I Didn't Know Where CHORDS Came From Until I Knew THIS

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Scales + Chords = Keys
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@ksmyth999 7 месяцев назад

Mathematically there is an isomorphism between scales. So I find it useful as a starting point just to remember: TTSTTTS, where T means tone and S semitone. The way I remember this is to visualize the piano keyboard starting with the interval between C and D. The chord construction demonstrated in this video I learned as "piling on thirds". If you also add the 7th, you construct the standard 4 note jazz chords. Because the diatonic scale has semitones, you can create different modes. You just move the starting point for the different modes in that particular key scale. The circle of thirds is a good idea. This has a cycle of 7 as does the circle of fifths. The interval between the circle of thirds is two and between the circle of fifths 4. However, if you look a little closely at the circle of fifths, you realize it does not actually exist. If you use it to find keys with sharps, it breaks down when you get to the key of B since the key with 6 sharps is the key F#. It is actually a circle of eighths where you have to think in semitones. I don't know why they don't teach that, since it would be much more logical.

@markE946 4 месяца назад

I've identified a lot of fundamental flaws with music theory and infact a few with the Circle of 5ths, the music professor I wrote on RU-vid didn't have an answer unfortunately...

@luisyvital 8 месяцев назад

How is it that in 15 minutes you’ve been able to help me understand something I haven’t for the last 15 years.. thank you for this amazing video!

@R.Akerman-oz1tf 8 месяцев назад

I hope Ricky goes over the "inversions" too.

@adipsous 3 месяца назад

Isn't that sheet of paper aesthetically pleasing? A work of art. I'm going to make one for myself and put it on my wall.

@paulasp1 3 месяца назад

Me too

@gepmrk 9 месяцев назад

Chords are a secondary effect of single lines moving at the same time. In the 1200s through to the 17th century music was mostly church music and it was single lines that were sung. There were strict rules about how those lines were allowed to move together and those rules became known as counterpoint. The preoccupation with the identity via the analysis of chords is an after-the-fact phenomenon.

@skyharmer1251 3 месяца назад

I can't believe how incredibly clearly you explained that. Thank you so so much.

@RonHicks 9 месяцев назад

Okay this is awesome. For some reason you're instruction by writing on paper increased my understanding. I've been playing the guitar off and on for 15 years and I'm so used to personal instruction and regular books. Since you were writing on paper and explaining at the same time I really focused and paid attention:)

@stefanwoldekidan8880 6 месяцев назад

Wow! Just WOW! How easy and accessible you made music theory! It just said click in my head and I suddenly grasp the math and beauty in the relationships between the notes and chords.

@helix0311 6 месяцев назад

I've been playing the bass guitar and learning music theory for years, and this was the most well-explained version I've seen of why chord structures are the way that they are and how this builds into chord progression and cadence in a song.

@jasonlight8813 6 месяцев назад

I've had the book for a while but have only just started working through it. Ricky has allowed me to fall back in love with playing the guitar. I'm like a big kid again. Thanks Ricky, you're rocking awesone

@aslamahmed2564 9 месяцев назад

Dear Ricky, you deserve a medal for explaining thing so brilliantly that I could go on watching and listening you endless hours. I love your english humour which appreciate very much. Besides that you know how to make people understood you. À bientôt.

@pablop5937 5 месяцев назад

What a great teacher you are Ricky! You Rock!

@bethansheridan-jones5330 Месяц назад

This is such a great explanation and you've taught in 20 minutes patterns I haven't understood for 40+ years!!! Thank you so much for making this and explaining the concepts so clearly and memorably ❤

@anti-galacticbackingtracks4154 7 месяцев назад

I've taught this same material individually to thousands of students since 1979 - I like Ricky's approach, particularly the nemonic 'Every Good Band Deserves Fans And Cash' !

@RobH-xx2nw Месяц назад

Just got my copy of the book and it’s also brilliant! Very clear. Has really helped me to understand music notation and what the keys are on a piano which I previously thought was a ‘black art’ . A life changing moment for me, thanks Ricky

@edt9666 9 месяцев назад

40 years of learning guitar without lessons, this has been the BEST explanation I've ever seen. THANK YOU. Subscribed.

