Music Theory Masterclass 1: Drilling the Basics

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  • Опубліковано 13 тра 2021
  • In this first Music Theory Masterclass we will drill the basics of music theory.
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  • @quailstudios
    @quailstudios 3 роки тому +219

    I Don’t Play Loud Music At Lunch - brilliant! Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian.

    • @naturligfunktion4232
      @naturligfunktion4232 3 роки тому +9

      I Didnt Pee, Leave Me A Lone hehe

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios 3 роки тому +4

      @Bradford Not Your Cousin Leigh You know what? I like this even better. :)

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios 3 роки тому

      @@rowotan7367 ;)

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios 3 роки тому

      @@naturligfunktion4232 OK. Don't think I'll use this one.

    • @jessiegaray2802
      @jessiegaray2802 3 роки тому +3

      Ok to simply understand music what is do re mi fa so la ti do?

  • @lyzi1792
    @lyzi1792 3 роки тому +643

    Timestamps
    1:11 Basic triads formulas
    3:56 other types of triads
    7:39 concentrated listening
    8:50 cord - Scale relationships
    14:48 modes
    17:45 grouping
    18:28 seventh cords
    24:59 minor Scale cords
    27:47 modes in minor Scale
    29:09 A Melodic minor and harmonic minor
    35:20 questions

  • @bobbyblevins5731
    @bobbyblevins5731 3 роки тому +224

    I played the guitar, when I was a teenager into my 20s. I hit a wall using tabs, and gave up on it for a long time. I'm in my mid 30s now, and picked it back up, and hit the same wall. I got on UA-cam searching for the answer. Then I found your channel, and using what I've learned from your teachings I was able to break through that wall. I am so grateful for the knowledge that you have passed on to me. I am once again in love with music, and have the enthusiasm for it that I had as a teen. I am wonderfully lost in the rabbit hole that is music. I can't wait to get your book, and ear training program. I whole heartily thank you for what you do, and have nothing but respect for you.

    • @mattd8325
      @mattd8325 2 роки тому +5

      oh brother! I am on the same journey (similar age!). It's such a joy to get a new understanding of the basics and feel so much freer to create my own music!

    • @travisjoyner5927
      @travisjoyner5927 2 роки тому +3

      Late thirties here and just now learning stuff I should've picked up when I was a teenager trying to play tabs. Sucks to realize how much time we've lost.

    • @ibleedoranbla
      @ibleedoranbla 2 роки тому +4

      This sounds exactly like my story. I started playing at 22 and quit at 27 out of frustration. I'll be 36 in 2 months and I just picked my guitar back up 2 weeks ago. My drive to finish what I started is higher than it's ever been.

    • @MishaPitsenko
      @MishaPitsenko 2 роки тому

      I’m right there with you and in my 30s. Always wanted to be able to learn songs on the fly when playing with people. Also writing songs without guessing if I’m in key.

    • @PamelaContiGlass
      @PamelaContiGlass 2 роки тому +3

      I actually played all my life, but some concepts I only truly understood after listening to Rick. Concept that I had to study at conservatory but I never truly understood. I am glad you got back into music. It's a gift that keeps on giving. My only regret? That youtube wasn't around when I learned in the 70s. There are things that I learned back then but took me weeks to figure out that today I'd find 10 videos to help along.

  • @exquisiteoath
    @exquisiteoath 3 роки тому +144

    Worrying about having too much music theory in your skull is like a carpenter worrying if they have too many tools. Thanks for another great lesson Rick.

    • @ghost11282
      @ghost11282 6 місяців тому +2

      Glad you posted that

    • @Yu-Fei-Hung
      @Yu-Fei-Hung 6 місяців тому +3

      Is this going to be on the exam?

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv 3 роки тому +427

    I am 61 years old. If I would have had lessons like these in the eighties and nineties, life would have been so much easier musically. Rick you ROCK !!!

