A 2-5-1 progression follows the Circle Of Fifths (as far as root notes go). Each chord resolves the prior chord and is therefore harmonically pleasing. The V-I is the most satisfying movement in Western music and the 2-5-1 progression is essentially two V-I resolutions in series.
@JohannesHeld Жыл бұрын
👍
@Bubdiddly Жыл бұрын
I think i - IV7 is the most satisfying
@LogicalQ Жыл бұрын
Pay the quarter, get on the horse, it goes up and down, and around, circle, circular, all good things… -crazy guy in Happy Gilmore
@nelsonnicholson6175 Жыл бұрын
@@Bubdiddly Followed by bVII?
@dbay9408 Жыл бұрын
@@nelsonnicholson6175 You could, it's a very popular progression in Rock and Pop. I IV bVII, i IV bVII. Notice the functionality is the same. The minor one chord simply functions as a ii chord to a V7(IV7) with the bVII being a "root" chord (if you resolve it). In fact, in jazz, we learn to move the whole key through fourths. An example in C major would be. C Major I - F major IV - Bdim vii - E Minor iii - A Minor VI - D Minor ii - G Major V - C Major I. This is called a 1 4 7 3 6 2 5 1 progression. In Bohemian Rhapsody, Notice it's actually a 6 2 5 1 (After the first bar) Am - Dm - GM - CM. You can put 2 5 1s and 5 1s anywhere.... literally anywhere. Then when you introduce super imposition you scratch your head and think "are there actually any notes I can't play in a key" ??? Then examine it from the functionality of sub-dominantes / dominantes / tonics etc.... IV and ii are subdominant - II V I can be IV V I V and VII are dominant - II V I could be - II VII I or - IV VII I III and VI are usually leading into a subdominant or used to extended to stability of the Tonic chords (I chord) so are called pre-dominant or mediant- III II V I or VI II V I take the most famous western chord progression in pop! I VI IV V - 1 6 4 5 TONIC - Predominant (mediant) - SUBdominat - Dominant - and then back to the TONIC. It may not seem to move circularly, but it does. By changing the quality of a chord ( 7, maj7, min7, min7b5, diminished etc) you can introduce circular and linear movement to your progressions regardless of the key you are in (within reason!). Like, take an I - II diminished - II - progression. We could play C major then C#dim then D minor. That's basically a: I (1) followed by a vii of II to the II. But diminished chords function as dominants so it's basically a I of the key followed by a V I or the subdominant. You could then resolve this to the V of the key (original I chord) or keep going up ! D# dim to E minor ! another VII (V) - I of the mediant chord (III chord)! These are usually referred to as secondary chords like secondary dominant. So a i - IV7 is a secondary dominant, it could easily go to the V7 and then back to the i or yes it could go the bVII ! or even bVII7 and then on to the bIII or back to i. The possibilities are endless!
@ardiris2715 Жыл бұрын
I believe you just taught 80% of Billy Joel's entire recorded library. (:
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Don't tell him that :)
@CallMeSmigl Жыл бұрын
Casually and flawlessly explaining the whole concept of scale degrees and major chord progressions as a sidenote is something that other youtubers make five videos with clickbait titles about. Awesome channel!
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Extra points for anyone who spots the cat cameo! :) (Edit: I had to reupload the video with a few minor corrections before the premier. My apologies to those who have had their comments deleted.)
@juanuribe8876 Жыл бұрын
14:30 haha! i claim my points
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
@@juanuribe8876 I'll write it down. Prizes will be handed out in 2098 :)
@juanuribe8876 Жыл бұрын
@@MangoldProject I'll be patient 🙏
@calokid Жыл бұрын
In classical music education, the idea is really about the harmonic rhythm of moving from subdominant (not always II) to dominant, then to tonic. "2-5-1" is an example of this movement, but outside of classical we'd just think of variations on that as substitutions to the chords. You can also do this kind of movement on a formal level... Like your song can have a section in the key or mode of I, then another in the key or mode of II (subdominant), then another in section in V, then end in the section in I again. Taking it further, in classical music, the movements of a piece can also relate to one another like this. Have fun!