@simonminnican 6 месяцев назад

I'm home educating and trying to learn music theory to assist in teaching piano. I have to say that this explanation is the best I've found on RU-vid for explaining chords and I thank you for it!

@kokonahoko 9 месяцев назад

Great explanation. I love the way you explain music. Your textbook and your videos really go hand in hand for easier understanding and memorization. Thank you very much❤

@indrin12 Месяц назад

One of the best and easiest explanations I have seen. Thank you for sharing.

@baramekatrop 8 месяцев назад

The greatest explaination i ever seen. Simple & easy to remember. Thanks so much

@juanenrike81 9 месяцев назад

This is the first well explained video I ever found! well done! and thanks for the great lesson!

@adam_a923 2 месяца назад

I just learned my first lesson in music theory and my mind is blown at how much I've been missing out on. Immediately after studying your lesson and "methods of madness", I picked up my guitar and mapped out the notes (I play in open tunings and weird tunings) and I understood the notes and how to move between them. THANK YOU FOR THIS LESSON, I definitely subscribed!

@JohnDoe-fz7hz 7 месяцев назад

would be so helpful if someone had told me this at least 20 years earlier. Awesome explained. Suddenly its so easy to understand how it all fits together

@davidrivera5829 7 месяцев назад

DEAR RICKY, YOU ARE JUST A JOY TO LISTEN TO MY FRIEND... GOD BLESS YOU FOR MAKING LESSONS SO FUN AND SIMPLISTIC... MY HATS OFF TO YOU SIR.

@Chimp_No_1 9 месяцев назад

Incredibly helpful ! Thanks !

@nobbymorph 9 месяцев назад

Absolutely brilliant, thank you! 🎶

@shawshankBorat 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic video. Thank you for explaining every step patiently and clearly! I’m an absolute beginner and this is exactly what I was looking for.

@acorrive 7 месяцев назад

The best and most understandable explanation that I have seen so far on Utube. Thank you Rick.

@ISO-guys Месяц назад

Brilliant straight forward video. Thanks.

@henryjosephr2823 7 месяцев назад

A good explanation makes it easy to understand the formation of scales and scales chords. Good

@mxyptlk 7 месяцев назад

Awesome...For the first time in god knows how long and in just ten mins of your video I understand something I never could get my head round... I am now a subscriber....Thank you...!!!

@user-jx7tm9px2j 6 месяцев назад

Rick you are a genious teacher! Thank you for sharing these lessons. ❤

@jennyricker1211 6 месяцев назад

Best explanation I have found! Thanks so much!

@oldestries 9 месяцев назад

Good thing what you did & your method is the simplest & the easiest among all Ive seen. Awesome!

@TaxPayingContributor 9 месяцев назад

Completely relatable. I spend seemingly too much time over pen and paper, than the keys or fretboard. Music is mathematical and can be visualized as well as heard. Thanks

@LilCrayzer 8 месяцев назад

Thank you so much Ricky! Your explanation is so tight and full of wisdom. was really nice to see another facette of musictheory!

@dannystewart9482 8 месяцев назад

Brilliant video ! Thanks.

@MusicDive-ex7mi 6 месяцев назад

Stellar explanation, thank you very much for sharing!

@gstlynx 5 месяцев назад

Great presentation, clear, concise, logical etc..... Thanks.

@emmanuelaolaiya 8 месяцев назад

Wow 🤩 thank you so much! Excellent explanation

@doc344 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! It was a pleasure to watch!

@ichydangle 9 месяцев назад

Who knew it could be the easy to learn with this right teacher.

@sizaiza 5 месяцев назад

Very nice lesson! Good job!

@giglehart 9 месяцев назад

Excellent!! Easy to comprehend

@_no_9671 8 месяцев назад

Perfect explanation, thank you

@Pizzylicious 7 месяцев назад

This was amazing. I have reviewed all of this before but the maj, min, dim, aug just made sense enough to stick!

@galegreyson4196 3 месяца назад

Excellent instruction. This is an effective teacher.

@mikemais84 9 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for your time and knowledge. Most importantly thank you for the clarity of your explanations. For someone who finds this a difficult concept you have made it easy to follow and learn. And your presentation manner is enjoyable and perfect. Thanks much!