    • @andrestrat
      @andrestrat 3 роки тому +8

      I could have written the exact same line word for word!

    • @joliveres
      @joliveres 3 роки тому +11

      I'm just over 50 and wish I had access to Rick's videos when I was a teen, but at least I have them now!

    • @jeffwalther
      @jeffwalther 3 роки тому +5

      Exactly for me also!

    • @julierood1228
      @julierood1228 3 роки тому +2

      Yep, that's me!

    • @KenNickels
      @KenNickels 3 роки тому +1

      @@KP-by4eu Right.

  • @ravenconacher
    @ravenconacher 3 роки тому +148

    I think you are in my top 10 most influential musicians. Thank you for sharing.

  • @gerto4812
    @gerto4812 Рік тому +76

    Rick has to be one of the best humans on the planet. Besides his kind demeanor. His generosity of sharing exquisite knowledge is amazing. We’re blessed to share this timeline with you good sir

    • @RolanTHUNDER
      @RolanTHUNDER 5 місяців тому +2

      100%. He's so humble as well. He is a blessing to us music folk :)

  • @An_Cat_Dubh
    @An_Cat_Dubh 3 роки тому +106

    Here is a way to think about the term, "suspension" - everything in Western music centers around tension and resolution. Avoiding use of the major/minor 3rd suspends resolution - we are left hanging, waiting for the resolution to a comfortable sounding 3rd. Until we hear the inclusion of a major or minor third in a chord, we experience a musical tension, or "suspension".

    • @ehurckes
      @ehurckes 2 роки тому +4

      TY. Super helpful.

    • @bdDoppler
      @bdDoppler 2 роки тому +2

      Really nice explained and way easiert to memorize

    • @billpetrello8955
      @billpetrello8955 2 роки тому +1

      WHOA! Awesome!

    • @DivaInTheWoods
      @DivaInTheWoods 2 роки тому +4

      Thank you! Storytelling explanations paint the picture my brain needs!

  • @steved2112
    @steved2112 3 роки тому +174

    I now realize what a mistake it is to think of Rick Beato as my music teacher. He is so much more than that.
    Of course you're going to learn everything you need to know about music if you listen to Beato. But you're also going to learn about philosophy, attitude, and life skills. A lot of great musicians have a gift. Rick Beato *is* a gift.

  • @brbrshpr7763
    @brbrshpr7763 3 роки тому +63

    I was a music education major in college but lost my passion for music shortly after graduating. Recently I took up the guitar again after a 30+ year absence from it and started watching your videos. You've reignited my love for music and I thank you. Keep doing what you do, you are making a difference.

  • @tomcooperonline893
    @tomcooperonline893 2 роки тому +47

    I'm trained as a drummer but am a self taught piano and guitar player. I've tried lessons on both a couple of times. I've learned more in 3 minutes in than in all the lessons I ever took. Rick is amazing.

  • @michaeljosephbrumo157
    @michaeljosephbrumo157 Рік тому +17

    I wholeheartedly believe that this man's material should be made official school curriculum at all levels.

  • @jonathanlane5432
    @jonathanlane5432 3 роки тому +15

    Rick, I’m not a musician. I can’t play any instruments but I am a big music lover, all types. And although most of what you say is totally foreign to me, I find your tutorials fascinating.

  • @aquadime3336
    @aquadime3336 3 роки тому +11

    I wish we had a music theory class in school back in the 80s. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us all

  • @josephbullock7483
    @josephbullock7483 3 місяці тому +2

    It’s been about 15 years since I’ve taken music theory classes and this instantly brought back a lot of information that I needed to refresh

  • @l30n.marin3r0
    @l30n.marin3r0 15 днів тому

    Rick, something I've never seen: A course on class on how to transcribe your own music.
    I have several songs of my own and sometimes I record things that I later forget how I played them or what I was even playing at the time and I find myself lost at the time of trying to write down my own music and all the stuff I've seen on the internet are very generic or so vague that instead of my doubts or questions being cleared I end up with more questions.
    I've never something like: Alright, we're going to make a song from scratch and we're going to write it down to a music sheet, we're going to writing slides, tapping, slap parts to a piece of paper. We're going to figure out the time signature and time signature changes, the key and how to write down a change in said key.

