{"id":15829,"date":"2016-12-10T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=15829"},"modified":"2024-10-07T14:58:18","modified_gmt":"2024-10-07T22:58:18","slug":"2-5-1-chord-progressions-favorite-christmas-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/2-5-1-chord-progressions-favorite-christmas-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"2-5-1 Chord Progressions To End Your Favorite Christmas Songs With"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s lesson, we&#8217;ll be learning 2-5-1 chord progressions that you can end your favorite Christmas songs with.<\/p>\n<p>The classic 2-5-1 chord progression has its common place in gospel and jazz music &#8211; especially at the end of most songs. As a result, we&#8217;re dedicating this lesson to showing you some 2-5-1 chord progressions that can be used to end some of your favorite Christmas songs.<\/p>\n<p>However, before we get into all of that, let&#8217;s review the classic 2-5-1 chord progression.<\/p>\n<h2>A Review Of The Classic 2-5-1 Chord Progression<\/h2>\n<p>There are eight degrees in every key (whether major or minor), and in the case of the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote><p>C is the first<\/p>\n<p>D is the second<\/p>\n<p>E is the third<\/p>\n<p>F is the fourth<\/p>\n<p>G is the fifth<\/p>\n<p>A is the sixth<\/p>\n<p>B is the seventh<\/p>\n<p>C is the eighth<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Chords can be formed on these scale-degrees, and the movement from one scale degree chord to another creates a chord progression.<\/p>\n<h3><em>&#8220;What Is A 2-5-1 Chord Progression?&#8221;<\/em><\/h3>\n<p>The chord movement from chord 2, to chord 5, then to chord 1 produces a 2-5-1 chord progression. In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the 2-5-1 chord progression progresses from the D minor triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the G major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,G,B,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,E,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;The 2-5-1 Chord Progression Using Seventh Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2-5-1 chord progression sounds a lot better if seventh chords are used. Applying scale degree seventh chords in the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;this entails a chord movement from the D minor seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,D,F,A,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the G dominant seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,G,B,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to the C major seventh chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,C,E,G,B,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>A Breakdown Of The 2-5-1 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>The 2-5-1 chord progression is one of the strongest chord progressions in music because of the fifth interval between its root notes. For example, the 2-5-1 root progression in the key of C major progresses from D (the two):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to G (the five):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is a descent by a fifth interval, then from G (the five):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to C (the one):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is also a descent by a fifth interval.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason why the 2-5-1 chord progression is considered as one of the strongest progressions in music is because of the fifth interval between successive root notes.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here&#8217;s The Implication Of The Root Progression By A Fifth Interval&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>In tonal music, the strongest progression to chord one (aka &#8211; &#8220;the tonic chord&#8221;) is usually from chord five (aka &#8211; &#8220;the dominant chord&#8221;.) In the key of C major:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;the strongest progression to the tonic chord (which is the C major triad):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,E,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is from the dominant chord (which is the G dominant seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,G,B,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;whose root is a fifth above the tonic chord.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Now Back To The 2-5-1 Chord Progression&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>One of the reasons why the 2-5-1 chord progression is considered as a strong progression is because of this:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In the key of C, where the 2-5-1 root progression moves from D to G, then to C. D is the dominant of G, while G is the dominant of C.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Importance Of The 2-5-1 Chord Progression<\/h3>\n<p>The classic 2-5-1 chord progression is one of the chord progressions every musician must not be without &#8211; especially jazz and gospel musicians.<\/p>\n<p>This is largely because most of your favorite gospel songs (like hymns, congregational songs, and so on.) and jazz standards end with a 2-5-1 chord progression 95% of the time.<\/p>\n<p>In the next segment, I&#8217;ll be taking you to the next level by showing you step-by-step, the 2-5-1 chord progressions to end your favorite Christmas songs with.<\/p>\n<h2>2-5-1 Chord Progressions That End Your Favorite Christmas Songs<\/h2>\n<h3>#1 &#8211; Silent Night<\/h3>\n<p>Sle-eping [the D minor eleventh chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,C,F,G,A,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;heavenly [the G dominant seventh flat ninth]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,D,F,Gs,B,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;peace [C 6\/9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,A,D,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#2 &#8211; Oh Come O Ye Faithful<\/h3>\n<p>Chri [the D dominant ninth chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,Fs,A,C,E&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;ist the [the Db altered chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=Db,F,B,E,A,D&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;Lord [C 6\/9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,A,D,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#3 &#8211; Hark The Herald Angel Sing<\/h3>\n<p>To the [the D minor eleventh chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,A,E,F,C,E,G&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;new born [the G dominant seventh flat ninth]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,Gs,B,D,F,G&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;king [C 6\/9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,A,D,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#4 &#8211; Ding Dong Merrily On High<\/h3>\n<p>Sanna [the D dominant ninth chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,Fs,C,E,A,&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;in ex [the G9sus4]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,C,F,A,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;celsis [C add9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,D,E,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#5 &#8211; Deck The Halls<\/h3>\n<p>Lala [the D minor eleventh chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,C,E,G&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;lala [the G dominant thirteenth flat ninth]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Ab,B,E&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;la [C 6\/9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,A,D,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#6 &#8211; Joy To The World<\/h3>\n<p>Ea-a-arth and [the D minor eleventh chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,C,C,E,F,G&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;nature [the G dominant thirteenth flat ninth]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Gs,B,E&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;sing [C 6\/9]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,A,D,G,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>#7 &#8211; The First Noel<\/h3>\n<p>I [the D altered chord]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,Fs,Eb,Ab,C&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;isra [the G 13 sus4]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,A,C,E,G&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;el [C major ninth]:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,B,D,E&amp;color=0099CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>From the songs we&#8217;ve covered in the previous segment, you&#8217;ve just learned several ways of approaching the 2-5-1 chord progression.<\/p>\n<p>We&#8217;ll be drawing the curtains for now, but before we do that, here are two tasks for you:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Apply the 2-5-1 chord progressions learned in other songs<\/p>\n<p>Transpose the 2-5-1 chord progressions learned to other keys<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>I&#8217;ll see you in another lesson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In today&#8217;s lesson, you&#8217;ll be learning how to end your favorite Christmas songs using the classic 2-5-1 chord 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