@gabrielt1682 Жыл бұрын
Can you please describe with an example in C(or any other key) respected Sir, I think I’m getting it but I don’t clearly get it. Just a humble request. Thank you.
@calokid Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielt1682 In C, you can go to sub dominant (F (IV) or d (ii)), and then to the dominant, (G7, V).
@gabrielt1682 Жыл бұрын
@@calokid Thank you for taking time to reply Sir. Now I got it.
@reineh3477 Жыл бұрын
I never thought about it until you mention it, but this 2-5-1 is everywhere. If I would listen to my old CDs I would find it in a lot of songs. I might call the progression "taking of my shoes" when trying to find it in different songs.
@RockNRoll__ Жыл бұрын
💯%
@tronlady1 Жыл бұрын
Taking off my shoes???? 🤷🏻♀️🤔
@reineh3477 Жыл бұрын
@@tronlady1 yes. Taking of your shoes feels great.
@almscurium Жыл бұрын
Legendary
@norakat Жыл бұрын
That’s because it’s the basis of a lot of Jazz / Soul music
@lawrencetaylor4101 Жыл бұрын
Merci beaucoup. I've learned to use 2-5-1 but this was the best practical description of why it is used Music theory can be daunting, but this was so smoothly presented that I didn't have a migraine. LOL
@Medvedev_Dmitriy Жыл бұрын
Learning about the secondary dominant. This are they!
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
I'll take credit for being "the best PRACTICAL description"!
@DG-rd8zh Жыл бұрын
“Merci merci merci” - 🤓
@waxhead63 Жыл бұрын
No matter how much older I become I find there is always something to learn and this is particularly so with music ... very well explained and demonstrated without any BS ...🙏🙏
@rufogongora Жыл бұрын
both videos have been awesome, I had already learned bout 2-5-1 but putting it together with last video about the subdominants it now makes sense, I would love to learn about building complex chords with extensions like you are on the jazz section!
@owen_bell916 Жыл бұрын
The idea definitely needs a comeback! I absolutely adore the spicy motion it gives progressions. These videos are always increadibly entertaining and useful, Thank you and keep up the amazing work!
@AmeeliaK Жыл бұрын
MangoldProject: "don't overdo it" Jerome Kern, writing "All the things you are": "too late"
@3l84r70 Жыл бұрын
You sir have a great way of teaching. Thank you for sharing this knowledge, and doing so in such a clear and easy to follow video
@robertrussell9336 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant. Thank you.
@BBQDad463 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this great idea. Subscribed.
@Dave-nm8uk Жыл бұрын
Very good reminder of ideas which I thought I knew. Showing how the methods work with different scales is also something which is easy to miss the first few times around.
@skrijgsman Жыл бұрын
I wish somebody had taught me tonicization before teaching the 2-5-1. It makes so much more sense to lead into the concept this way.
@jinsongeo Жыл бұрын
Great Series on Mystery Chord progressions
@TheAtheistworld Жыл бұрын
So in the end it can be called as: tonicization of a chord with a secondary supertonic+secondary dominant. Right? Super lessons, bro!!
@Andreas_Straub Жыл бұрын
Thank You - VERY helpful!
@flowerpt Жыл бұрын
Very clear. Thank you.
@hsl49scorpion73 Жыл бұрын
The cat at 15:30. 😂
@lauraroberts22507 ай бұрын
Thank you. That was very informative.
@gabrielt1682 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir, it helps a lot. Needed this.
@DCPImages Жыл бұрын
Such a great teacher!
@loggert Жыл бұрын
Great video, I just think you should change the E7 to include G# instead of Ab that way it's more theoretically correct. :)
@3D1ofakind Жыл бұрын
I'm glad I'm not the only one, once you become familiar with chords it'll mildly infuriate you!