  • @raymondchou9550
    @raymondchou9550 3 роки тому +10

    Hi Rick,
    I've been a pianist for most of my life, but since I'm in an apartment in grad school right now, I started playing guitar. I just bought the Beato Book, going to religiously practice everything in here until I'm blue in the face. This is exactly everything I needed and I cannot thank you enough for pouring the time into creating it. Will update with progress, but this is 1000000x better than most of the stuff I can find

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek 3 роки тому

      How has it been for you, going to guitar? I learned and played piano and trumpet all through my childhood and understand theory. I've fiddled around on bass for years, so know the fretboard a bit. But, I'm at a block right now with guitar. The keyboard is just instinctive for me.

    • @raymondchou9550
      @raymondchou9550 3 роки тому

      @@HabAnagarek It's been pretty good, I'm still learning a couple really basic songs and my fundamentals
      Still working on getting all of the shapes hard-wired into my memory, but thinking intervallically REALLY helps on the guitar
      You learn one shape and you can transpose it up and down, so about 1/12th practice on piano!
      But I like Rick's "constructive" approach, esp if you watch his video on what to practice

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek 3 роки тому

      @@raymondchou9550 I'm working on that. With bass, I began to see intervals on the fretboard, octaves, fifths, thirds, flat seven. With chords on the guitar I'm struggling to find a way to envision them.

    • @raymondchou9550
      @raymondchou9550 3 роки тому +1

      @@HabAnagarek Not sure how good of advice this is since I'm relatively still a beginner, but approach it in two ways: through intervals, and by modifying well known shapes. So for example, take a drop 3 root voicing, that's like an E-shape but you only play the E, D,G,B strings. Okay, well if you just play all open strings that's an Em7 (1-b7-b3-5). if you play fret 1 on the D, G strings you get EM7 (1-7-3-5). Now you can just transpose this shape up and down the fretboard and bam
      To get other chords, you can just shift some of the notes up and down slightly haha
      So actually it's 1/12th of the practice of piano and all of the chords look the same so I like it more this way

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek 2 роки тому

      @@phutureproof Thank you for the encouragement! After all these years, nobody I know has articulated it like that. Most guitar players I know, it seems to be second nature and they don't know how to take the outside view.

  • @deanathan
    @deanathan 3 роки тому +4

    I’m a basic, stereotypical-self taught guitarist. I didn’t have a smartphone growing up and I didn’t have a laptop or desktop. I had a guitar and an old chord book with some Beatles songs in it. With people like you and the tech we have today, I don’t think there has been a better time to be a musician and/or learn an instrument. Thank you Rick. Your content is actual gold. I’m definitely going to support this channel bc I’m in serious need of theory help and ear training. Thank you for everything you do Rick.

  • @jason061971
    @jason061971 10 місяців тому +2

    Now I understand why so many subscribers are in your Channel.
    This is the easiest but most profound lecture of music theory in my life.
    Respect to your deep understanding of music and compassion for people.

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic 2 роки тому +345

    Rick, you are making everyone's ear open!!

  • @aguynamedben
    @aguynamedben 3 роки тому +29

    This is awesome… you should make “drill the basics” a reoccurring series!!! I love it. Kind of the thing where everyone assumes the basics are easily, so nobody goes over them enough times.

  • @emanuellandeholm5657
    @emanuellandeholm5657 2 роки тому +3

    As a guitar player trying to learn basic music theory, the first thing I realized was that most of the triads/chords I know and love are inverted. I have acquired a keyboard, and it's just an incredibly helpful tool for learning intervals, chords and scales.

