The 2-5-1 Explained for Jazz Piano

[@wicksp335]

Studied jazz for some time. Every time I watch one of yours, I learn something I didn't know, thank you.

[@jasperdeboer3257]

Hello Julian, my name is Jasper. I recently stopped having lessons on account of the fact that my teacher was no longer available, but luckily I found and purchased your Collector's Edition to help me learn Jazz, something I've wanted to do since I started Piano 10 years ago when I was 8. I've found your teachings to be very helpful. And in studying the chord progressions in this video, I discovered that one of my own compositions, made 6 years ago, actually followed the ii-V-I chord progression, and it BLEW MY MIND! To think that I've been playing simple Jazz all this time! Best wishes, and please don't stop teaching :)

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

I am too much of a Noobie to really be watching this, but I've been smitten and have been practicing 2 5 1 progressions already, but not that smoothly. This was the most comprehensive yet straightforward explanation I've seen, Bravo. So glad I subbed.

[@caesarkhanyile8601]

just got a piano a month and half ago as gift from a friend,through your videos m beginning to see the light.just a matter of time and practice.l m looking forward to buy your material. really you helping us a lot.thank you so much.

[@jazztutorial]

I love hearing this Caesar - so glad things are making sense. I'll be posting a new video every Friday from now on.

[@bobstovall5449]

Julian, This is, of all of your videos I've seen, my absolute favorite. This video enabled me, for the very first time, to have any understanding at all of the cycle of fifths. I've watched this one about 50 times and I seem to learn something new every time I watch it. Of course I may only think I'm learning something new because I've forgotten what I had learned previously but that's another story for another day. Thank you for all you contribute here.

[@midiacstudio]

By far the best Jazz Tutorials I've found so far. . . gave up looking a while ago. Glad I went searching again. . . Love he exotic 4 chords I found first with you. . . looking forward greatly to the rest. . . found a promoter her for sure! WTG!

[@Thanatip2004BMZ]

11:26 *lick*

[@JDEANFIA]

You are a teacher's teacher.... great video as always!

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much Jonathan, really pleased this one helped :)

[@TranNguyen-tg5zx]

great video as always

[@HubertEtAlice]

Hi Julian, this is realy a great lesson. I had been wondering for quite a time why Jazz is all about ii-V-I - Well, now thanks to you, I know why. Your explanations are very straightforward, esp. when you explain the differences between major and minor ii V I. The examples at the end of the video are very useful, particularly to a beginner like me. I also liked very much the way you explain that a ii V I is simply the end of a circular progression. Looking forward to see more. Thanks.

[@azaak_melody]

Real Great teacher . I am old man but >> I learned from you too much and many information thanks allot our dear teacher 🙏 best and all regards from Ahmed kahfagy 💓🎶

[@gwenethrosenlund536]

You are the first person who has explained this so eloquently but simple.. Thank you!!!

[@panache13ful]

Discovered Julian during quarantine. What an incredible clear teacher. I bought the entire book. Thank you! Thank you!

[@dannyd40100]

WOW, Julian, man, thanks so much for all these great videos. I'm working through Autumn Leaves and because of your well-structured and insightful teaching, I am feeling things on a whole new level! Kudos to you, and hope you keep churning out such high-caliber material!!

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much Dan! Really pleased these help, and your words inspire me to keep posting and hopefully raising the bar. Thank you!

[@jimbass123]

I've watched a ton of piano tutorials on the web and, for me, these are the best out there. Thanks for another great lesson!

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much Jim - this means a lot to me. I'll be uploading a new video every Friday from now on :)

[@allepicos2252]

Very good. I am happy that I found your Channel. I have to learn a lot the coming years. ^^

[@lyndafoster9437]

I am a novice and this is a fabulous explanation. Thank you

[@cooganbeggs4942]

JEEEEZ!!!! Years I've been trying to learn jazz and understand some of these principles and you explain it better than anyone ...ever!! I'm a trumpet player and find your videos so much help! Thank you!

[@coajrmusic]

Julian, the info and demos are invaluable no matter what instrument a person plays. I happen to be a sax man and I'll be working with this vid for quite a while. The more I understand the use and effect of various chords the more effective my melodic line becomes. You are a great teacher... thank you for all that you do.

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Chet for this inspiring comment - a great start to the day for me. And I'm glad that my videos aren't only being watched by piano players. And stay tuned - in a couple of weeks I'll be posting a video on 'Exotic Dominant Scales' which I think will be up your alley as a saxophonist. It will follow on from this video nicely.

[@rosieposy8]

so brilliant! I think I might just understand ! Thank you. I have wanted to learn this for years and had the Mark Levine book but just couldn't get my head around it. You are a brilliant teacher :D

[@drum789]

Every one share this video!! This is awesome information, that many "pros" won't explain like Julian just did... I will promote your channel non-stop, when u get u tube famous please continue to deliver such great content! These types of channels are hard to come by now a days, Keep them coming Julian!!

