{"id":17853,"date":"2018-06-08T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=17853"},"modified":"2024-10-05T15:34:41","modified_gmt":"2024-10-05T23:34:41","slug":"the-classic-6-2-5-1-turnaround-and-its-variations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/the-classic-6-2-5-1-turnaround-and-its-variations\/","title":{"rendered":"A Study On The Classic 6-2-5-1 Turnaround And Its Variations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You arrived at this page because you&#8217;re interested in the classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression and its variations.<\/p>\n<p>The turnaround progression is commonly found in American popular music styles; most especially in Jazz, Gospel, R &#8216;n&#8217; B, etc., and that&#8217;s why we&#8217;re dedicating this lesson to extensively break it down and also cover its variations.<\/p>\n<p>Now, let&#8217;s get started by assuming that you know nothing about the classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression.<\/p>\n<h2>A Quick Review On The Classic 6-2-5-1 Turnaround Progression<\/h2>\n<p>A chord progression is a product of the movement of chords from one degree of the scale to another.<\/p>\n<p>Every tone of the scale in any key is considered as a degree and is assigned a number. In the key of C major:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>C<\/strong> is the 1<\/p>\n<p><strong>D<\/strong> is the 2<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong> is the 3<\/p>\n<p><strong>F<\/strong> is the 4<\/p>\n<p><strong>G<\/strong> is the 5<\/p>\n<p><strong>A<\/strong> is the 6<\/p>\n<p><strong>B<\/strong> is the 7<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, the 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression consists of the movement of chords from the 6-chord, to the 2-chord, to the 5-chord, to the 1-chord.<\/p>\n<p>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=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;a 6-2-5-1 root progression will progress from A (which is the sixth tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,,,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to D (the second tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to G (the fifth tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,,,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;then to C (the first tone):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Example #1 &#8211; For Intermediate Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord (A minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,A,C,E,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 2-chord (D minor seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,A,C,D,F,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 5-chord (G dominant seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,G,B,D,F,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 1-chord (C major seventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,B,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n<strong>Example #2 &#8211; For Advanced Players<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord (A minor eleventh chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,E,B,C,D,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 2-chord (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=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 5-chord (G altered chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,B,Ds,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThe 1-chord (C major ninth chord):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,G,B,D,E,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Variations Of The Classic 6-2-5-1\u00a0 Turnaround Progression<\/h2>\n<p>The classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround has variations and the harmony and approach largely depends not only on the music style but on the keyboardist.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s consider some of these variations.<\/p>\n<h3>Variation #1 &#8211; Jazz<\/h3>\n<p>In this variation, dominant seventh [flat ninth] chords are used extensively. Most importantly, you need to notice the descent of the right hand diminished seventh chord in half-steps.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,Bb,Cs,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A dom7 (b9).<\/p>\n<p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,Fs,A,C,Eb,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the D dom7 (b9).<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,Gs,B,D,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the G dom7 (b9).<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,E,A,Bb,D,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A dom9 (add13).<\/p>\n<h3>Variation #2 &#8211; Blues<\/h3>\n<p>This variation of the classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression sounds <em>bluesy <\/em>and energetic. The first two chords are dominant ninth chords while the last two chords in the turnaround are dominant ninth [add thirteenth] chords.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,B,Cs,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A dom9.<\/p>\n<p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,Fs,A,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the D dom9.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,A,B,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the G dom9 (add13).<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,Bb,E,A,D,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the C dom9 (add13).<\/p>\n<h3>Variation #3 &#8211; Gospel<\/h3>\n<p>The gospel approach to the classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression is unique because of the resolution of the 6-chord to a sophisticated minor 11th 2-chord. The progression from the 5-chord to the 1-chord will also turn heads.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,Bb,Cs,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A dom7 (b9).<\/p>\n<p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,A,E,F,C,E,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the D min11.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,B,Ds,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the G dom7 (#5).<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,E,A,D,G,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the C 6\/9.<\/p>\n<h3>Variation #4 &#8211; R &#8216;n&#8217; B<\/h3>\n<p>You&#8217;d love this turnaround progression because it sounds <em>warm <\/em>and sophisticated at the same time. When played with an e-piano voice on the keyboard, you&#8217;ll sound like one of the top keyboardists you admire.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,B,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A min9.<\/p>\n<p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,F,A,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the D min9.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,A,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the G 13sus4.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,,E,A,B,D,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the C maj9.<\/p>\n<h3>Variation #5 &#8211; Smooth Jazz<\/h3>\n<p>This variation of the classic 6-2-5-1 turnaround progression sounds <em>sentimental<\/em>. The use of an altered chord as the 6-chord gives the turnaround the right energy to get started with. You&#8217;d sure love this.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Here Are The Chords&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 6-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=A,G,C,Cs,F,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the A dom7 (#9,#5).<\/p>\n<p>The 2-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=D,,F,A,C,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the D min9.<\/p>\n<p>The 5-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=G,F,A,B,E,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the G dom9 (add13).<\/p>\n<p>The 1-chord:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=C,G,E,A,D,&amp;color=999933&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is the C 6\/9.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>I&#8217;m doubly sure that your chordal vocabulary will improve considerable with the variations of the classic 6-2-5-1 chord progression that we&#8217;ve covered in this blog.<\/p>\n<p>I recommend that you practice playing these variations in all twelve keys.<\/p>\n<p>See you in the next lesson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This lesson will show you gospel, jazz, blues, and r &#8216;n&#8217; b variations of the 6-2-5-1 turnaround 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