@loggert Жыл бұрын
@@3D1ofakind Yeah, I just can't unsee it :D
@cicik57 Жыл бұрын
do not forget that that 2 is half- diminished and not simple m7 like here in video for: moll base and in specific resolutions to major base ( "pretending" 2-5 to minor but resolve to major or minor 4 as a dominant, kinds of these )
@Roj0307 Жыл бұрын
Just a minor point - at 4:30 : For common tonal music, the "2" chord should be b-diminished rather than b-minor. B-minor is foreign to A minor. Using B-minor chord makes the sequence want to resolve to A major. (Of-course, the chromatic effect of using B-minor instead or B-dim can be used deliberately - as with the Beatles example. ) EDIT - oops I realised you covered this later at 16:30 sorry
@3D1ofakind Жыл бұрын
This type of engagement is great for learning, I found myself thinking the same thing until he covered it
@hannanathan564 Жыл бұрын
Yea same.. however, not b-dim. Should’ve been a half dim or min7b5 Yup, he already made that distinction lol.
@rosiefay7283 Жыл бұрын
Depends. Perhaps the tune goes f# g# a, using the upward melodic Am scale. Then Bm would suit the f#.
@hannanathan564 Жыл бұрын
@@rosiefay7283 hmm, I’m not doubting you, I just don’t think I’m following your description very well. Could you expound? F# G# A in A melodic minor is not a minor 2-5-1, so that’s where my confusion is. I’m interested in understanding what you’re saying though!
@moo639 Жыл бұрын
@@hannanathan564 F# G# A refers to a melodic minor melody. In which case the chords can be B minor, E dominant, A minor.
@johnhancock8463 Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@metaspherz Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your very helpful instructions! Cheers!
@CC-oz1ib Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for sharing👍👍
@stevenmqcueen7576 Жыл бұрын
Glad you changed the description of the lead-in chord from your previous video on the topic, where you unconventionally characterized it as being a fourth below the target chord instead of as being a fifth above.
@paulking2919 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic teaching! So clear and accessible.
@estherappiah7343 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the way you explain the theory behind the formation of the chords you play. It makes the playing very clear with understanding to me. I'm really ❤grateful
@purushothamd9272 Жыл бұрын
I like your demonstration,interesting
@PeterHawkins-iz3od Жыл бұрын
You, Sir, are a naturally illuminating person I believe, and this has helped your teaching approach to be very enjoyable, both for me, and I am sure for very many others, for a long time now. Thank you so much. Peter.
@byrondcarroll Жыл бұрын
Thank you man, I cut my teeth on gospel and this put rules behind what I thought was happenstance or preference.
@MarkMarxonsBassChannel Жыл бұрын
AWESOME video!!! Thanks 🙏
@ArunIyer Жыл бұрын
Excellent lesson good sir! Subbed. ❤
@burledavey8198 Жыл бұрын
Thanks heaps for your videos,pls keep doing what you do. I am just an average guitar player but the leading in chords sound so good. More on chord progressions would be appreciated. Thank you in advance. (Melbourne,Australia)
@bapidas423 Жыл бұрын
You are the best teacher i have ever seen on youtube. Salute from india.
@mrlee6740 Жыл бұрын
Your lessons are priceless
@praveenbalaratnam5087 Жыл бұрын
Both videos are very useful. Very much simplified thank you
@lucianobuccero Жыл бұрын
I learned this a long time ago - but I never understood it that well! Thanx!
@alnitaka Жыл бұрын
You show us the 2-5-1, which can be written 2-5-1-1, since you repeat the 1 chord for another beat. My favorite is a variation of this, namely 2-5-1-6, with some examples Dancing in the Moonlight, Stumblin In, and Primadonna.
@newandreview Жыл бұрын
Writing music has now become simple. Thank you.
@madovermusic459 Жыл бұрын
PLEASE soon UPLOAD VIDEO ON:- all the scales. How to play and practice running pieces on them ...what will be the fingering technique.