  • @BjornvirEldrusson
    @BjornvirEldrusson 6 днів тому

    I spent $300 on piano lessons in college and learned none of this... This is amazing and free. Thank you so much, Rick

  • @vbarrto
    @vbarrto 3 роки тому +20

    I love this man. His knowledge and the simple, beautiful way he can share it with others.
    Rick, you are fantastic and unique man.
    You are all in one, music (bands), music (theory), all that colours and flavours. Scent of notes and what connect them. All tastes good.
    The man who understands language of universal form of communication and express.
    When he speaks i want to listen with pleasure.
    All the best for you and your family, I'm greatfull for you and what you are doing and you are the best.
    Thank you.

  • @SeshadriMajumdar
    @SeshadriMajumdar 3 роки тому +10

    You're doing a great service to the society. Thank God you were born Rick 🙏

  • @johnjacquard863
    @johnjacquard863 3 роки тому +7

    YES
    music theory makes you better in every way than without it.

  • @diogomachado6702
    @diogomachado6702 Рік тому +9

    I recently bought the Beato package, Book, Ear Training and 2 for guitar. Such a great investment! Can't thank the Man enough! He is in the know and he sure loves music.

    • @doriannedias9505
      @doriannedias9505 Рік тому +1

      I just bought it too! I feel like I'm finally ready to put in the time.

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 3 роки тому +1

    I love the sound of bitonal chords. The short definition you gave towards the end of the Masterclass flipped on a light in my head. Thank!

  • @jameshughes9706
    @jameshughes9706 3 роки тому +4

    Rick you have been a HUUUUGE influence on my composing and songwriting this past year

  • @ms-noosabeach
    @ms-noosabeach 8 місяців тому +3

    Hey Rick, you sound a little stoned at .75x - all good, kind of a cool 70s rock vibe. I can’t recommend you at .5x though, it turns into a lecture for bass players at that speed.

  • @MatthewGrantCurtis
    @MatthewGrantCurtis 3 роки тому +1

    This is exactly what I needed Rick!!! Thank you for continuing to share you knowledge and reiterating your previous videos to communicate them in the most simple way possible. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @francissookraj3202
    @francissookraj3202 2 роки тому +3

    I love watching Rick's videos he such a brilliant teacher, the way he breaks down a song and explaining what notes and chords they are in. Very educational for someone like me who don't read music.

  • @copperaudio9664
    @copperaudio9664 3 роки тому +12

    Thank you! Finally music theory explained properly. Using the keyboard made all the difference (for me). You rock! P.S. Phrygian is where the beer is stored.

  • @StonyBlazestation
    @StonyBlazestation 3 роки тому +4

    I've said it before, but this channel is the most invaluable music education resource on the internet.

  • @masterbuilder3166
    @masterbuilder3166 Рік тому +2

    Rick, I’m new to your channel and in one week I’ve learned more than I have in 5 years. I can’t thank you enough. So many times I’ve walked away from playing out of frustration. These courses are opening door after door. Very nice having someone giving of their talents. It’s what lives on for eternity. I am forever grateful 💪💯

  • @DJxSGGxNeo
    @DJxSGGxNeo 2 роки тому +2

    Hmm a few weeks ago, I created a new course for my self, something I added on to my personal training, where I play every single chord over and over for up to 2 hours a day, I mean every chord there is... starting with C one day, then C# the next day, and so on. Hmm using this for mostly ear training though also to help me remember each chord exactly for what it is. The more complicated ones of course are harder like the advanced 13, just cause they take more finger work, though I find it's a great exercise since I start out with Triads and end up with complex 13 chords, then back to triads. Doing this before I sleep seems to be the best way. Hmm I am a self taught pianist and music theorist, as well as self taught composer, though I think anyone could teach themselves and effectively with out any help or advanced books, just have to use your mind.

