Pls help beginners here. I only know one cord & use it to play hymns d cord is on middle c. Pls someone shld shed light on 7th 13th e.t.C cords do cords have orders. Then i play hymns but i dont knw hw to play to praises. Pls can anyone guide me on this i will quickly grab. Praises are fast songs & dont knw hw to play. Pls i nid help or if there is any materials that can help pls my mail is peacemaranatha54@gmail.Com

If you listen to music, you’ve definitely heard a
“2-5-1″ progression. They are found in just about
any type of music — regardless of style, genre, or
rhythmical pattern. It is commonly the series of
chords that end a song or phrase. However, it can
be used in several situations (I can only go over a
few in this lesson but encourage you to check out
my course for further instruction).

In this chord progression, the 2 chord (you’ll learn
what this is later on in this lesson) leads to the 5
chord which in turns, produces a strong pull
towards the ending chord (which is usually the
1st major chord of the scale).

First, let me start by showing you what chords
correspond to each tone of a major scale:

1 tone – Major
2 tone – Minor
3 tone – Minor
4 tone – Major
5 tone – Major (dominant)
6 tone – Minor
7 tone – Half Diminished

To understand the chart above, you must
understand that each tone of a major scale has a
chord which goes along with it. For example, the
following is a

C major scale:
(C — D — E — F — G — A — B — C)

Each tone above has a matching chord. Simply
add the endings of the chart above to the scale
as shown below:

>C MAJORD MINORE MINORF MAJORG MAJOR /
DOMA MINORB HALF-DIMINISHED<

To further understand progressions, lets number
each chord:

1 = C major
2 = D minor
3 = E minor
4 = F major
5 = G dominant
6 = A minor
7 = B half – diminished
8 = C major

Now, to create a “2-5-1″ chord progression (or
any numbered chord progression), simply take the
2, 5, and 1 chord out of the entire series of
chords above. That is, we would not use the 3,4,
6, or 7 chord.

The 2 chord is D minor; the 5 chord is G
dominant; and the 1 chord is C major.

This right here is the most basic “2-5-1″ chord
progression you’ll ever see:

Dmin — Gdom — Cmaj
min = minor
dom = dominant
maj = major

REFERENCE 1A:
D minor chord = (D) + (F) + (A)
G dominant chord = (G) + (B) + (D) + (F)
C major chord = (C) + (E) + (G)
Example: To play a Dminor chord simply play all
three of the notes shown above at the same time
(D+F+A)

Moving on…

Now that we have covered some theory (I’m glad
that’s out of the way), let me just show you a
few chords that I love to play. I will try not to be
as theoretic … I will simply give you the chord
changes and you’ll have to apply them to your
understanding of chords and alterations. All of
these progression will be shown in the key of C
major…

1) “Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression”

Style #1
D7 (b9) — G13 —- Cmaj
(pronounced “D seven, flat nine —– G thirteenth — C major”) D7 (b9) =
Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + A + C + D#
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C (1st
inversion)

Example: For D7 (b9), we would play F# + A + C
+ D# with “D” on the bass (left hand).
Inversion just refers to the way the chord is
played. Since “C” is the highest note, it is said to
be played in its “first inversion”
Note: I love playing this chord progression in
gospel music. You try playing it and let me know
what you come up with!

2) “Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression” Style #2
For this progression, every chord will be the same
except for the D7 (b9). We will simply play a
regular D9 chord.
D9 = F# + A + C + “E” (not D#)

Notice: The only difference in a D9 and a D7 (b9)
is the difference in the “ninth” tone. Since we are
not flatting the 9th tone, we use “E” instead of
“D#.”

D9 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + A + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C

3). “Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression”
Style #1
For this progression, we are going to use:

D9 add 6 —> G13 —> Cmaj
D9 add 6 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + B + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C

4.) “Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression”
Style #2
This progression will follow the same exact
pattern as #3 with the following chord alteration:

D9 b5 —> G13 —-> Cmaj
*** You are going to have to extend your fingers
for this one!

D9 b5 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + B + C + E +
A#
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C
Well, that’s it for this lesson. See ya next time!