@carlgrainger2669 Жыл бұрын
👍🏻 not too shabby at all!
@maloneycraig Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I remember a video you posted some time back where people were giving you grief in the comments for making your two chord a minor 7 instead of half diminished in your “minor two five one”. I guess you could call this a response to that.
@opp0site Жыл бұрын
really well illustrated example thanks for the lesson!
@RobertJones-et7gh Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! Thanks!!!
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@jayagopi1 Жыл бұрын
Once again thanks a lot for sharing this wonderful video. Can't wait to see your next one🙏😊
@jayagopi1 Жыл бұрын
Never used the telegram app before. Will install and try. 😊
@jungjanos3118 Жыл бұрын
Clear. Subscribed.
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@eclipticom Жыл бұрын
Fantastic lesson again. Thanks a lot for sharing it!
@Transterra55 Жыл бұрын
Outstanding lesson....thanks!
@lucsteveessoe5283 Жыл бұрын
Before I even played the video: *In my head* C-> Bm7b5-> E7-> Am7 Man, I can't help it. that m7b5..
@norakat Жыл бұрын
I think a valuable thing taught here is that it teaches you to think out of the mode of just using the chords in the original scale/key you started on. So in example 2 when you go to a E7 and want to play a melody over it during that duration, what key or scale do you imagine yourself in?
@saquermangames6120 Жыл бұрын
So informative, thanks a lot!
@DOC2089 Жыл бұрын
Omg I’ve been talking about this theory for years and how todays rnb and hip hop and some pop have adapted the “Just the two of us” progression.
@SuperRingoffire1 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful lesson 👌☮
@NekromanKim Жыл бұрын
Love your videos! Could you please make a video with a breakdown of Don't Speak by No Doubt? It's a great song, seems simple, but when you start digging, it is quite complex
@TheAtheistworld Жыл бұрын
Super lessons, mate. Could u do a lesson about secondary lV subdominants?? There’s so little info about that around....everybody talks about sec dom, not sec subdom.. thnx❤
@abdullahshahzad333 Жыл бұрын
Yayyy its 2-5-1. I was right🥰. Brilliant video as always. Lots of new stuff to learn.
@bigdambluesband6295 Жыл бұрын
mystery chord is B sharp diminished minor seventh
@BlackHawkmw3 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video. Mangol can you make a tutorial on how to use strings in the background as u did it in one of ur videos in fl studio?
@buti Жыл бұрын
thank you so much!
@AbeThevlogger22 Жыл бұрын
Hi assaf aka mangold project hey man I just wanted to say that you’re videos inspire me so much when it comes to me playing the piano so anyways what I’m trying to say is that my piano habits & techniques are Not quite impressive because I always & I mean I always just play chord progressions all the time because I’ve been playing piano for 15 years & I’ve never played anything that was too hard just because I might get stage fright so I kinda need some advice on how to get away with just playing chords & pretty much chord progressions & trying to have hand independences & basically sound more impressive.
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
There's no way around it: You have to get over your fear of failing and start challenging yourself.
@jayantjrathod Жыл бұрын
Thank You So Much Sirjee
@tronlady1 Жыл бұрын
MAN that’s GOLD ❤
@CStoph1979 Жыл бұрын
After watching this video, its fun to note how quickly I recognize this turn around now in songs. Had no idea it was used so often outside of jazz. Pink Floyd - Brain Damage G A C G chorus Bm Em A D - 6251 Turnaround back to verse
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Yep. You cannot unsee it!
@Yorb. Жыл бұрын
The whole Dark Side of the Moon album is full of 2-5 stuff
@johnnyxmusic Жыл бұрын
Totally caught those Floyd feels…
@thatman3107 Жыл бұрын
I have a question in example 1. Shouldn't it be Bdim instead of Bmin, because F# isn't a part of Amin or Cmaj? If not, then could you please explain why? Edit: okay, I think I got my answer lol. I'm used to the harmonic minor for harmonies, so I was a little confused.
