Songs that use 2 5 1 chord progressions

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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[@DavidBennettPiano]

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

[@thebeatlesandqueen8817]

Thanks

[@RenneCR]

So great to have this knowledge 👏

[@kaybrown4010]

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. 👍🏻

[@alistersutherland3688]

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.

[@jeffjones1359]

@@alistersutherland3688 Great advice! Learning jazz truly is a lifelong endeavor.

[@jeffjones1359]

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…

[@alistersutherland3688]

@@jeffjones1359 Thank you for the kind words, Jeff.

[@sleepdeep305]

@@alistersutherland3688 With all due respect...where is syncopation not a necessary tool in music?

[@parsafarjammusic28]

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…

[@DavidBennettPiano]

That’s amazing to hear, thank you 😊

[@paulies5407]

Same. It’s opened up a whole new level of understanding music for me. Great channel all round.

[@Geoff_24]

People who say The Beatles are overrated should watch these videos. So many of the videos feature them and help show their greatness

[@FPSBuzz]

No one who says something that silly and contrarian will be swayed by logic and examples

[@Geoff_24]

@@FPSBuzz fair enough lol

[@nattyboyo2404]

I'd suspect people who say so are either tone deaf or have no hope of appreciating quality songwriting

[@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r]

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

[@Geoff_24]

@@Userrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.r definitely lol

[@wolfrayet25officialfilms]

Really amazing how just a simple dominant chord can take you to another key on the fly.

[@timtravasos2742]

Wow. I never knew that, but I hear it in the Beatles song.

[@bobsmith3291]

On the mothhhha ficking flyyyy biiiirch

[@Elwrt455]

One of the BEST music theorist on KZbin. I really enjoy your videos and as a songwriter learning

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!

[@deementia6796]

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!

[@meller7303]

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

[@bazicuber1037]

Same!

[@samuelparrish7425]

That’s exactly what I heard

[@josrodsedre5142]

Back when Maroon 5 made actual music… Songs about Jane was a great album

[@meller7303]

@@josrodsedre5142 agree 100%

[@jerickalegarbes6906]

same

[@deliusmyth5063]

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”.

[@whoschiliisit1752]

Cool idea, what’s the link between the Smokey songs, and maybe some more examples?

[@MrGiuanin]

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

[@kieranl5249]

@@MrGiuanin I think he’s just saying the innovator of the 2-5-1 was Cole porter

[@MrGiuanin]

@@kieranl5249 yep, he is😬😬😬

[@negritokimba1614]

aand how high the moon...fly me to the moon...etc..etc...so many standars jazz use that...

[@user-rd6vu]

As a music student, I adore and appreciate your videos so much. Thank you! :)

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you!

[@Jtmcad14]

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.

[@berdeter]

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 !

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!!!

[@stupidteous]

so true the improv is amazing, i never knew 2-5-1 was that practical

[@reginaldperiwinkle]

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. 😁

[@DavidBennettPiano]

😎

[@landondavismusic]

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 KZbin. This is my content. Keep it up!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Glad you like them! Thanks 😊😊😊

[@Gremunky]

If you haven't already, could you do a video on dominant 7 chords vs major 7 chords?

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Good idea!

[@cmyk8782]

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.

[@cmyk8782]

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

[@bedgegog]

@@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.

[@jeremywilson15147]

@@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.

[@dpa103304]

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.

[@philipkudrna5643]

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!

[@aria7867]

I've learned so much about music from you! Thanks for making my research easier :)

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Great! 😀😀😀

[@ivanmusicmx]

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!

[@drummermomcjs]

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.setyawan]

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!

[@Fsilvacanada]

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

[@kfk1988]

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

[@patrickdietz2403]

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

[@liquidsolids9415]

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!

[@landondavismusic]

Great example of a ii IV I

[@liquidsolids9415]

@@landondavismusic Thanks!

[@dalebaker9109]

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.

[@KronosVengence]

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.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you! 😊😊😊😊

[@zinger7863]

This is amazingly well done! Going through all 12 keys at the end was truly incredible. Thank you!

[@BackyardRonin]

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

[@DavidBennettPiano]

😊😊😊😊

[@dwntgrnd]

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.