Here's me playing around a common hymn "I Surrender All"

http://www.hulkshare.com/mobile/index.php#goddysweb/i-surrender-g-hillary

gameboi: it's a new skill I developed cos of that guy that copies all my basslines. And by the way when I play macossa I sometimes leave the transpose at -12 for anykey just to make the notes thick and not easily heard but the feel would be good and killing. Trust me!

Eeeeevil mehn...Eeeevil...Chai take it easy ooo

Dramadiddy: Eeeeevil mehn...Eeeevil...Chai take it easy ooo

It's not evil oh. If I don't play well I might end up sitting with the congregation which I hate. So, I always try to improve

goddysweb: If you listen to music, you’ve definitely heard a
“2-5-1″ progression. They are found in just about
any type of music — regardless of style, genre, or
rhythmical pattern. It is commonly the series of
chords that end a song or phrase. However, it can
be used in several situations (I can only go over a
few in this lesson but encourage you to check out
my course for further instruction).

In this chord progression, the 2 chord (you’ll learn
what this is later on in this lesson) leads to the 5
chord which in turns, produces a strong pull
towards the ending chord (which is usually the
1st major chord of the scale).

First, let me start by showing you what chords
correspond to each tone of a major scale:

1 tone – Major
2 tone – Minor
3 tone – Minor
4 tone – Major
5 tone – Major (dominant)
6 tone – Minor
7 tone – Half Diminished

To understand the chart above, you must
understand that each tone of a major scale has a
chord which goes along with it. For example, the
following is a

C major scale:
(C — D — E — F — G — A — B — C)

Each tone above has a matching chord. Simply
add the endings of the chart above to the scale
as shown below:

>C MAJORD MINORE MINORF MAJORG MAJOR /
DOMA MINORB HALF-DIMINISHED<

To further understand progressions, lets number
each chord:

1 = C major
2 = D minor
3 = E minor
4 = F major
5 = G dominant
6 = A minor
7 = B half – diminished
8 = C major

Now, to create a “2-5-1″ chord progression (or
any numbered chord progression), simply take the
2, 5, and 1 chord out of the entire series of
chords above. That is, we would not use the 3,4,
6, or 7 chord.

The 2 chord is D minor; the 5 chord is G
dominant; and the 1 chord is C major.

This right here is the most basic “2-5-1″ chord
progression you’ll ever see:

Dmin — Gdom — Cmaj
min = minor
dom = dominant
maj = major

REFERENCE 1A:
D minor chord = (D) + (F) + (A)
G dominant chord = (G) + (B) + (D) + (F)
C major chord = (C) + (E) + (G)
Example: To play a Dminor chord simply play all
three of the notes shown above at the same time
(D+F+A)

Moving on…

Now that we have covered some theory (I’m glad
that’s out of the way), let me just show you a
few chords that I love to play. I will try not to be
as theoretic … I will simply give you the chord
changes and you’ll have to apply them to your
understanding of chords and alterations. All of
these progression will be shown in the key of C
major…

1) “Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression”

Style #1
D7 (b9) — G13 —- Cmaj
(pronounced “D seven, flat nine —– G thirteenth — C major”) D7 (b9) =
Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + A + C + D#
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C (1st
inversion)

Example: For D7 (b9), we would play F# + A + C
+ D# with “D” on the bass (left hand).
Inversion just refers to the way the chord is
played. Since “C” is the highest note, it is said to
be played in its “first inversion”
Note: I love playing this chord progression in
gospel music. You try playing it and let me know
what you come up with!

2) “Churchy 2-5-1 Chord Progression” Style #2
For this progression, every chord will be the same
except for the D7 (b9). We will simply play a
regular D9 chord.
D9 = F# + A + C + “E” (not D#)

Notice: The only difference in a D9 and a D7 (b9)
is the difference in the “ninth” tone. Since we are
not flatting the 9th tone, we use “E” instead of
“D#.”