@scottsmith41458 ай бұрын
Aka "secondary dominants". Fundamental in all jazz music.
@broncheemims8493 Жыл бұрын
Thanks you for the in site.
@Ikkitsune Жыл бұрын
The first chords reminds me of Sia's "straight for the knife"!
@60beats44 Жыл бұрын
What generous person you are, Assaf. Having watched a number of your instructional videos, I am close to purchasing a 'table top' electric keyboard. Still not sure what to choose and I am wondering if you could suggest something of quality? Thank you so much once again, you seem to be an inspiration to so many.
@robertgumpi7235 Жыл бұрын
Hi all. Study „Fly Me to the Moon“ for wonderful multiple 2-5-1 progressions.
@GillisGil Жыл бұрын
Would you do a lesson on the song "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY" by Gilbert O'sullivan. Very unusual chord progression. Thanks.
@_da-baker_ Жыл бұрын
2:24 If you set your playback speed to 0.5, it sounds exactly like Nellie by Dr. Dog
@ustadspencertracy7195 Жыл бұрын
Can you make a video about how to harmonize a complex melody? Like Bach Ricercar or Lush Life.
@fraso2000 Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@brandonroberts13 Жыл бұрын
Yesterday plays a 4-5 (F-G played in C) not a 2-5 after the 6 chord. But I guess it's similar enough.
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
You're correct. I've told a little white lie. It's not too bad given that D minor is the relative minor of F major (and both F and Dm fulfill a subdominant role).
@rehkram Жыл бұрын
@@MangoldProject Carole King's You've Got a Friend is also a good fit for the chord melody.
@karlrovey Жыл бұрын
You can use IV in place of ii. Similarly, you can use vii diminished in place of V (though vii7 diminished can go anywhere).
@hanktheblesseddeejay Жыл бұрын
Just realised a 2 to a 5 is a 4th and a 5 to 1 is a 4th, it’s all 4ths
@constantinflux Жыл бұрын
15:39 Tiny meow!
@mangotheclown6030 Жыл бұрын
I'm a bit confused. Often the 2 and 5 chords aren't in key with the rest of the piece. Is that intentional, or am i doing something wrong? For example in your simple progression the Bm contains f# which isn't in the (assumed) key of Cmaj.
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
This is by design and very intentional. A 251 effectively momentarily modulates to the key of the "1".
@dcp8nts Жыл бұрын
Around the 15 minute area, the chords are not in sync with the visual. Anyway, yes, ii V 1s are great
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
Damn, every time I think I've gone over the video and everything looks good, something ends up being messed up nevertheless ... and KZbin doesn't let me upload corrections.
@dcp8nts Жыл бұрын
@@MangoldProject It's all good. And it didn't last for long. I love your videos. =)
@rutheproppi6265 Жыл бұрын
Maestro: thank you for the "privilege" of your time. Your genius for music is only surpassed by your teaching method; straightforward to the point. This video has shed light on the concept even though, I will never me at your level. I am also writing in regards to the Time Set in the Video 4:49 when you begin to play the progression, the previous section where you demonstrate the actual chords you are playing I understand, however, when you start to play the progression I am not able to follow the notes. Would it be possible and/or do you have a chart that has the notes in this progression in the Treble and Bass Staff. I am not asking for a "fribie" but if you have written this cadence and the ones that follow I am willing to pay for them. Either way, will you please squeeze some time in your busy schedule and give me an answer. Even just that cadence that starts at 4:49 would be fine. Again please do not stop doing what you are doing. Looking forward to hearing from you. Ciao, R
@waxhead63 Жыл бұрын
Interesting that example 4 progression is Still got the blues AKA Gary Moore ... music is just a numbers game
@Shooshie128 Жыл бұрын
You say the II V I isn’t used in modern music as much as it used to be. That’s probably true, but I’d say it’s not a true stylistic modulation or evolution from the past. Over the past 30 years the use of synths has driven technology to the point of putting a multi-million dollar studio of the 1990s into the bedrooms of kids and adults everywhere for practically nothing. Creating well-recorded music and getting your stuff in front of people has never been easier. It’s truly remarkable, but such ease favors the untrained musician. I mean, let’s not whitewash it; music is experiencing an ever-growing surge of creativity from amateurs. Amateurs don’t know all the harmonic subtleties that professionals do. Their stuff lacks it because they simply don’t know how to do it. Over time some of those amateurs actually learned music and became professionals. Meanwhile, trained musicians have taken their cues and done it even better. More people are bringing up the rear, partly because of training they’re getting from sites like this. We’ve seen the maturation of both the synths and those who play them, and I think the stylistic pendulum is starting to swing the other way, or at least slow down for its return to greater complexity through technique and knowledge. In time we’ll probably see a return to the appreciation for greater complexity in artistic expression. I think it’s happening as we speak.