[@rdwwdr3520]

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.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you! That means a lot!

[@hi-five4960]

Ayyyyy, you did my idea! I feel so proud. I hope you'll make more of these!

[@hi-five4960]

You would definitely have plenty of well-known examples if you do one about I V vi IV or I vi IV V

[@peterkelley6344]

Your improvisations are remarkable. I keep enjoying them.

[@punkin-people]

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

[@punkin-people]

also how you explain how to use this in our own composition

[@gerwinlandemard1652]

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

[@mustuploadtoo7543]

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? 😁

[@TigerRogers0660]

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 !!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Nice!! 😊😊

[@JiveDadson]

Write the bass line as a melody, then make the chords work with that.

[@TigerRogers0660]

@@JiveDadson That is a very good idea! I did that once before when i created a bass line before the melody or lyrics.

[@composer7325]

Excellent, David, thank you.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks Peter!

[@BillMcGirr]

Yet another interesting and informative video. Always learning something here. Great content. Best wishes.🎸💪👍

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!!!

[@gambtheshire2907]

Yet another brilliant video David. I look forward to your posts as they are truly informative, educational and enjoyable 👍

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks! 🙂🙂

[@nolansimard27]

As a drummer learning theory for guitar this is so great to truly rap my head around it

[@josephmckenna4068]

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

[@gregorycugnod1693]

Today you opened new horizons for me with that il V I. So once again, thank you

[@DavidBennettPiano]

😀😀😀

[@colinburgess7728]

brilliant lesson and great playing. I really learned a lot from this thanks

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you!

[@judih.8754]

Wow David that was terrific playing on your part. I also greatly enjoyed your explanation of this sequence. Bravo 👏

[@barrycoulter6951]

Spot on…. Learned some things about cadences and some chord placements watching this…. Theres a hint more beneath this defining lesson..! Thx David!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Cheers! 😊😊

[@federiconovolissi7067]

After this video i'm 100% sure that radiohead never used this progression.

[@michaellandreth1392]

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"....

[@teb6483]

Great video! Excellent explanation. Japanese Music also love Two Five One progressions and circle of fifths harmony.

[@nikolacar3503]

the improvisation at the end of the video was beautiful

[@zinger7863]

This lesson is unbelievably well done and absolutely fascinating. Thank you

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Glad it was helpful!

[@SoleaGalilei]

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.

[@sacriste]

Try his second channel

[@gregrice1354]

David, wonderful!! Thank you. Your teaching has become so great! You have compressed or contained so much music theory, notation, modulation, understanding keys, harmonizing - all in a 17 minute video. I'm old, and wish I'd seen your materials - probably before you were born! Your variety of sample music performances, recordings, with the elegant visual of time-tracking the music performance with the written music score, and your explanatory narration is very much on target. If I just quiet my obsessively questioning mind - about written notation form ii V I, the annoyances of speaking the notation, compared to speaking the sheet music notes, all of which infuriates me by seeming to over-complicate learning/teaching music - I get it filled in by you. probably irritating explanatory rant section: (It takes my brain, just "out of it" to stop and try to mentally shift gears from playing a few chords on guitar I know, to just use the needed time to convey musical information, under variety of spoken/written "codes" or "languages" - let's use numbers to refer to chord structures - Roman Numerals in written form, but English numerals spoken, but one must understand that the Roman numerals will be lower case in this instance. . .OMG I know American Sign Language, some computer codes, and other spoken languages, and this disjointed Mess of Music Theory/Performance/Notation just SCREAMS to me for some more elegant unification. The typical animated graphic in many music recording videos, with the continuous flowing presence of colored -coded to notes in octaves- vertical bars (sustained notes) or dots (short/brief notes) displayed above a piano keyboard is a hopeful model for some coherent, comprehensible communication of music. The history compacted in the notations and name-labeling is wonderfu, fascinating for historic, sociological and historic purposes, but NOT to teach or even communicate in 1 person to 1 person conversation/tutorials - except perhaps with better, consistent, communication means. ) end rant. Masterful educators obviate so much pain, fear, intimidation, confusion, and delay or abandonment of continued music education. I think you could use this one video as a "calling card" or sample of the excellence of your current level of teaching and sharing music theory, performance, and appreciation of music. Great work, young man! Thanks again. 2-19-2022

[@GaZonk100]

I agree...it's his genius in the selection of examples too

[@lostpulsar]

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!

