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3 Note 251 Final

The document discusses the 251 progression, which is the most common in jazz music. It provides the 3 note voicings for major 251 progressions in different keys, labeled as Type A and Type B, to demonstrate the voice leading between chords. It recommends practicing both voicing types while saying the chord names out loud to develop an association between the visual, tactile, and auditory aspects of the chords.

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3 Note 251 Final

The document discusses the 251 progression, which is the most common in jazz music. It provides the 3 note voicings for major 251 progressions in different keys, labeled as Type A and Type B, to demonstrate the voice leading between chords. It recommends practicing both voicing types while saying the chord names out loud to develop an association between the visual, tactile, and auditory aspects of the chords.

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3 Note Major 251s

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The 251 is the most common progression in jazz music. The following 3 note voicings are
the most basic way to voice a major 251 progression and allow you to see and understand
the voice leading (7ths dropping to become 3rds of the next chord).

251 in C

251 in F

251 in Bb

251 in Eb

251 in Ab

251 in Db

Type A

Type B

251 in Gb

251 in B

251 in E

251 in A

251 in D

251 in G

Practise Tips
Make sure you practice both Type A and Type B voicings. As you play, say the name of the chord outloud
to develop an association between the name of the chord and how it looks, feels and sounds. Once you
have memorised the notes, practice without the music and slowly build up the speed with a metronome.

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