Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Tom Donald presents the very first tutorial in a brand-new mini-series on the 2-5-1 chord progression — released in celebration of reaching 100,000 YouTube subscribers! This video is also a huge thank you to our amazing students and viewers worldwide.
In this introductory piano tutorial on why every musician need to know 2 5 1 chord progression, Tom breaks down the essentials of the ii–V–I, one of the most important and widely used piano chord progressions in all of music. You’ll learn:
- 2-5-1 chord progression explained – why every musician needs to know it
- How to play the 2-5-1 chord progression on piano using 7th chords
- Smart chord voicings to make your playing sound professional
- Piano practice tips for building muscle memory around chord practice.
Whether you’re a classical pianist wanting to explore harmony, a jazz beginner, or simply curious about unlocking the backbone of modern music, this tutorial will get you started with confidence.
Stay tuned for the rest of the series, where we’ll dive deeper into 2-5-1 piano chord progressions, 2 5 1 practice (how to practice 2 5 1) and their creative applications!
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:
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Join our Flagship Course, THE COMPLETE MUSICIAN: Piano Essentials Online Course with Tom Donald:
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If you enjoyed this 2 5 1 piano tutorial 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/Mip9J-t7Yh8
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #251 #pianotutorial
Tom Donald presents the very first tutorial in a brand-new mini-series on the 2-5-1 chord progression — released in celebration of reaching 100,000 YouTube subscribers! This video is also a huge thank you to our amazing students and viewers worldwide.
In this introductory piano tutorial on why every musician need to know 2 5 1 chord progression, Tom breaks down the essentials of the ii–V–I, one of the most important and widely used piano chord progressions in all of music. You’ll learn:
- 2-5-1 chord progression explained – why every musician needs to know it
- How to play the 2-5-1 chord progression on piano using 7th chords
- Smart chord voicings to make your playing sound professional
- Piano practice tips for building muscle memory around chord practice.
Whether you’re a classical pianist wanting to explore harmony, a jazz beginner, or simply curious about unlocking the backbone of modern music, this tutorial will get you started with confidence.
Stay tuned for the rest of the series, where we’ll dive deeper into 2-5-1 piano chord progressions, 2 5 1 practice (how to practice 2 5 1) and their creative applications!
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 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/Mip9J-t7Yh8
#londoncontemporaryschoolofpiano #251 #pianotutorial
