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LESSON SUMMARY
The 2-5-1 chord progression is indispensable to the compositional fabric of the Great American Songbook. Therefore, an essential study topic for jazz piano students is how to play 2-5-1 progressions using conventional jazz piano voicings. Today’s Quick Tip explores this most important skill in 5 levels—from beginner to pro.

► Chord Shells & Guide Tones:
https://pianowithjonny.com/courses/play-piano-lead-sheets-with-shells-guide-tones/

► Chord Extensions:
https://pianowithjonny.com/courses/piano-chord-extensions/

► Rootless Voicings:
https://pianowithjonny.com/smartsheets/rootless-voicings-all-chord-types-251-application/

► Quartal Voicings:
https://pianowithjonny.com/smartsheets/quartal-voicings-essentials/

► Upper Structures:
https://pianowithjonny.com/courses/coloring-dominant-chords-with-upper-structures/

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:43 - 2-5-1 Progression
01:35 - Level 1: Beginner (Shells)
04:08 - Level 2: Late Beginner (Extensions)
07:13 - Level 3: Early Intermediate (Rootless Voicings)
10:45 - Level 4: Late Intermediate (Quartals)
14:15 - Level 5: Advanced (Upper Structures)
16:31 - Bonus: Extra Advanced Options
17:41 - Conclusion
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Jonny May