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much drum789 for the lovely inspirational comment - I'm so glad these videos help you, and I appreciate every like, share & comment - thanks so much!

[@tobyrobloxmore8250]

jazztutorial your videos are explainatory though

[@tobyrobloxmore8250]

jazztutorial :)

[@hisnibs1121]

Very useful, and particularly well explained and illustrated. It was especially helpful to hear the sound those chord progressions (in major and minor) alongside the verbal explanation, and with the text of the chords below on the screen. My existing fragmentary knowledge of 2-5-1s was significantly solidified. I'd somehow also never picked up on, or previously been told, that 2-5-1s were part of the Circle of 5ths! Then to put it in context with a couple of examples in standards without getting lost in the detail was great. Thanks and well done.

[@matt6288joyce]

What a superb lesson! I’m actually a guitarist but trying to expand my understanding of ‘why’ things sound good. I’m just a self taught hobbiest but have been stuck in a rut for a few years as I have no formal music theory knowledge. Your video is incredibly useful and I’ll be buying your book for sure! Thank you for such great content

[@MaimiZhang]

Thank you for this. Although I am preparing to buy a piano but this will really help me to play and compose Jazz songs in future. Looking forward and I am not losing my hope to learn Jazz music.

[@jimmccloskey3601]

These videos are much more thorough and articulate than other resources I've found. Well done and many thanks! Wish I'd found them earlier!

[@dilkiperera3318]

What a great teacher....

[@DaBaSoftware]

Great video, i love your unabashed use of 'the lick' during Autumn Leaves 🤣🤣

[@alex-er3de]

@7:30, I exited out of full screen to give you a thumbs up. Great video as always

[@MackenMusic]

Thank you you are one of my favorite Jazz teacher online

[@davidbutler6097]

i think these videos are the best thing since Mark Levine's book. Thank you for another great video.

[@NotUrBiz]

I must have watched a dozen videos before yours..to finally learn that the 251 (and 6251) comes from the cycle of fifths. Every other video shows what it is....but not "why" it's a thing. This now makes so much more sense. Thank you! P.S. I'm a self-taught guitarist who just started learning jazz tunes, and I'm not having so much trouble learning to play them, but to understand them...

[@BodyBelongsToGod]

Really great tutorial. I especially appreciate the Minor ii, V,I explanation...just makes sense now. .

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Debra - you're right, the minor ii-V-i doesn't get mentioned much and that was my main point in this video, that there are 2 different ii-V-I's, not just the major one. Thanks for the comment!

[@BodyBelongsToGod]

jazztutorial my question undoubtly will show will novice understandng of piano...but who cares.....when playing a minor scale...can you or should you include the harmonic and melodic minor scales...are will playing sounds off? Do you usually play these scales at the end of a phrase....I never know quite when it is most appropriate to include a scale.....

[@sheryljoannaangelica]

such detailed and great explanation .. thankyou so much

[@RayhanTee]

Thank you so much for this video. Thank you so much for your channel. I never knew these kinda stuff existed on youtube! I have never studied jazz before nor have I listened to much of it but I love how it's played & sung. Always wanted to learn but never knew where to start. Never thought of youtube searching it actually. Was looking on internet for how to arrange dissonant chords which led to reharmonization and led to this channel and I was like BOOM. HOOKED. I also have to say the way you teach is really amazing. How much clarity there is in your explanation. It's just... amazing! I am currently studying my music theory as well and am really really interested in it and finding another teacher who explains so well is just... AMAZING. When everything you've learnt before just clicked, that feeling is so amazing. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can't wait to learn so much more! Please never stop making these videos! It's so awesome!!!

[@dawityisma8627]

u are the best teacher Julian

[@emilyhartman8255]

Julian you are a great teacher! It’s very hard to find good material. First time jazz has made sense to me (after several attempts!). Was watching your videos all day yesterday 🤣

[@FrankDeruyck]

Of all vids on the internet: one of the very BEST

[@madtomtan]

Very good explanation. Easy to understand.

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Madeleine! Glad this was useful :)

[@alejandrolituma7657]

Very clear explanation.

[@randyclere2330]

I Continue to harvest so much understanding from your videos. Play the Chapman Stick, I can approach that instrument in many ways, one being able to play extended chords as on piano…. Being a bass player (self taught) for 40+ years, I find harmony and melody are opening up to me… Thanks!

[@careypayne1892]

Very easy to follow. So helpful. Thank you.

[@anilec333]

very useful lesson!!