  • @lizarrrdbeth
    @lizarrrdbeth 3 роки тому +6

    Yes!! I'm loving this! Professor Beato! I don't have an apple for you today.

  • @r.w.5269
    @r.w.5269 3 роки тому +4

    I'm new to all of this and in my mid 50's. Trying to find a new hobby so I'm taking the plunge and ordering your ear training bundle! Here's to a new hobby!

  • @spongyfungus
    @spongyfungus 3 роки тому +2

    I just bought your book and it looks awesome. I also want to thank you for the tremendous amount of hope and enthusiasm that you always communicate to your listeners. Your positivity is a great source of inspiration and motivation to keep on learning..
    I’m 63, but you definitely bring out the happy kid in me 😊 Thank you Rick !

  • @jimifritz
    @jimifritz 2 роки тому +2

    I love your classes, I am a guitar teacher for guitar center for 8 years and I use a lot of the stuff I hear from you in my lessons, I went to a few different music schools learned all this stuff but it’s great to hear someone else talk about it

  • @smacker360
    @smacker360 3 роки тому +3

    Musicians from the past were incredibly talented and played augmented, diminished and unknown chords because they didn't have venues like UA-cam for guidance, they simply played the sound they heard in their head. In-depth knowledge of theory isn't a must to write and play incredible music as evidenced through history. That being said, your lessons are invaluable and helps to improve my understanding of why what I play works, thanks.

    • @daveberkheimer2166
      @daveberkheimer2166 3 роки тому +1

      I think that you should learn what you need to learn to do what you want to do. And you're right, a lot of the great musicians of the past had limited theory knowledge, not to say they didn't know how to play.
      In fact, when I lived in Nashville I got to know a Grammy award winning session guitarist who had very little theory knowledge. What he did have was the ability to play like a mo-fo, a very good ear, and instinct out the ying yang.... all of which can't be taught. For a few months we would get together and swap lessons; he taught me Chet Atkins/Travis style finger picking and I would run through sight reading and lines with him. After one session he said, "you know, I always wondered why what I played sounded good".
      Now all that being said, I'm personally a firm believer that the more, the better. The more musical tools you have in your tool belt, the better off you are. But that's just me...... and that's also because I have not yet learned all I need to learn to do what I want to do. :-)

    • @smacker360
      @smacker360 3 роки тому

      @@daveberkheimer2166 100% agree and why I bought you book and lessons.

    • @michaeljorfi3552
      @michaeljorfi3552 3 роки тому

      Chord and scale books existed before you tube.the musicians playing diminished and augmented chords probably knew a little

  • @dennyboleware8408
    @dennyboleware8408 2 роки тому +3

    15 mins into this video and I'm buying the book bundle. This video has crazy value!

  • @dalebendixen
    @dalebendixen 2 роки тому

    Just ordered your book and your ear training lessons. The knowledge that you share with all of us is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do Rick. I wish you much continued success in everything you do

  • @robinstevenson6690
    @robinstevenson6690 3 роки тому +1

    This is incredibly helpful, Rick! You've made it so clear that I finally understand what a sus2 and sus4 chord are, and you've demystified it! Now I'm really getting somewhere!

  • @MegaSuperAwesomeBros
    @MegaSuperAwesomeBros 2 роки тому +3

    I tried to watch this a while back and was totally overwhelmed lol. But now coming back to it fresh and with a little more knowledge of theory as a whole.. A lot of things make sense now, and it's starting to sink in. I'm starting to swim instead of drowning lol. Very interesting the complexity of music that most people will never care to understand, which is fine really but they sure are missing out! Especially if they play an instrument! And that "I don't play loud music at lunch" is genius. I already know I will never forget it lol!

  • @rickytumpalh.tambunan1107
    @rickytumpalh.tambunan1107 3 роки тому +3

    I always love studying theory... thank you Mr, Rick Beato... I'm waiting for next study, have a wonderful day...
    🌈😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🌈

  • @JitendraWagh73179
    @JitendraWagh73179 Місяць тому

    i have been trying to learn music theory since ages, but never got it, but your lessons are right on point and hit the 1st attempt. your teaching techniques are amazing.

