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Lesson Chapters:
00:41 Introduction
01:28 Simple Root Based 251 Progression in C Major
02:12 Constructing A Rootless 251 Progression in C Major
03:37 Playing Rootless 251s in the Left Hand
04:38 Type B Rootless 251 Progression
06:13 Rootless 251 Progression in Eb Major
08:52 Rootless 251 Progression in A Major
11:42 How to Practise Rootless 251 Progressions
Introduction
Rootless voicings sound more professional then root based voicings and they voice lead much more smoothly in the context of a 251 progression. If you’ve not checked out the overview video on rootless voicings, I’d recommend you check that out before watching this lesson.
Simple Root Based 251 Progression:
To build a 251 progression, we need the 2, 5 & 1 chords from the scale. In the key of C that would give us D-7, G7 and Cmaj7.
We can use these chords to play a simple root based 251 progression and whilst this might sound OK, the rootless 251 progression sounds much more sophisticated.
Constructing A Rootless 251 Progression:
Starting off with the 2 chord, D-7, we add the 9 and drop the root which gives us F - A - C - E which is the 3rd, 5th, 7th & 9th . To get to the 5 chord which is G7, all we have to do is drop one note by half a step. This note is C, the 7th of D-7.
The C drops by half a step to become the 3rd of G7 and the rest of the notes stay the same. We now have the 7th, 9th, 3rd & 13th of G13.
Then to get to the 1 chord, the 7th of G7 which is F drops by half a step to become the 3rd of C major 7 and we play a Type A Rootless Voicing for Cmaj7.
You should notice that the chords lead from one to the next very smoothly and there is also very little hand movement between the chords in a rootless 251 progression.
Playing Rootless 251s in the Left Hand:
You need to be able to play rootless 251s in your left hand. These voicings are extremely useful when you come to soloing in your right hand. The reason these that they are useful is because there is very little hand movement between the chords which allows you to focus your attention on creating lines in your right hand.
Type B Rootless 251 Progression:
We have just looked at a Type A rootless 251 in the key of C. Now let’s look at Type B.
To play a Type B Rootless 251, we take the top two notes of the 2 chord and put them on the bottom. This gives us a D-9 chord in its 2nd inversion.
This time, to get to G13 chord, the same movement happens (7th of D drops by half a step to become the 3rd of G). However, now that the 2 chord has been inverted, the 7th is on the bottom so it is the bottom note that drops by half a step and all other notes remain the same.
Finally to resolve to the 1 chord, we play a Type B rootless voicing for Cmaj7.
How to Practise Rootless 251 Progressions:
First of all play the root of the chord in your left hand and the rootless voicing in your right hand and work your way around the circle of fourths. Once you are comfortable with this play the voicings just in your left hand.
Remember to practise both Type A and Type B rootless voicings so that you can always play the 251 in the correct register of the piano.
I am a guitar player learning piano, with a history of playing trio with a Fender Rhodes 73 jazz artist that used rootless voicings along with an octave of Bass pedals to reinforce the root...what an amazing full sound he could get with just a trio, playing jazz or top 40 in clubs in the late 70's and early 80's. For top 40 "up" tunes I would often switch from guitar to bass guitar. I have recently retired and am teaching myself piano. When I came across your website, I immediately recognized the chord voicings that I was hearing. It was "the sound" (voicings) I have been trying to understand for years, but only in retirement, finally had the time to research. I cannot thank you enough for opening my ears, eyes and hands to the rootless voicing technique as well as the outstanding clarity of your teaching. Bravo!
You're one of the best piano teachers that I know. I immediately grasped a lot of things that you explained although they were totally new to me. And you inspired me to try the rootless voicings and opened up for me a new field of creativity. Thanks a lot for this.
I realized it"s not Taipej when you said type B.
Love your teaching.
Hey, just wanted to say thank you for the tutorials. They are making a very big difference in my playing and understanding of music. Keep them coming
More please. These tutorials are very helpful. The theory given in how to play is priceless. Ive watched many a keyboard video. None have i enjoyed so much as these. Thank you. Please continue
+Roslyn Drew Thanks Roslyn. You can find more free lessons here: bit.ly/get-5-free-lessons
You can also download a PDF containing these rootless voicings in all 12 keys: bit.ly/rootless-voicings-pdf
Cheers,
PianoGroove
Great tutorials! Just like everyone else have said I've learned so much and I still am with every video I watch from you, thanks man, really appreciate it.
Regards from Venezuela!
+Massimo Mariani Thanks Massimo :-)
You are such a good teacher.Your explanations are crystal clear----the speed you take it at is perfect-----your patience is phenomenal. I've been struggling to truly absorb these concepts for years and you have cleared away the fog.Thank you so much for giving these lessons and sharing your knowledge.
Thanks May... really glad you have found the tuition useful. Cheers, PianoGroove
Hey man, just wanted to say that you are doing very good job with your tutorials, I've learned A LOT from them. Thanks!
+sHiv3ry No problem man thanks for the comment :-) PianoGroove
Veri cool! A lot of thaks
You're an amazing teacher!!
this has helped me so much! i have been practicing a rootles 2-5-1 in the left hand while improvising with pentatonic in the right. i feel like i can actually make decentish sounding stuff now!
I am starting in the world of jazz so thanks for your help. This is information very valuable for me 👌
Fantastic teacher ! Please keep going mate
Great tutorials! The best I've run across. I've been experimenting with the Kenny Barron/Herbie Hancock minor 11 voicings for a while now, and you've helped put it all together for me. Looking forward to your new website launch. Thanks for sharing.
Philip Aaronson Hi Phillip and thanks! Yeah those 2 voicings are great. With the Herbie voicing, try moving the bottom note up 1 octave and then play the bottom 3 notes in left hand and the top 3 notes in the right hand. You should have a minor triad in your left and a major triad in your right (both inverted) - it's another nice way to voice a minor 9th chord :-) Yeah I'm trying to launch the website asap... I can't wait either! Cheers, PianoGroove.
exelente canal buena explicacion
For future reference I would suggest saying 1st, 2nd, or 3rd inversions for those who aren't well in tuned with terms :) just a suggestion lol
...And now you can play Sunday Morning by Maroon five ;)
Nice lesson, thanks!
Great! But usually when we're playing real time we usually need to approach these chords and not play them broken up (like the practice technique you've suggested) what ways can you approach these chords for a smoother play? Thank you!
Puede subtitle en espanol gracias
What about minor 251 progressions? Are the rootless voicings built from the jazz melodic minor?
where do you go after the 3rd chord, How do you construct longer progressions, like blue in green, it has like 6 chords.
interesting video I wonder I classical composers like Mozart used 2 5 1 progressions or is it just jazz? thanks
Yes! II V I and II V7 I are probably the most common chord progressions in classical music. Mozart certainly used them countless times, although he and other classical composers would use triads instead of seventh chords for the II and I, and would essentially never write chords with 9ths, 13ths, etc. which did not resolve.
" nocturne op.9-2 ( chupin.)
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Very good tutorial, very good lesson. Only one thing...the talking can be substantially reduced.
I am trying to send you a message from the web site....it says contact administrator..
Thanks Micheal... we recently performed some website maintenance... everything is back to normal now. Thanks for letting us know :-) PianoGroove