Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this second tutorial of the 2-5-1 mini-series, Tom Donald takes you beyond the basics and reveals 7 variations of the 2-5-1 chord progression that sound incredible. If you’ve already learned the fundamentals of the ii V I, this lesson will show you how to bring your playing to life with rich harmonies and creative twists.
Here’s what you’ll explore in this tutorial:
✅ How to practice 2-5-1 chord progressions with variety and flow
✅ 7th chords, 9th chords, 11th chords, and 13th chords in action
✅ Creative chord voicings that transform a simple ii–V–I
✅ Practical chord practice and piano practice routines
✅ How to improvise on piano using pentatonic and Lydian scales
✅ 2 5 1 practice techniques that build muscle memory without getting stuck in theory.
This is about freedom at the piano — experimenting with piano chord progressions until you can move fluidly, confidently, and musically. Tom shows how to take the classic 2-5-1 and make it your own, so you’re not just playing chords, but creating soundscapes.
Perfect for pianists who want to unlock harmonic richness, develop improvisation skills, and expand their 2-5-1 practice beyond the basics.
If you would like a challenge, Tom has one for you. Watch this video next - 30-day piano chords challenge:
youtube.com/watch?v=fwqgLqgYkMg&list=PLDqNslPG6e1IbTdTGk5XsSC3v8_F9kdD1&index=83
Claim your FREE gift - Resources Pack - by getting in touch with us at London Contemporary School of Piano so that we can help you solve your challenges and accelerate you progress at the piano:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com
Get Your GROOVE Everyday Course to access all the resources you need to master piano grooves and expand your piano groove vocabulary:
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Join our Flagship Course, THE COMPLETE MUSICIAN: Piano Essentials Online Course with Tom Donald:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com/the-complete-musician
If you enjoyed this 2 5 1 piano tutorial on 7 variations of the 2 5 1 chord progression on piano, and would like to get more top tips on learning piano, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel right here:
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Credits:
Filmed by Josh Adams.
Edited by BUBI Productions & Charlie Coe.
youtu.be/pgRpjE839jg
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #251 #pianotutorial
In this second tutorial of the 2-5-1 mini-series, Tom Donald takes you beyond the basics and reveals 7 variations of the 2-5-1 chord progression that sound incredible. If you’ve already learned the fundamentals of the ii V I, this lesson will show you how to bring your playing to life with rich harmonies and creative twists.
Here’s what you’ll explore in this tutorial:
✅ How to practice 2-5-1 chord progressions with variety and flow
✅ 7th chords, 9th chords, 11th chords, and 13th chords in action
✅ Creative chord voicings that transform a simple ii–V–I
✅ Practical chord practice and piano practice routines
✅ How to improvise on piano using pentatonic and Lydian scales
✅ 2 5 1 practice techniques that build muscle memory without getting stuck in theory.
This is about freedom at the piano — experimenting with piano chord progressions until you can move fluidly, confidently, and musically. Tom shows how to take the classic 2-5-1 and make it your own, so you’re not just playing chords, but creating soundscapes.
Perfect for pianists who want to unlock harmonic richness, develop improvisation skills, and expand their 2-5-1 practice beyond the basics.
If you would like a challenge, Tom has one for you. Watch this video next - 30-day piano chords challenge:
youtube.com/watch?v=fwqgLqgYkMg&list=PLDqNslPG6e1IbTdTGk5XsSC3v8_F9kdD1&index=83
Claim your FREE gift - Resources Pack - by getting in touch with us at London Contemporary School of Piano so that we can help you solve your challenges and accelerate you progress at the piano:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com
Get Your GROOVE Everyday Course to access all the resources you need to master piano grooves and expand your piano groove vocabulary:
lcsp.samcart.com/products/groove-mastery-everyday
Join our Flagship Course, THE COMPLETE MUSICIAN: Piano Essentials Online Course with Tom Donald:
contemporaryschoolofpiano.com/the-complete-musician
If you enjoyed this 2 5 1 piano tutorial on 7 variations of the 2 5 1 chord progression on piano, and would like to get more top tips on learning piano, make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel right here:
youtube.com/channel/UCZWqaBf6VLuD0cSKF4cukPg?sub_confirmation=1
Credits:
Filmed by Josh Adams.
Edited by BUBI Productions & Charlie Coe.
youtu.be/pgRpjE839jg
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #251 #pianotutorial
