Much neglected, I have started my journey through the minor 2 5 1s through all the keys.

I have developed the following voicings which I like. (I’m sure they are not original!)

On the 2: b5 – 7 – 1 – 11 (so Dm⁷/b5 = Ab C D and G)

On the 5: #9 – 3 – #5 – 7 (So G^Alt = Bb B Eb F)

On the 1: 6 (or7) – 9 – b3 – 5 (so Cm9 or 6/9 = A (or Bb) D Eb G

I like to call these B voicings as they are quite bunched together. I am running (slowly!) through all the keys, playing the chords with my left hand and the scales with my right:

• Locrian over the m7/b5
• Altered over the 5
• Dorian or Aeolian over the the 1

I hope the suffering is worth it!