[@CalebPendergast]

I really appreciate your high quality professional videos :)

[@jazztutorial]

Thank you Caleb! Really happy to know these help you :)

[@Alex-mq8kq]

I really like these in depth music theory videos

[@jimsaintamour2]

Fantastic!! This was extremely informative and helpful. Much appreciated

[@mrdjangofreeman5560]

Brilliant and complete, thx 😊

[@drfortheorlingas]

Thanks so much for this video. This explanation has been a revelation for me and I now understand all this ii-v-I stuff. Been teaching myself jazz piano n ur a great help

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Fred - yes this should have been one of the first topics I covered. I'm now making sure I cover the fundamentals which have been missing.

[@blackbird0147]

I really appreciate vour work - and your way to explain things clearly and tell everybody what he needs to know.

[@jazztutorial]

Wow thanks for the inspiring comment! A great way for me to start my weekend, thank you

[@josehp_han]

really cool. It's really helpful for me to understand what the 2-5-1. I've been studied alone piano 4~5 years but now i see what it is.

[@jazztutorial]

Really pleased to hear this - thanks for the great comment. Stay tuned - I'm uploading a lot of new videos over the next few weeks & months.

[@bubbarand2561]

Yes. Well explained and very helpful to me. I wonder if you could spend a little time explaining how melody relates to ii V I - how the 7ths and 3rds interweave to move the progression forward and how the improviser can select the note wanted.

[@jerrybriardy]

Thank you for making this very clear and easy to understand!

[@skiiernp]

fantastic video, thanks!

[@ejvt]

Your videos are really nice. Very well made explanations of concepts. Thank you for sharing your knowledge Julian.

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much ejvt! Really appreciate you saying this :)

[@laurastoyanova]

As always excellent - your explanation makes it so clear its really good and comprehensive. With the demonstration is fun and easy to learn... :-)

[@gillianlove1611]

Thankyou so much- I am finding your tutorials so much more useful than trawling through dusty theory books. I'm really joining the dots on my jazz theory. Much gratitude for you sharing what you know.

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Gillian!

[@SoundSeeker2024]

Excellent!

[@Alex-mq8kq]

I really like these lessons

[@jisupark5703]

Wonderful instruction. Thank you for your intuitive explanations. It helped me understand jazz music much better.

[@starros1]

Thank you, Julian, for sharing your awesome talent and dedication. Now I can progress further in understanding the 2-5-1 chord progression. Much Appreciated!

[@cmstilllearning4418]

Finally! someone tells me that a 2 5 1 progression is in 7th chords always…Thank you.

[@laurielyon7740]

Very well explained!

[@t.c.9838]

Excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@sparkspark833]

Thanks, Julian, another eureka moment for me!!

[@jazztutorial]

Really glad to hear this G! I'll be posting new videos every Friday from now on :)

[@eduardkemperman245]

thanks a lot for your explanation , finaly i understand the meaning of 2-5-1

[@VinceECT]

Thanks so much for the videos Julian. Every time I watch one another penny drops and things just all get a bit clearer. ;-) I'm going to get your eBook in a few days if for nothing else to say "thanks" for all the videos. And then I'll probably learn a whole lot more too. ;-)

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much Vince! Really pleased these videos help, and thanks, I appreciate your support.

[@manuelcaceres8592]

Jazztutoral is great! Thanks a lot manuel (bariloche argentina)

[@phlafosse]

Enjoyed the mini lessons, Thanks

[@arquimidesalban7087]

Thanks for sharing all of these videos .. interesting , we all know they´re excellent for a better understanding of music .. and in this case the genre of Jazz .

[@ezekielthemack]

Thanks for this lesson Julian, it was very useful.

[@jazztutorial]

Glad to hear this Ezekiel! Thank you for your comment

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Second time watching, and its such a great explanation.

[@brandnathan]

Thank you very much Julian. This is so usefull.

[@jazztutorial]

You're welcome Nathan - thanks so much for the comment, I'm really pleased this one helped!

[@Rombizio]

Great video. Another 4 years and I think I will be able to fully understand 2-5-1 progressions. Than I will be able to play some pieces.

[@fantazmagallery886]

Thank you!

[@Catandbeats]

Every video you have done is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for your time. Can't wait to safe up some cash to buy your book

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks so much Cat - I really appreciate your kind words, gives me all the inspiration I need and makes me love editing videos :)

[@jessegomez550]

Super helpful.

[@toniamarchesiello7508]

Grazie mille Julian, ben fatto! 👌

[@nesschallis1909]

Thanks Julian for another excellent video tutorial :)

[@fitforsoccer000]

I love the Once and For All videos.

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Fitforsoccer - I think it says exactly what I aim for when making a video, and is starting to become my slogan.

[@hothempire]

Thank you so much, Julian. I like the depth and professionalism in your material.m - just found out through the /jazztheory subreddit. As a guitar player trying to expand in jazz, this is great stuff.