[@EdgyNumber1]

This is the BEST video to describe (and demonstrate) the 2-5-1 progression I have seen on KZbin. Great fun, great work! 👍

[@jrpipik]

A good substitute dominant chord in a ii-V7-I is bII7. in a ii-bII7-I, the bII7 shares the exact tritone found in the V7, so the resolution to the major is quite smooth.

[@marcuslefebvre8595]

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.

[@hania88888]

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[@DavidBennettPiano]

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[@nedb8653]

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[@eddmaster9]

David you are a legend for posting such valuable information on KZbin.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks Edd!

[@robertYTB78g]

Very helpful, and I enjoyed listening to you play the piano at the end. I hope you keep putting segments like that in.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!

[@jyotektosgaimur]

Absolution era Muse used alot of these but my favourite would probably be Endlessly's as its so satisfying in the context of the chorus.

[@jacobkilstrom]

Amazing! You just made me interrested of the ii-V-I progressions!

[@ClueSign]

Just want to say how great your little cover versions are in all your vids.

[@ELHOMIE__]

This should be as long as that one Victorious video that keeps showing up in my recommended videos

[@Desson58]

Your method of instruction is so good. I really appreciate how simply you lay down the tracks of learning. Thank you!

[@1950francesca]

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!

[@melaniekeane5176]

Such a helpful tutorial, thank you! My music theory has come on leaps and bounds since I subscribed!

[@KingGrio]

That casual talking while doing all that playing on the piano legitimately makes me jealous of how easy it is for you. I play guitar, I can't have a casual conversation as I play.

[@kevinstaggs5048]

Thank you for sharing your musical knowledge.

[@inspiredbubbles0304]

I used to pretend to play bass and guitar many many years ago. Althoughnot playing anything anymore, I truly enjoy your videos on music theory. You make it so easy even for those who have minimal knowledge on topic. Thank you so much for all the information and knowledge brought in an easy but complete way.

[@Arycke]

Hello. Do you mean literally pretending to play while holding a bass or guitar? Could you elaborate please? You say you "used to pretend to play" then say "not playing anything anymore" and those contradict each other. Thank you.

[@inspiredbubbles0304]

@@Arycke I used to play. But I didnt play well. Hence the tongue in cheek with the "pretending to play". I dont remember the last time I played an instrument, so essentially I dont play anything (although I do remember few basic chords)

[@Arycke]

@Flavia Restitutti gotcha. It wasn't discernible with 100% certainty what you meant/if it was tongue in cheek without further information. Thanks for responding, I appreciate the clarification.

[@dylanbuckle114]

This is a brilliant video. Really like your style of teaching. Clear and well paced. Keep up the great work 👍

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you!

[@imabitofanarse5870]

So glad I found this channel, love your videos

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you 😊

[@MastaVo]

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 :)

[@PianoDadDan]

Outstanding video. You’re a great teacher.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you!

[@chaconneind3777]

3:17 I once heard in a MLP song (“Road to Friendship” in its namesake episode) the fifth chord there was used as a minor one, and it surprisingly to me really fit the vibe. I was amazed as a little composer myself! It goes to show that when it comes to music, nothing is carved in stone. I want to know if there are more examples of this particular idea.

[@smcaqua1079]

Wow. Because of your comment I actually searched for that song and heard what you were talking about! I was so proud of myself for hearing it (cause I dont have much experience in chords) So... thanks for your comment and which led me to a huge confidence boost 😄

[@chaconneind3777]

@@smcaqua1079 A brilliant touch isn’t it! MLP songs are arguably underrated. Right back at you! This certainly made my day. Congratulations! 👍 Keep up the good work!

[@dougkidder9069]

Love Your Videos David ❤!!!!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Cheers Doug!

