A system for beautiful chord voicings

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  • Опубліковано 20 лип 2024
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    Hey, I'm Roger. 👋🏽 I'm a rocket scientist, software engineer, and musician. I love to explore harmonies that touches the soul. If you're interested in that kind of stuff, make sure to subscribe to the channel.
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  • @kendracutler9132
    @kendracutler9132 4 місяці тому +711

    The thumbnail was so captivating, you were just staring into our souls

    • @erdem-tx3tu
      @erdem-tx3tu 4 місяці тому +20

      Right?? No flashy attention-grabbing clickbait thumbnail, just a guy who loves what he does looking right at you

    • @KevinTheCardigan
      @KevinTheCardigan 4 місяці тому +6

      Right? I just looked into his eyes and listened. This man has a gift.

    • @bannanafruitsalad
      @bannanafruitsalad 4 місяці тому +2

      The comma is killin me tho

    • @arunkarthikma3121
      @arunkarthikma3121 4 місяці тому +7

      Yeah, I just stopped scrolling and stared at the thumbnail for 3 minutes. Theres something beautiful and wise behind his eyes.
      On a side note, I should get some sleep. It's 3am.

    • @jmwilson6792
      @jmwilson6792 3 місяці тому

      I thought he was gonna rob me.

  • @DefenderOfAzeroth
    @DefenderOfAzeroth 4 місяці тому +536

    yo why does it feel like ur holding back the craziest laughter the whole time lol

  • @Dankflamio
    @Dankflamio 4 місяці тому +188

    Also it’s important to not be afraid of music theory. A vocabulary for analyzing makes learning and writing way faster and easier.

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +40

      100%. They definitely can coexist.

    • @ameer6168
      @ameer6168 4 місяці тому +3

      true and do not afraid to memorize thing like i was used to use formula while working with scales. but then i spend around one and a halft months to memorize all the minor and major scales and learn playing them on piano and it really helped me in my improvisation journey

    • @arunkarthikma3121
      @arunkarthikma3121 4 місяці тому +3

      Are there ways to experiment with voicings like this on guitar?

    • @CS_Sardine
      @CS_Sardine 3 місяці тому

      ​@@arunkarthikma3121Yes. Google this:
      Major 7 voicings guitar
      Minor 7 voicings guitar
      Dominant 7 voicings guitar
      Especially major 7 voicings are so beautiful on their own to play with. But the real fun starts when you combine these voicings to create chord progressions that will sound new and fresh to the ear, even if it is as simple as, say, a 1 6 4 5 chord progression. Have fun!

    • @4hm35319hd0h5
      @4hm35319hd0h5 3 місяці тому +1

      @@arunkarthikma3121 Absolutely, but thinking in triads isn't very natural on guitar. Instead start by taking the chord shapes you already know like E, C, A, D and their minors(although Cm shape isn't really used) then figure out what the voicings of those shapes are just as they are.
      eg. An E shape chord is 1,5,1,3,5,1 = E,B,E,G#,B,E
      Then, you can add 7ths, 9ths, 11ths etc by taking one of the notes and moving it.
      eg. From our E shape above, we can take the 2nd '5' (open B string in our example) and move that up to the major 7th (D#, 4th frett) to give us an EMaj7
      You could then take the 2nd '1' (2nd fret D string in our example) and move that up to the 9th (F# also 4th frett) to give us a really nice EMaj9 voicing

  • @Chris_231
    @Chris_231 3 місяці тому +72

    you just broke down 7th chords, tensions, inversions, and open/close voicings in the most accessible way I've literally ever heard it explained

  • @robinthesky6728
    @robinthesky6728 3 місяці тому +16

    3:14 that chord progression is so beautiful

  • @jermainelong1843
    @jermainelong1843 4 місяці тому +61

    Clear, calm and concise lesson. I've been slacking too much and I need to get back into practice.

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +7

      Wow, thank you 🙏🏽 Let's get back to it. It's never too late.

  • @Dade-xo9xt
    @Dade-xo9xt 3 місяці тому +5

    This video came up on my feed and something told me I had to click it. This video turned out to be the answer I was looking for.

  • @Bashanvibe
    @Bashanvibe 4 місяці тому +22

    Sometimes it’s cool to revisit what you already know!!! Sometimes come across a new way to voice!!! Those are some of my favorite chords!!!

  • @onekeiway
    @onekeiway 4 місяці тому +58

    Brotha, you are extremely blessed with gifts! Your demeanor when explaining, the detail in context, and tackling topics that certainly help us producers. Thank you! 🙌🏾

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +2

      I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching it man.