D9 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + A + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C

3). “Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression”
Style #1
For this progression, we are going to use:

D9 add 6 —> G13 —> Cmaj
D9 add 6 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + B + C + E
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C

4.) “Contemporary 2-5-1 Chord Progression”
Style #2
This progression will follow the same exact
pattern as #3 with the following chord alteration:

D9 b5 —> G13 —-> Cmaj
*** You are going to have to extend your fingers
for this one!

D9 b5 = Bass * Play “D” ——— F# + B + C + E +
A#
G13 = Bass * Play “G” ———- F + A + C + E
Cmaj = Bass * Play “C” ———– E + G + C
Well, that’s it for this lesson. See ya next time!

Here's me playing around a common hymn "I Surrender All"

http://www.hulkshare.com/mobile/index.php#goddysweb/i-surrender-g-hillary

Nice one bro...thanks for taking time out to explain...I appreciate

peacemaranatha: Pls help beginners here. I only know one cord & use it to play hymns d cord is on middle c. Pls someone shld shed light on 7th 13th e.t.C cords do cords have orders. Then i play hymns but i dont knw hw to play to praises. Pls can anyone guide me on this i will quickly grab. Praises are fast songs & dont knw hw to play. Pls i nid help or if there is any materials that can help pls my mail is peacemaranatha54@gmail.Com

wow...a lotta work my brother...firstly...you're a beginner, you dont need 7th and 13ths now, you need to work on the basics :
Major
minor
augmented
diminished
dominant
minor7
half-diminished7
maj7
dominant7#5
dominant7b5
min7#5
And a few, these are the basics, try researching on them and practicing to play them and come back...Goodluck

gameboi: It's not evil oh. If I don't play well I might end up sitting with the congregation which I hate. So, I always try to improve

Seems there's an overflow of musicians in ur church

Dramadiddy: Seems there's an overflow of musicians in ur church

nope we're just 3. But they started playing the piano before me

gameboi: nope we're just 3. But they started playing the piano before me

okayy nice...more strength

Dramadiddy: Nice one bro...thanks for taking time out to explain...I appreciate

you're welcome.

Good to know nairaland has jazz masters, classical guys and gospel guys...such a full house!!!

kolawaxxy:

what's yanni scale? Did you study music?

its a book.. Its more like sightreading... Yeah.. I studied music

Tymax:
You sightread?

sure I do,, but I can't play piano

Dramadiddy: you need to learn the original song first..if u can get the original song, learn it and all will be fine

not about learning songs.. Is about knowing progression

2rhymestharap: not about learning songs.. Is about knowing progression

When you learning song, you learn how to play it in the key it was played, with the original progression....there's nothing as good as playing a song the original way even in church because the person singing that song aso listened to the original, there are people in the congregation, who also listened to the original, so I still say "learn the song".... there's much to learn from a song than just "progression"

2rhymestharap: sure I do,, but I can't play piano

Hmmm okay.

To my ogas. What chords on the keyboard create tension and what chord create relief as well?

Dramadiddy: wow...a lotta work my brother...firstly...you're a beginner, you dont need 7th and 13ths now, you need to work on the basics :
Major
minor
augmented
diminished
dominant
minor7
half-diminished7
maj7
dominant7#5
dominant7b5
min7#5
And a few, these are the basics, try researching on them and practicing to play them and come back...Goodluck

for a starter, he only needs to know the major(1 3 5), minor(1 3b 5) and diminished(1 3b 5b) chords.

gameboi: To my ogas. What chords on the keyboard create tension and what chord create relief as well?

9, 11, 13 and their alterations

gameboi: for a starter, he only needs to know the major(1 3 5), minor(1 3b 5) and diminished(1 3b 5b) chords.

he still needs the rest, those chords are what form the bigger ones

Dramadiddy: 9, 11, 13 and their alterations

Not really. What I meant is what chords does one play to create tension before moving to the fourth, fifth and sixth of any scale.