  • @seanmetal4138
    @seanmetal4138 2 роки тому

    I've never learned so much about music from ANY other teacher. Your approach gets right to the point, and just all makes sense to me. Thx again for the great content!

  • @jpducati916
    @jpducati916 Рік тому +3

    Know my music theory but what the hell it's Rick.

  • @steved2112
    @steved2112 3 роки тому +4

    You cannot overdo basics. Every time my drumming hits a rut I turn back to rudiments.
    Thanks for another great lesson Rick! I Don't Listen to Loud Music At Lunch

  • @advocate1563
    @advocate1563 2 роки тому

    Bless you Rick. Such a great musician and such a generous human being who shares with his audience and listens to his guests.

  • @marcellonoia9418
    @marcellonoia9418 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks Rick, great musician and great teacher aren't things that go together often, but you are both at top level

  • @shazmeister2005
    @shazmeister2005 3 роки тому +4

    Rick is one of my greatest UA-cam discoveries.

  • @isaaccardin2535
    @isaaccardin2535 3 роки тому +3

    Wow, this was the first time I've watched one of these and actually knew everything he covered. You just gotta watch these a bunch of times and bit and pieces will start to stick. It also helps to have a piano in front of you. Trying to figure this all out on guitar is a little more challenging.

  • @jammerman28
    @jammerman28 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this crash course, Rick! You’re very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to this stuff. Going to buy your book

  • @BlaziNTrades
    @BlaziNTrades 3 роки тому

    Rick I f**king love you! I have sat through each of your music theory classes and I barely blink. Even though I knew it all somewhat well before watching even the first one, I still really enjoy it and I get something new every time. Many new things, usually.

  • @ryanwoodhead8480
    @ryanwoodhead8480 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you so much for this, I am a freshman in high school and I have been watching your videos for a few years, you are really experienced and I can tell you are a great teacher too. I will be watching your videos to learn more. I love music and it’s a really big part of my life, and I have always wanted to learn music theory more deeply. Thank you so much for this!

    • @jacksondavies1451
      @jacksondavies1451 3 роки тому +3

      It’s nice to see someone else my age caring about music. All of my friends and people at my school couldn’t care less about this, I wish I had someone to talk to about music theory.

    • @ryanwoodhead8480
      @ryanwoodhead8480 3 роки тому +2

      @@jacksondavies1451 Yes, I totally agree, none of my friends at high school really care about their passions and school and their future, let alone alone music. They just joke around all the time and do bad things like vaping and drugs and partying, not really thinking about their future. I would just think of the bigger picture and learn to be more mature and not fall into the wrong crowd. Anyways, yes I really love music and want to pursue it because it is such a big part of my life since I sing, play saxophone and piano, and I like all types of music, especially classical, because it’s so beautiful and brings out the emotion in you. People don’t realize how important music is to everyone, it is one of the only things that releases dopamine in your brain because it helps our brain and body. We need music. All this is why I am learning music theory here and at school next year. Places like this are great because you can find those people. And you will eventually find those people. Whether it be in college or later in life or in school now. I’m glad to know someone out there that appreciates music too. Sorry this is really long lol.

  • @justme8108
    @justme8108 Рік тому +6

    As always, great video.

  • @Metamore777
    @Metamore777 2 роки тому +1

    I've watched so many music theory videos and I end up being more confused than before but the way you presented the information was so clear and easy to understand thank youuu !

  • @jjiacobucci
    @jjiacobucci 3 роки тому

    I have just received your ear tracing and book bundle. Already loving it ! Great stuff ! Very very happy I decided to purchase ! Thank you, Rick !