@whoisthecoppacnk Жыл бұрын
Please, please do chord extensions and additions…please
@geraldjackson17829 ай бұрын
Some foods are tasty. Some are not! Your taste buds and tongue lets you know. So it is with western music and specifically chords, voicing, chord combination, chord patterns, etc. Your ear will tell you. Play any combination of notes and find out. You can make up chords almost anything. Dissonant or pleasant. It works or it doesn't. No rules. Music theory is all too complex.
@MangoldProject9 ай бұрын
I agree that the final arbiter of artistic merit is the artist, not some abstract set of rules. However, the number of combinations is such that it will take you many times the age of the universe to work through all of them, which is where music theory comes in handy.
@71sephiroth Жыл бұрын
At 12:31 Mind explaining a bit how you created from C to Dm to Em etc. ? What is the "rule"? If you have a video pointing this out please do send a link! Thanks!
@PianoMatronNeeNee Жыл бұрын
2-5-1 progression? (I saw a video you did from 5 years ago.)
@PianoMatronNeeNee Жыл бұрын
Hello Assaf! If you visit Palm Beach/ Miami area, I’d love to take a piano lesson from you and ask you to kindly, “coach” me on my songs. I’ve never had a lesson, I’d love yours to be my first. Winter is coming and the weather here is perfect🌴
@cechichan Жыл бұрын
Is there a software to show the notes of the midi keyboard like u use here? id love to use it. As a guitar player, i use piano rarely but would help with certain stuff, like theory for example ;D
@MarPabl Жыл бұрын
Thanks for explaining so clearly. I’d just want to know if there’s a reason to choose the major, melodic or harmonic scale (to build de 2) based on the key scale of the song or something else 🤔 And also, considering the key scale of the song, if we can always apply this no matter the degree of the chord. For example if my bar is in C and I have C, Em, Dm, G7 can I apply this to the Em, Dm or any chord I wish? Or should I stick with fixed degrees like only for the 6th (Am) or the 5th (G7)
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
1. Minor targets almost always use the melodic or harmonic minor, depending on your taste. 2. Major targets almost always use the major scale. 3. You can do this with ANY target chord in your song. And you can do this with the target chords of the target chords and string together 2-5s ad infinitum :)
@MarPabl Жыл бұрын
@@MangoldProject Thanks for clarifying 😁
@stephenanwar2143 Жыл бұрын
Amazing Sir g
@Firetuna1 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson! But Please don’t call half diminished only diminished all the time. This is confusing!
@Juan_lauda Жыл бұрын
If you change the V chord to a minor chord instead it will sound much better.
@robshrock-shirakbari1862 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson… what piano sound are you using for this lesson?
@tronlady1 Жыл бұрын
14:58…..here’s a simple jazz progression 🤯🤯🤯
@rojal2269 Жыл бұрын
Soon I'll learn to whistle like u.. 😜
@MangoldProject Жыл бұрын
I certainly hope not!
@rojal2269 Жыл бұрын
@@MangoldProject 😂
@jeremysaldana1861 Жыл бұрын
for the jazz exemple, aren't you using a E7 9 b5 ?