    • @KYLETISZAI
      @KYLETISZAI 4 місяці тому +1

      I LOVE THIS SM THANK YOU

    • @KYLETISZAI
      @KYLETISZAI 4 місяці тому

      ​@@RogerSimonI'm an aspiring artist

  • @connor7603
    @connor7603 3 місяці тому +1

    Came for beautiful chords, remained for this beautiful man

  • @dots3v3n35
    @dots3v3n35 4 місяці тому +11

    OH, he's a rocket scientist and HE develops software? Gets to be a monk with a piano too? Homie need a buff. With love homie. I've been playing everything in C major and felt like an amateur because I really resist music theory because it feels so much more complicated than it has to be. This really gives me the tools to make any chord, rather than learning the music theory and playing all the scales, it felt overwhelming. But this makes it seem so much more accessible, I feel like this one video is an efficient way to progress forward exactly the way I would like to (whether for better or worse) and I appreciate you giving me this opportunity. Stay OP dawg and godspeed, thank you.

    • @flintldan
      @flintldan 3 місяці тому

      he says he is all those things, is he though?

    • @GalenWillettMusic
      @GalenWillettMusic 3 місяці тому +4

      Music theory is not more complicated than it has to be. It’s only as complicated as it has to be. Some teachers, like this gentleman, are better at communicating it than others.
      I greatly hope that people will not shy away from music theory, but take it on. Don’t try to get by without it; build your fundamentals.

  • @conorellis2892
    @conorellis2892 3 місяці тому +2

    I love how you explain things, super clear and soothing

  • @Xiaomansounds
    @Xiaomansounds 3 місяці тому

    Every chords and progressions came from the soul... I love it.

  • @4ytherium
    @4ytherium 4 місяці тому

    thank you so much for these videos. you’re teaching me so much!!
    thank you!!! will definitely be sticking around.

  • @tehburna
    @tehburna 3 місяці тому +1

    Nice introduction. A quick explainer how this "beauty" arises: Every note has overtones. When a chord is played in close position, those overtones overlap and clash more easily. Spacing the voices more openly creates space between those overtones, reducing or avoiding those clashes and making the whole thing breathe. This also helps you add more instruments or a singing voice to an arrangement.

  • @FlowStateAmbient
    @FlowStateAmbient 3 місяці тому

    When you went from that diminished to the minor chord progression, I felt that in my spirit

  • @PIECRUST27
    @PIECRUST27 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent format, keep the consistency.

  • @LoveAllReality
    @LoveAllReality 3 місяці тому

    This feels like a bridge to the world of professionalism, and it feels reachable! I'm encouraged 😊

  • @ZvikaDror
    @ZvikaDror 4 місяці тому

    Very inspiring to explore more on top of known progressions and feelings. Cheers!

  • @elplatypus1584
    @elplatypus1584 3 місяці тому

    This video was a revelation for me. Thank you so much, it unlocked a lot of ideas for me.

  • @davidhylton7528
    @davidhylton7528 3 місяці тому

    Appreciate the lesson. I feel like I learned a lot to experiment with.

  • @GAIAZULA
    @GAIAZULA 26 днів тому

    Brilliant! Thank you, Roger.

  • @ultraivory
    @ultraivory 3 місяці тому

    Love the video!! Your presentation is so nice

  • @danieleden1856
    @danieleden1856 4 місяці тому

    thanks for the clean explanation!!

  • @Doozy_Titter
    @Doozy_Titter 3 місяці тому

    Very simple and easy to follow, thank you!

  • @domhaitao
    @domhaitao 4 місяці тому

    A lot of sould and wisdom in this thank you 🙏

  • @DavidUK64
    @DavidUK64 8 днів тому

    Great job!!

  • @es_blvnk
    @es_blvnk 3 місяці тому

    Fire! Simple way to expand vocabulary. Really enjoyed this.

  • @BlubbyBeats
    @BlubbyBeats 3 місяці тому

    you inspire me thank you

  • @pepibeats8940
    @pepibeats8940 3 місяці тому

    you are amazing man!

  • @SemajForeman
    @SemajForeman 3 місяці тому +1

    This Is Extremely Helpful Dude And Easy To Understand! Great Job!

  • @Yhoshua_B
    @Yhoshua_B 3 місяці тому

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video!