Dramadiddy: When you learning song, you learn how to play it in the key it was played, with the original progression....there's nothing as good as playing a song the original way even in church because the person singing that song aso listened to the original, there are people in the congregation, who also listened to the original, so I still say "learn the song".... there's much to learn from a song than just "progression"

Both of you are right, both work hands in hands! In a worship session u don't need to learn all the songs to play,since u can play by ear(u can fit it chords according to the tune and rythym of the song) and good for u if u already learnt the song that is sang by the worship leader and most cases modern churches have a pre-arranged worship session, learning the song is a pre-requisite! The most impt Is during choir rendition, learning the song, and infact thorough scoring Is colossal! I think I've shed more light to that! I hope I didn't create more confusion though

abolem369:
Both of you are right, both work hands in hands! In a worship session u don't need to learn all the songs to play,since u can play by ear(u can fit it chords according to the tune and rythym of the song) and good for u if u already learnt the song that is sang by the worship leader and most cases modern churches have a pre-arranged worship session, learning the song is a pre-requisite! The most impt Is during choir rendition, learning the song, and infact thorough scoring Is colossal! I think I've shed more light to that! I hope I didn't create more confusion though

Perfect killer...this is it...thanks bro

gameboi: Not really. What I meant is what chords does one play to create tension before moving to the fourth, fifth and sixth of any scale.

Music is a free world, of experiences....9,11,13 and d alterations can be used anywhere, dont limit urself to rules..except you're a classical pianist...you can play any chord tension before resoluting to a degree, what matters is taste...if it sounds nice to u, den no problemo...

Dramadiddy: Music is a free world, of experiences....9,11,13 and d alterations can be used anywhere, dont limit urself to rules..except you're a classical pianist...you can play any chord tension before resoluting to a degree, what matters is taste...if it sounds nice to u, den no problemo...

you're right though. 9,11, 13 only had a thicker quality to chords. But there are special chords that send you back and forth to heaven, when you play these chords, they force tears out of the listeners eye.

gameboi: you're right though. 9,11, 13 only had a thicker quality to chords. But there are special chords that send you back and forth to heaven, when you play these chords, they force tears out of the listeners eye.

Lol I'll post some later though

Dramadiddy: Lol I'll post some later though

oKay. I'll be expecting them

Dramadiddy: wow...a lotta work my brother...firstly...you're a beginner, you dont need 7th and 13ths now, you need to work on the basics :
Major
minor
augmented
diminished
dominant
minor7
half-diminished7
maj7
dominant7#5
dominant7b5
min7#5
And a few, these are the basics, try researching on them and practicing to play them and come back...Goodluck

yeh! You mean i will still go through all this?OMG.pls any tutor to help?

Dramadiddy: Hello....as a beginner, what you need to know is that the key to getting better is practice, keep practicing a particular bass line until u get it...you will surely get it...although u don't need to play bass lines, esp when a bass player is around...but it still helps to learn bass lines if no bass player is around... Cheers!

thanks

peacemaranatha: yeh! You mean i will still go through all this?OMG.pls any tutor to help?

Lol...there's stll mre work...the result pays so much..what I will suggest for u concerning a tutor is that u find someone good on the piano, that you can meet once every week...not to teach you but to guide you...Do not allow someone fully teach u anything, there's a joy U get when learning something in music on your own..Anytime u discover something, although its not new, you would feel like no one knows it, but the best thing is to get a mentor/teacher that can keep you on track

Dramadiddy: Lol...there's stll mre work...the result pays so much..what I will suggest for u concerning a tutor is that u find someone good on the piano, that you can meet once every week...not to teach you but to guide you...Do not allow someone fully teach u anything, there's a joy U get when learning something in music on your own..Anytime u discover something, although its not new, you would feel like no one knows it, but the best thing is to get a mentor/teacher that can keep you on track

Supported! The keyboard is fun to learn. All you need to do is practise, practise and keep practising and you'll be surprised at how far you've gone. I started learning on my own about 9yrs ago and I remember when I could only play on key C and key F. And now? With personal determination I can now play all 12keys

Dramadiddy: Lol...there's stll mre work...the result pays so much..what I will suggest for u concerning a tutor is that u find someone good on the piano, that you can meet once every week...not to teach you but to guide you...Do not allow someone fully teach u anything, there's a joy U get when learning something in music on your own..Anytime u discover something, although its not new, you would feel like no one knows it, but the best thing is to get a mentor/teacher that can keep you on track

thanks your advice is encouraging thanks