along with me...." LOL

[@grahamhutchison8036]

Perfect timing for me! I have (literally) just started learning 2-5-1 progressions in all keys. Your way of playing these is so much more enjoyable than simply plonking down on the chords. Thanks for another fantastic video.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

I'm glad this approach has helped you! Keep it up.

[@Zach_Routhier]

"Just play along with me!" He says.... Ok right. To do that I would need: To know the root positions of all the 2-5-1s and have them memorized. To know the first, 2nd, and 3rd inversions of all the chords in the 2-5-1 chords. To know shells in the left hand. To know economy of motion when moving from the 2 to the 5 and to the 1. Be very comfortable comping on the 2-5-1s and adding in 6ths and 4ths, 9ths and a couple 13s. To know the jazz scales and runs and play them fluently And to know all of those things so well that I can just play along with him. Right......

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Actually, Zac, the steps that you've described are unlikely going to help you at all. I'll tell you why. You will get stuck on step one (memorizing root positions only) because just playing these chords as root chords has no context to the music. You need to integrate these steps, with inversions to enable you to see it as a progression,, we have a video on inversions and training muscle memory if you are interested, A better easy first step would be a root position chord 2 THEN lift the top two notes for chord 5 (played in 2nd inversion, but you are thinking from the fingers by lifting the top two notes), before resolving to chord 1 (root). Then you could add 7th chords as a next step you could learn the progression only focusing on 2-3 keys to begin with not all 12. There is much much more I can say, but strategic and qualified piano coaching can help you improve much faster because the process you described in your message here is unlikely to work, and it involves too many steps that will hinder to process. I can feel your frustration in it alone! Let me know if you've got any more questions, we would be very happy to help!

[@billhasty5197]

Great lesson I will be practicing, And I must say I love the Groove Course. So much great information in it. Practice, Practice, Practice. Thanks Tom.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

It sounds like you're really enjoying the Groove Course and finding a lot of value in it. Practice truly is key in honing skills and applying the information you've learned. It's fantastic to see such enthusiasm and commitment to learning and improving. Keep up the good work, and remember to enjoy the journey as well. Cheers to many more fruitful practice sessions! Tom will undoubtedly be thrilled to hear about your positive experience and progress.

[@afihaileywibowo1095]

Always enjoy your superb playing! And this video setting is great!

[@edgarsnake2857]

Thanks Tom. I don't care much about Jazz but this is pretty foundational work I know I must do. The random modulations made the exercising much more interesting.

[@WitnesstotheCrime]

Jazz is THE key.

[@lisahansen6014]

Thank you! I’m taking a jazz improv class in college and learning this progression in Autumn Leaves. I love this video to get me out of the sequential thinking. I’ve hit that wall!

[@cecilkelley7565]

Thank you so much. This is the best one you’ve done, so far. I’ve been stuck for some time now and this has given me new inspiration and hope. Do some more like this.

[@martinreith8970]

What an eye opener! Absolutely amazing! Thanks for the lesson!

[@lisahansen6014]

I’m blown away with your video- thank you!

[@lotharlamurtra7924]

Great great lesson thank you very much. This is the fourth time I look the video. Very clear but in order to actually memorize for me it’s necessary to see more than one time.

[@alvincalumba6242]

So clear your explanation about 251 i like it ,GOD BLESS YOU SIR

[@cleonemusician217]

Simply love this. Outstanding communication of the material. Thank you, Tom.

[@legaleagles3654]

Fantastic video and tips. Can’t believe how useful this was in my practice sessions. I’ve played jazz piano for years, took a long break bringing up my family, but I’m back now and loving it 🎹🎵

[@gurupadmasambawa5626]

fantastic.Thanks Tom

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@TwelfthRoot2]

tom, thanks for being awesome and inspiring

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Many thanks!

[@positivegradient]

Tom your playing is so so beautiful ❤ It's not easy to concentrate on the lesson 😊

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Thanks for your kind words!

[@coloaten6682]

Really good video. I think it is so easy to take a regimented approach to practice where, like Tom says, we go around the circle of 5ths/4ths and we feel satisfied because we've practiced, but if we push ourselves to see how much of that info we have retained, we realise it isn't as much as we like to think. There's a big difference between knowing it on an intellectual level and having it under our fingers to be able to recall instantly during an improv. This is a change I'm having to make because I realised i know the theory but playing it fluently without hesitation is missing from my playing.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Thanks for sharing your insights! You're absolutely right - applying theoretical knowledge in practice during an improv can be challenging, but it's a necessary step for growth as a musician. Being able to instantly recall and utilize musical theory in your playing can make a huge difference in the fluidity and spontaneity of your performance.

[@coloaten6682]

@@contemporaryschoolofpiano Completely agree. I'm finding this out myself!

[@Gilloringsend]

Brilliant and excellently explained. Thank you

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I sat down at the piano to try this and had a pounding headache. Until I realised there was someone at the door. It was a waiter. He delivered a plate of scrambled brains. Mine. Merci.

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Well, I think your waiter's name might've been Tom Donald. He also has a knack for scrambling brains But remember, a scrambled brain is just a creative brain doing gymnastics. Keep tickling those ivories, and your next delivery might just be a symphony! 🎹🧠🎼🤸‍♂

[@jennywren8937]

So glad I'm not alone. Thanks.

[@jorgeparr3002]

Mr TD: you are THE BEST OF THE BEST 🎉THANK YOU SIR🎉

[@medardoarce9361]

Great Love your playing

[@contemporaryschoolofpiano]

Thankyou!

[@FelixSunMusic]

Awesome video. Thank you!!

[@calvin_713]

Eye opener!!

[@rafaelbujang]

Toppp teacher

[@Elegyofawesomeness]

Oh! Picking random keys is a good idea! I had more or less hit that wall. Thank you!

[@gavincrawford7492]

Great as always Tom - so glad you got rid of that mike 😀

[@dimitribernardi2963]

I'm blind and new in piano.. i love THIS sound where docI star tò 0ractice learning?

[@lisahansen6014]

Ok- can I do this same thing with dominant 7ths?

[@andyblyth4519]

Just great. I got it even as a rank amateur.

[@kaushikanada9812]

Wow, a video of how to practice 2 5 1 without building triads.

[@LizaSarano]

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