  • @Jeronimo365
    @Jeronimo365 3 місяці тому

    Nice. Complexity made simple. 🙏

  • @nolidcreations
    @nolidcreations 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much for sharing.. I am just really getting into the piano and learning to read music...Such an exciting journey so far...Blessings Always 🙏🏾💜🎹

  • @P_wizard
    @P_wizard 3 місяці тому

    Super nice, short and sweet video…. Very inspiring 🎉

  • @Foop920
    @Foop920 3 місяці тому

    Okay the Cm11 chord is fucking nuts man WOW

  • @evanseesred
    @evanseesred 3 місяці тому

    Great stuff - thank you

  • @88Zero
    @88Zero 3 місяці тому

    It could help to further communicate your system by explaining why you are choosing to rearrange certain notes.

  • @ShewWoW
    @ShewWoW 4 місяці тому +1

    Hey man! Just discovered you through this video, absolutely loved it and your improvisation.
    I’m sure it’s just “play more”, but would love to learn how to improvise like you, where every progression and melody feels so emotional and rich. I feel like i tend to drift towards happy upbeat sounds when i play

  • @adri.progression
    @adri.progression 3 місяці тому

    WOW! Your approach, pacing, and delivery are amazing, super clear and concise. Just subd, thank you + keep it up 🚀

  • @xtremebassist777
    @xtremebassist777 3 місяці тому

    Super dope thank you

  • @_christianlowe
    @_christianlowe 3 місяці тому

    Wonderful! Many thanks

  • @otium8
    @otium8 3 місяці тому

    This video is a gem for starters!!!

  • @amankandulna9382
    @amankandulna9382 4 місяці тому

    Absolutely beautiful video.

  • @GeekandUke
    @GeekandUke 4 місяці тому

    Great video, Roger! Cheers

  • @Slaat1
    @Slaat1 3 місяці тому

    this channel will explode if you continue putting out quality content like this, love it! subscribed!

  • @3dnacho
    @3dnacho 3 місяці тому +1

    Beautiful, bro

  • @jmcqueen3454
    @jmcqueen3454 4 місяці тому +1

    Woooo! Awesome video man thank you for sharing your vibes!

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      I appreciate you! Thanks for taking the time out to watch it.

  • @michaelandersson1904
    @michaelandersson1904 3 місяці тому

    Thank you!!

  • @bielsonline1861
    @bielsonline1861 4 місяці тому

    this is so nice! i love your way to make music.. its like you're floating between the notes in a beautiful dance ❤️ i will watch your videos forever .

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      Wow, thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @Sense77_
    @Sense77_ 4 місяці тому

    This is super helpful, thanks!

  • @conordonohue7820
    @conordonohue7820 3 місяці тому

    thank you bro

  • @Notmehimorthem
    @Notmehimorthem 4 місяці тому +4

    This is interesting stuff. I love SIMPLE approaches

  • @santiagobirkenstock
    @santiagobirkenstock 3 місяці тому

    Great video, composition looks crisp and the content is super clear ! (Subscribed !)

  • @Lematidas
    @Lematidas 3 місяці тому

    Thanks man!

  • @LauraBlanco7
    @LauraBlanco7 4 місяці тому

    i love your way of teaching!! thanks for your knowledge

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!

  • @destiny9734
    @destiny9734 3 місяці тому

    Thank you 🙏🏾

  • @jono_young_music
    @jono_young_music 3 місяці тому

    This has got me out that rut man, thank you ✌️➕❤️

  • @lemurienconstricteur1745
    @lemurienconstricteur1745 3 місяці тому

    bro these chords fucking hit gang

  • @user-bw8ht5bi1x
    @user-bw8ht5bi1x 3 місяці тому

    u doing great, helps a lot, thx v3

  • @rekindle
    @rekindle 4 місяці тому

    Thanks for making this great video! As a non-keyboard player voicing is the thing I really need to work on

  • @jimmygonyea9752
    @jimmygonyea9752 3 місяці тому

    chill ass workflow

  • @InBeesWeTrust
    @InBeesWeTrust 3 місяці тому

    Man, this video was amazing! I’ve always said if there was an instrument I’d like to learn to play, it’s the piano. Watching this video inspires me to take initiative already!

  • @ryanpriye1402
    @ryanpriye1402 3 місяці тому

    This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.

  • @alamolalamol9426
    @alamolalamol9426 4 місяці тому

    You just don’t know how helpful this video is to me. Thank you.

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @MikaMoupondo
    @MikaMoupondo 3 місяці тому

    You sir have caught my ear and subscription!

  • @smurfsnstuf
    @smurfsnstuf 3 місяці тому

    Love the video mate, new subscriber alert.

  • @The1Gobbla
    @The1Gobbla 4 місяці тому

    You’re doing amazing work, please keep going!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @b-louprint
    @b-louprint 4 місяці тому

    colorful harmonies 😍

  • @lukaslepage3043
    @lukaslepage3043 3 місяці тому

    This is the exact video I’ve been looking for

  • @jcb.98
    @jcb.98 4 місяці тому

    Liked and subscribed. Beautiful playing style.