  • @JaEbala
    @JaEbala 2 роки тому +6

    It’s funny how I try to learn theory in English while being a Russian, cause then sometimes I don’t know the correct word for something in my own language. Although you gotta give this to Rick - he’s extremely methodical in his lessons, great stuff no matter the language barrier.

  • @califtom
    @califtom 3 роки тому +5

    I just bought the bundle and Beato book. I'm excited to start learning new things on the guitar but also scared I'll be too dumb to understand. ha ha. This is exactly what I need. I'm trying to advance on guitar alone and its been very hard. there is nobody around me who's into music I can ask questions to so its been even more difficult. I feel good about this decision.

    • @tofagakilifi9535
      @tofagakilifi9535 3 роки тому +2

      You said it man. I think uh oh I might be too dumb and none of my friends get into playing. But man we both here open to learning from brother Rick.

    • @califtom
      @califtom 2 роки тому +3

      @@tofagakilifi9535 I’ve learned a lot from Rick

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 2 роки тому +1

    Rick thank you for your time and effort in the quest of music theory. As a guitar player for over 20 years, some theory has completely confused me. You lessons on Modes along with a couple other people on UA-cam has really given me the understanding of them and how to start using them. I think it's important to keep going back to basic theory every now and again.

  • @jamiedoucette9642
    @jamiedoucette9642 2 роки тому

    Rick, I came across your channel several months ago. I was inspired by your enthusiasm, and clarity of instruction. I have just today been gifted a keyboard. I will be soaking up the info here. Your passion for music and education is infectious. Thank you!

  • @curtpiazza1688
    @curtpiazza1688 Рік тому +4

    Heard you on with Ian Punnet last nite!! Great work! Love your story!

  • @Diax1324
    @Diax1324 3 роки тому +191

    You, Adam Neely, Ben Levin, and many others are saving a generation of guitarists and bassists from hapless mediocrity. We have a choice now.

    • @notoriusdrifter40
      @notoriusdrifter40 3 роки тому +6

      I think there is going to be a lot of good stuff coming out when gen Z grows up a bit.

    • @anidemolimacnauj
      @anidemolimacnauj 3 роки тому +4

      What????? All this information is out there in many forms for anyone who wishes to seek it

    • @Ricardo_Samano
      @Ricardo_Samano 3 роки тому +6

      @@notoriusdrifter40 the next hendrix is coming out of gen z. it’s all cycles.

    • @WoodLard
      @WoodLard 3 роки тому +5

      @@anidemolimacnauj That's the thing with UA-cam, sometimes your interests find you instead. "Anyone who wishes to seek it" is true, but now it's just opening up to a wider public.

    • @orion8981
      @orion8981 2 роки тому +4

      @@anidemolimacnauj It's significantly easier to have somebody break down what needs to be done in digestible chunks than to spend hundreds of hours figuring it out yourself. Instead of wasting time, we can do what actually matters. I can play instead of read, or write instead of get confused.

  • @rakshibala6201
    @rakshibala6201 Рік тому

    Came here out of complete frustration.
    I wish I had taken more interest in music theory when I first started learning to play the guitar. For two years I have been stalling in my progress. Although I play better, it is very difficult for me to play intuitively, as in, play by ear or just arrange some tunes together.
    Everything makes sense now.
    Thank you so much!

  • @endlessadventure541
    @endlessadventure541 Рік тому +1

    People like John Williams and Andrew Lloyd Webber have extremely special gifts that mere mortals like 99.999% of us will never even begin to understand. It's like that in all the arts and sciences and sports and disciplines. It's not fair to compare any of us to them, even though it's obvious that the more you know the better. But also remember that most of us DO get overloaded. We hit a wall. And that wall is our own mental universe and capacity. You are a very talented man. 99% of us will never be able to instantly mentally call upon all of these rescores like you do. It's just plain genetics. Just like a 7 foot basketball player can dunk a ball while a 5 foot 5 man cannot, no matter how hard he tries.