[@andyrothauser1312]

Been reading your book and practicing. These are the first clear and CONCISE , logically presented explanations of music theory I've found. All the others tend to make my mind wander because they are either too fast or too chatty or they skip over important points. Your presentations are excellent. However I find that I practice with a higher level of interest when I can play an actual song and learn to coordinate chords and melody, so I try to pick up the chord progressions for "Afternoon in Paris" and "Autumn Leaves" from your videos, but it's a little difficult to catch the fingering and the exact timing of chord changes. I know there are many lead sheets available but I really like your arrangements. Do you have those two songs available in a downloadable document form?

[@nunbutthelonelyhart]

Nicely done.

[@trinilive2]

this is great,best lessons.

[@jazztutorial]

Thank you Hermus, really appreciate you saying this :)

[@matthewdavies269]

Your videos are wonderful. You have taught me a lot. On another note, would you be able to tell me the name of the short track you used for the "II-V-I Homework" slide??

[@carlosguimaraes7758]

So great your music theory videos. I appreciated it so much. Thank you.

[@GlobalEnglishSupernaturals]

9:16 I want to transpose down a minor third to suit my voice so that the starting chord is not cm7 as Justin shows but Am7. Thanks again Justin, great practise for me. The way you play the chords in the left hand eg root 7 & 3rd in there will also help me do more interesting harmonies in right hand, be it melody line, partially harmonized melody lines or creating full chords in the melody at points (thinking about how to voice in 2nds/4ths/5ths) x

[@abellizandro8743]

You have the knowledge, and the method. Please, keep it up! Do you have any jazz booklet out there that we can purchase ?You’re a great instructor and pianist. Greetings from a Cuban-American Please, if you will , check : Chucho and Bebo Valdes , la comparsa . One of my favorites from the late Cuban composer and pianist , Ernesto Lecuona. It’s originally in F sharp , but they play it in Fm jazz style two pianos , father and son

[@jamesgrellier4750]

Thank you very much for making this, Julian. It's an excellent explanation. I came here to understand better the minor ii-V-I and you have helped me enormously. I'm wondering though, why you describe the minor ii-V-i as coming from the natural minor. Elsewhere, I've seen the harmonic minor described as the starting point for the progression, and the chords as D half diminished, G dominant 7 and CminMaj. Are both explanations "correct"?

[@sonov6305]

subscribed an I plan to master this course very nice lessons :)

[@Dewit51]

Great tutorials man! Thanks!

[@DrTrydsim]

You're videos are so helpful!!!! I now understand Jazz even more than what I read in the books but I'm going to keep these videos as a reference and the books I'm reading because it's helping. DO you have any videos to purchase or just youtube?

[@jazztutorial]

Derrell Simmons Thank you Derrell, really pleased these videos help. I'm not currently selling videos - I just have my Jazz Theory ebook at www.jazzherobooks.com I will also be releasing my ear training video course before the end of the month, which I'll announce in a video.

[@PLanBBeaTZ]

Great Stuff!!As Always

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks Adrian! I'll be posting every Friday from now on :)

[@PLanBBeaTZ]

jazztutorial great!!!I

[@JohnStraussmusic]

great tutorial thank you

[@jazztutorial]

Thanks John! Glad you liked this one :)

[@JohnStraussmusic]

I find Music theory to be very interesting and your approach is unique (in a good way) compared to the rest on youtube. certainly cleared up a few things for me.

[@billihilton4560]

Thank you so much for uploading these precious lessons!

[@zippidydoodaazippidypap2818]

Are you going to make an app to learn jazz improvisation? Or any you could recommend?

[@lucaskrywicki1478]

great lesson! thanks for the hard work.

[@vinsen0810]

It's so beautiful!!!

[@petermcmurray2807]

Great thank you. I find stopping the video and noting the examples most instructive. I have been wondering why many Bb instrument players call the circle of fifths and write it backwards as the circle of fourths. It does seem that most progressions go that way. Any thoughts?

[@Elintasokas]

Thank you. A lot of useful information here! I've always rather thought that the chords resolve up a fourth rather than down a fifth.

[@peterdaoust9146]

It might help the beginner if I add the comment to your excellent video that the Bb maj7 in the minor changes the Ab to A but could also be a Bb dom7 chord leaving the natural form of minor.

[@fajarnugroho1051]

excuse sir Julian. I'm really a beginner in jazz and just started to watch your lessons. I am pretty confused that in the autumn leaves example, it used F7 instead of Fmajor7 eventhough it's a circle of fifth. Why ? Is it substituted. I though only the V can be dominant. Anyway, you really are a good teacher. You keep going from about 6 six years ago until now. Keep it up !

[@joshcharlat850]

I liked this lesson.