[@MildredStain]

as usual, great lesson. I always learn and get so inspired by your lessons. I do want to note that you skipped Bb Major in your circle of ii V I. Only reason I noticed it is because I wrote them down to use as another practice cycle.

[@bbgrunt5351]

This was fabulous!! I've always wondered what to do with that progression. Thank you.

[@freddylive4181]

I don't think I ever realized the 2 chord can be Major or Dominant .. Thank You David!!

[@goodluck_]

Damn, your playing of the last is hype, bro. And your videos are so helpful

[@starfishsystems]

Another tidy example is Michael Franks' "Down in Brazil" which modulates by whole tones DOWNWARD through six key centers. This overlays the ii of each new key onto the I of the previous key. Here are the first two segments: • Amaj7 • Am7 D7 Gmaj7 • Gm7 C7 Fmaj7 •

[@PotatoesAreUs]

Muse's Knights of Cydonia changes key from E minor to C minor to Ab minor and then back to E minor using 2 5 1s in its first half, that's an example I enjoy a lot.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Nice!!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I wish I had subscribed to your channel in 1960. You would have changed my life and let me learn a new language that I always heard but could never speak.

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

soooooo much better than charles cornell. 4 minutes into the video and hes showing us how to create chords out of the major scale like children. I just wanted to know the buzz about 2 - 5 - 1, not a re run of grade theory. I saw your video on the recommended side and knew your video would be better, and what do ya know, you start it RIGHT off with the 2 - 5 - 1. Kudos, one of the best music channels on youtube!

[@greg_rhythm_beats]

Your videos are fantastic!

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thank you 😊

[@Symphonicrockfran]

That piano playing went BEAST MODE at the end

[@DavidBennettPiano]

😂😂😃😃

[@thomasperathoner2067]

I love everyone of your videos! Would it be possible to have some alt-j, tool and some more king gizzard analysis? :)

[@RO-wn1dg]

Since buying the Real Book, I've realised almost every jazz song is basically a blues or a 2-5-1 with a bunch of dominant 7ths, maj7ths and flat 9ths.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Yeah, basically!

[@RO-wn1dg]

@@DavidBennettPiano it really demystified a lot of jazz for me, to be honest. It no longer feels so complex

[@khanes5376]

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.

[@dugl]

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.🧐

[@paoladiaz3669]

I really love this channel

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!

[@ItamarBell]

this is one good video! gonna watch it one every week for a year!

[@OriginalVondy]

Honorable mentions: The Great Gig In the Sky at around 0:18 mark you can hear the following chord progression Key of F: Gm7 (ii) - C9 (V) - Gm7 (ii) - C9 (V) - Fmaj7 (I) Key of Eb: Fmaj7 (II) Bbmaj7 (V) - Ebmaj7 (I)

[@Novemberbridges]

You are the most important notification bell I've hit on KZbin. All i do is wait for your videos. If you were in a completely different field, you'd still be among that field's most insightful and helpful teachers.

[@patrickdietz2403]

With Mr Bennetti actually get more then I would get in one tutorial then a semester of wasted money for the same information but I love David’s approach makes it simple and quite frankly I say right on DBP

[@jcarty123]

Note that the similar "I ii V", used as a song's backbone (not a transitional device), is the corniest of all chord progressions. Only a master can use it without sounding lame. Mozart Sonata k.333 is an example of a master using it well, yet still sounding dangerously close to corny.

[@kencobb]

Townes Van Zandt's use of it in Two Girls doesn't sound too terribly corny.

[@karangautam6054]

great video as always 👍👍🙏🙏 please make a video on minor scale harmonic functions .🙏 keep creating great content .love from India❤️

[@Uncle_Torgo]

Really interesting stuff. I play guitar rather than piano, but most of your videos are equally useful regardless of instrument. Thanks.

[@DavidBennettPiano]

Thanks!

[@Zwebbbel]

Literally every piece of music in Jazz history

[@jasonmudgarde286]

There's not many modern composers who does modulations better than Stevie Wonder. However, I especially love songs like " end of a love affair" which use 2 5 1 going down a whole tone twice, also film score Laura and many bossa classics like o barquinho. Anyone else love that progression? Anyway many thanks for your uploads