Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this tutorial, Tom breaks down the best ways to practice 2-5-1 chord progression on the piano using a fun and effective approach. Mastering the 2-5-1 (ii-V-I) piano chord progression is essential for playing jazz, pop, and other modern styles.
Tom demonstrates practical 2-5-1 piano exercises using both triads and 7th chords, showing you how to build strong muscle memory and harmonic awareness. You'll learn how to practice the 2-5-1 piano chord progression in all keys, explore piano chord inversions, and gain tools to make your piano chord practice more musical and efficient.
What you'll learn in this video:
- How to understand and build the ii-V-I chord progression
- Tips for 2 5 1 practice across all keys
- How to use inversions to smooth out your playing
- Exercises to internalize 7th chords and chord movement
- Creative piano practice tips to keep it fun and productive.
This is a must-watch for anyone looking to level up their piano chord progressions and get more comfortable with the 2 5 chord progression and 2 5 1 chord progression. Whether you're practicing for jazz standards or songwriting, these tools will help you unlock the full potential of your playing.
If you would like to learn more about best piano practice routines on piano chords, watch this video next - all about piano chord warmups:
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Credits:
Filmed by Josh Adams.
Edited by BUBI Productions & Charlie Coe.
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In this tutorial, Tom breaks down the best ways to practice 2-5-1 chord progression on the piano using a fun and effective approach. Mastering the 2-5-1 (ii-V-I) piano chord progression is essential for playing jazz, pop, and other modern styles.
Tom demonstrates practical 2-5-1 piano exercises using both triads and 7th chords, showing you how to build strong muscle memory and harmonic awareness. You'll learn how to practice the 2-5-1 piano chord progression in all keys, explore piano chord inversions, and gain tools to make your piano chord practice more musical and efficient.
What you'll learn in this video:
- How to understand and build the ii-V-I chord progression
- Tips for 2 5 1 practice across all keys
- How to use inversions to smooth out your playing
- Exercises to internalize 7th chords and chord movement
- Creative piano practice tips to keep it fun and productive.
This is a must-watch for anyone looking to level up their piano chord progressions and get more comfortable with the 2 5 chord progression and 2 5 1 chord progression. Whether you're practicing for jazz standards or songwriting, these tools will help you unlock the full potential of your playing.
If you would like to learn more about best piano practice routines on piano chords, watch this video next - all about piano chord warmups:
youtube.com/watch?v=DGQcZl_XA-M&list=PLDqNslPG6e1IbTdTGk5XsSC3v8_F9kdD1&index=1
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 how to practice 2 5 1 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/Ya8eIxgGH2E
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #251 #pianotutorial