  • @howard555
    @howard555 3 місяці тому

    came over here from ig. love your content, keep up the good work 👍

  • @amado7760
    @amado7760 3 місяці тому

    Nice Roger, thank you :)

  • @Julio_Uno
    @Julio_Uno 2 місяці тому

    got a new subscriber my bro. you're the chord doctor dude!

  • @Apoz
    @Apoz 3 місяці тому

    Nice! I like how you showed the differences in voicings. Perhaps you could do a video on different voicings?

  • @commonbeats
    @commonbeats 4 місяці тому

    appreciate you bro. Thank you for all you share 👊

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +1

      I appreciate you, my guy! Your support means a lot.

  • @grizelda4526
    @grizelda4526 3 місяці тому

    I love playing with chord voicings.
    Unfortunately I play a 4 string bass.
    I’m always trying to find ways to create pleasing sounds using odd voicings and harmonics.
    It’s really gratifying to find a way to play a piano piece on the bass.

  • @user-cx8qf1lb8n
    @user-cx8qf1lb8n Місяць тому

    awesome video about chords and beautiful voicing in minor 11 chords thank you so much

  • @daviddelossantos6075
    @daviddelossantos6075 4 місяці тому

    🔥 As a guitarist this is super helpful also.

  • @BatmanWangChung
    @BatmanWangChung 4 місяці тому

    Suh dude! This is really eye opening! Fabulous sounds as always! ✨✨✨🔥🔥🔥

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +1

      I appreciate it! 🙏🏽

  • @jimmygonyea9752
    @jimmygonyea9752 3 місяці тому

    i like how you break it down brother

  • @EnochThornock
    @EnochThornock 4 місяці тому +1

    I love this video so much! Wonderful explanations, and the video is so relaxing. You're like the Bob Ross of harmony

  • @nikbivation
    @nikbivation 4 місяці тому

    thank you for this! Simple and practical

  • @lyomon9981
    @lyomon9981 3 місяці тому

    Damn i never realized y could do it like that lmao
    Soo good

  • @carlesmontobbio
    @carlesmontobbio 4 місяці тому

    hey there! great video, loved those voicings! I think it'd be very helpful to also see the way you play them, allowing the viewer to also understand the fingerings for these voicings, and not only the theory and the system behind it. Hope that helps :) keeep it up!

  • @Oles86
    @Oles86 4 місяці тому

    Man keep pushing please, if you like it, because i do really!!! Love.

  • @bigaaron
    @bigaaron 3 місяці тому

    10 seconds in, already subbed. I'm a string player (bass violin viola) but this is still informative. Maybe I'll learn keys someday! Thank you!

  • @rockturtle6951
    @rockturtle6951 4 місяці тому +1

    Love this video brother, God bless 🔥🙏

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      I appreciate you 🙏🏽

  • @cassini9782
    @cassini9782 3 місяці тому

    thanks man

  • @Johnstone565
    @Johnstone565 4 місяці тому

    Great video ❤

  • @rectify2003
    @rectify2003 3 місяці тому

    Awesome
    Subscribed

  • @ImaginaryAmbition
    @ImaginaryAmbition 3 місяці тому

    First time running into you. The quality is amazing AND YOU MADE THAT CHORD APP!?!

  • @sedlite4gaming
    @sedlite4gaming 4 місяці тому

    More videos please! I want to be able to play like you :)

  • @somedots
    @somedots 4 місяці тому

    Incredible video, thank you

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.

  • @amadc675
    @amadc675 3 місяці тому

    Subscribed❤❤❤

  • @RayLyleMusic
    @RayLyleMusic 4 місяці тому +2

    Bro I love the simplicity that you displayed in this lesson! Can you do a lesson or point me in the direction of you showing how to find follow up chords to the ones you start on ?

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому

      Thanks man. & I got you!

  • @jamesfranke6932
    @jamesfranke6932 4 місяці тому

    Thank you....😊

  • @Mike-rw2nh
    @Mike-rw2nh 4 місяці тому

    Even though this is a very clear, concise tutorial, your touch and phrasing is achingly good. Subbed, good sir. Thank you.

    • @RogerSimon
      @RogerSimon  4 місяці тому +1

      Wow, thank you! Much love

  • @cocomaire
    @cocomaire 3 місяці тому

    Nice! Makes me want to see what other theory you’ve simplified

  • @yungmero500
    @yungmero500 4 місяці тому

    Thank you