@charlesarmstrong5292 6 месяцев назад

A most excellent lesson!! I am teaching my grandson and this is going to help enormously. Thank you!!

@edgewatersbestguitarist1524 8 месяцев назад

I can remember figuring out the pattern of notes to an octave that a scale was, all by myself jumping up and down in my room : "that's why its called a diminished chord!! That's how it works!! Oh my god!!!" I'll never forget that epiphany. Thought I was a genius lol

@1acudoc 9 месяцев назад

I knew this but somehow it’s much more clear now. Thanks Ricky😊

@eduardois7003 7 месяцев назад

Great video! no words to say thank you, you were born to teach! gracias Maestro!

@MusicManFernando 9 месяцев назад

Great lesson and excellent teacher, thanks.

@robertmarbun 8 месяцев назад

You make it so easy to understand. Thank you

@serolrom 4 месяца назад

Wow... so those are the 3rds and 5ths everybody talks about... today I'm feeling one of those "enlightenment moments", if you know what I mean. Today is the first day of an exciting rest of my life. Thank you!

@boblandstrom 3 месяца назад

That was Super Helpful ! Thanks.

@normitabasa8341 3 месяца назад

Thank you! You are a very good teacher. You made it so easy to understand. Bless you❤

@marcfoss7687 5 месяцев назад

This is priceless, thanks so much Ricky!

@Taylor-vz4ot 2 месяца назад

i have tried to learn the guitar both independently and through teachers, i decided to try again and just as i was reaching the point of giving up i stumbled upon your channel and you have made the guitar a music theory make so much more sense than anyone i've come across so far. I'm actually retaining the information because of how you discuss and illustrate it, and my practicing has actually been productive rather than frustrating and reductive, so thank you very much

@dariolombardo84 Месяц назад

Amazing video! Thank you 🙏

@mizellmusic 8 месяцев назад

Nice breakdown, really helps me understand

@kyivstuff 2 месяца назад

I finished a music school and loved your explanation ❤

@muhammadhafizh9757 2 месяца назад

God bless you, Rick. Thank you so much!

@estacioraja 6 месяцев назад

Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing

@bobloder 3 месяца назад

I'm so glad that I found you! Cheers!!

@joseecouture2722 2 месяца назад

I 've had that explained to me at least three times, but your explanation is by far the best, (even if it is in english!) merci

@amitmajumder-gf1my 5 дней назад

I have seen many people's classes but believe me no one could explain it like you💝. Sir you're really genius ✨

@jenniferdowney6578 6 месяцев назад

Wow, this is brilliant. Trying to teach myself and this is SS helpful. Thank you.

@joecool5670 9 месяцев назад

Mindblowing, thank you so much

@Renato2Guitar 6 месяцев назад

Great class!! Thanks a lot!!

@meanpicker 9 месяцев назад

Great explanation! Thanks for sharing!

@jamespitstick8823 8 месяцев назад

This was a great explanation of chord building, Nashville Number System and a lot more. Great Job!

@Rozalyn508 8 месяцев назад

Such a great video very helpful.

@user-re9qy5zk5b Месяц назад

Hey Ricky what a GREAT explanation. I wish I would have seen this years ago. I played and could read music for clarinet in my school days but have forgot it all. I can follow music as someone plays on a piano, and I have also played guitar for some time but was always confused about Triads, Major and minors. But you explain Triads, Major and minor so well and let us not forget your wobbly Bob the diminished 🤣It's like one easy to digest course that I will not forget. BTW say hello to Huddersfield as I used to live in New Mill, I really miss Last of the Summer Wine country! Again thanks for sharing!

@jimvid5183 4 месяца назад

Great explainer for anyone who wants to learn music theory.

@Jaba25 9 месяцев назад

It is amazing tutorial … thank you so much for this videos!! Open my mind for this, I’m 47 years old and never couldn’t understand it very!!! Your video was nee word for me!!! Thank you again!!

@ShineMedia1 2 месяца назад

That was amazing . 😮 I don't understand exactly how to apply it yet but you broke it down beautifully. I'll be returning and it will all sink in soon. Beautifully laid out and explained, thanks 👍

@jayg1438 2 месяца назад

well that was easy. trying to learn to play piano and this was an incredible and thorough lesson that was easy to follow. Great job and thank you!

@shinoobie1549 8 месяцев назад

This video clarified so many things for me. Thank you

@rickysguitar 8 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@maurikmalasllani5299 9 месяцев назад

Fantastic explanation 👏👏👏👏 thank you so much mate 🙏 very very helpful.

@kevinkago3492 8 месяцев назад

Great Teacher!

@modancientwoman 6 месяцев назад

My fiance is teaching me to play music and understand music theory and it's really great to find videos like this to help me study when he's not around. Thank you so much good sir for your video I will be coming back for more!

@glennkarsten2450 Месяц назад

Great Lesson. This was something that my first guitar instructor taught me in 1977. He also had me waik it through all of the relative minors associated with each key. It changed my life! I have never understood why music theory courses don't start with this as it is a fundamental building block.

@blipp8619 8 месяцев назад

Great explanation.

@sarahnelmes6096 Месяц назад

Always looking for new ways to teach chord theory to my piano students ( who I teach to play the piano like a guitar!) This is great, thank you!

@graphicartdude 9 месяцев назад

Thanks Ricky. This seems like a good approach for remembering these concepts. Another technique I've find useful for determining chords in a particular key is visualizing a moveable fretboard pattern. The problem I seem to have though, is applying learned theory and concepts on the fly (like when attempting to jam along with other musicians to an unfamiliar song). It's one thing to simply play a typical major, minor or pentatonic scale over simple chords, but what I can't comprehend is how so many guitarists are able to solo over a more complex song so easily. It seems as if you must possess the memory and mental quickness of a savant in order to tackle all of the various mental gymnastics. For example, determining which chords are played, the song's key, if there are any key changes or non-diatonic chords at play, remembering when those key changes and chord changes occur, what to solo over each chord (which mode, intervals or notes to focus on), etc; and all why playing freely and non analytically. How do you tackle all of these things simultaneously? I feel as if I don't and will never possess the mental quickness to play on the fly. Any pointers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

@mirmir9806 5 месяцев назад

Awesome. I am so old half my brain cells have fizzled out but I am following and understanding your lessons incredibly well. Thank you! I wish I had a tutor like you when I was younger and had time to play around with the idea of learning music theory and playing it.

@dillipphunbar7924 8 месяцев назад

Very helpful Thankyou.

@snozking 4 месяца назад

all your videos are super helpful, thanks

@munkeepilot 7 месяцев назад

Unbelievably stuffed full of music theory in a very concise, easy-to-understand format. You cover a LOT of ground, yet it seems so simple to understand (admittedly takes much longer to master). Very well done presentation, right down to the tiniest of details (eg capitalize Major, while minor is lowercase; capital letters have serifs, etc). Impressive, dude!

@modancientwoman 6 месяцев назад

wholeheartedly agree with your comment. this video is fab!

@_InTheBin 4 месяца назад

Thank you so much for sharing this with us, Ricky! This theoretical approach is just incredibly intuitive, I've never understood it so quickly. Thank you so much! You have a new subscriber.

@newgen85 9 месяцев назад

GREAT EXPLANATION!!

@jrsimeon02 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing!

@pixelpoet День назад

What a brilliant explanation it finally makes sense to me. Many thanks dude. Subscribed!

@AdriiPing 2 месяца назад

Greeat!! Mind blowing. Nice lesson :D

@user-zx1ze4gv3x 9 месяцев назад

awesome !! best tutorial so far .

@rejeanbrousseau9298 7 месяцев назад

A brilliant explanation.

@thunderace4588 9 месяцев назад

Thank you Ricky.

@spindal_1 8 месяцев назад

Genius. Thanks so much!

@ronglass5968 2 месяца назад

EXCELLENT! Thanks. 👍

@number5son 3 месяца назад

I play piano and this is a fantastic explanation of what makes a chord major vs minor, Primary vs Secondary, how the Roman Numerals are related to the chords and a scales chords. I must have had at least 10 Ah-Hah (epiphany) moments. You did a great job - THANK YOU !!! :)