  • @paullebon323
    @paullebon323 3 роки тому +15

    I just bought The Beato Book. And now I'm going to suck the marrow from its bones.

  • @Plubb1984
    @Plubb1984 Рік тому +18

    It finally all makes sense. Thank you Rick!

  • @CoraStanley-ue7rw
    @CoraStanley-ue7rw Рік тому

    Thank you so much Rick. You have truly expanded my musical horizons and given me lots of ideas to run with. As a drummer, much of this information went beyond what I studied. Your channel and instruction materials have opened up many doors creatively for me and I understand some of my most beloved songs in a way that I never have before. I am most thankful for your channel and the things that I have learned.

  • @Groovepocket80
    @Groovepocket80 2 роки тому +1

    Rick, this was so insanely helpful. Thank you so much. Will definitely be investing in your PDFs and ear training.

  • @GrizzlyHillman
    @GrizzlyHillman 3 роки тому +6

    My acronym was always "I Don't Party Like My Aunt Locrian". I specifically kept Locrian because I couldn't remember which L was which lmao

  • @fanooch1
    @fanooch1 3 роки тому +6

    Having that keyboard at the bottom makes all the difference.

  • @peterwilson5449
    @peterwilson5449 3 роки тому +2

    Rick,
    Thank you so much for this wonderful refresher! I was taught these basics when I was young, and it was taught almost exactly the same when I was in music school in the '80's. Even though I left music school, the ear training and theory is still with me, but rusty. this is like a booster shot. Yay!

  • @danasellers561
    @danasellers561 2 роки тому

    Rick is a great teacher. I've been in bands for 15+years, yet I have no formal music training. I wanted to go back and learn the basics, and it's surprisingly difficult to find someone who applies these theories to modern music. He explains everything so clearly and relates them back to contemporary bands, classic rock, etc. Shoutout XTC! He's won me over.

  • @polygraphovich
    @polygraphovich 3 роки тому +19

    I Don’t Play Like My Aunt Lucy is my pneumonic device.
    Lydian = The Simpsons… 😀

    • @marshallartz395
      @marshallartz395 2 роки тому +1

      polygraphovich: The word is “mnemonic.” What we *really* need is a mnemonic device to help us remember how to spell “mnemonic.” 😎🎹

    • @polygraphovich
      @polygraphovich 2 роки тому +2

      @@marshallartz395 D’oh! Yes, thx… 😂

  • @joycastle.
    @joycastle. 3 роки тому +17

    Learning stuff makes you more creative, actually - it's like learning a foreign language (strange concept for Americans, I know).
    All language, like music, have rules. At first, you actively try to adhere to the rules as you speak which does slow you down. But with practice, you start to apply the rules automatically, and you will be able to explore the intricacies of that language.

    • @nishantkumar6924
      @nishantkumar6924 2 роки тому +1

      What a comment....I must keep thinking about this for some days 👌

    • @bat2998
      @bat2998 2 роки тому

      Woaaaah, Ive never thought of it like that but you're absolutely right! What a great comment!

    • @Johnnysmithy24
      @Johnnysmithy24 2 роки тому

      I love how y’all need to ridicule Americans in every chance you get for no reason whatsoever and then call them the ignorant ones. Even while watching a video from an American, but hey let’s just cheaply claim how smart we are by insulting a group of people based on stereotypes, completely out of nowhere adding nothing to the topic of conversation. Not narcissistic or ignorant at all, and no one should care either since it’s acceptable behavior somehow…

  • @rondroider8904
    @rondroider8904 Рік тому

    The way you explained things makes things visually easy for me as a guitarist for years but doesn't know the basics. This sure helped me alot. Thank you for this video sensei!

  • @davidfox3177
    @davidfox3177 3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate you teaching us. It’s surprising around here how many ppl know very little about music theory who are playing in local bands

  • @1bbjjhhjj
    @1bbjjhhjj 3 роки тому +5

    The basics are the most important when learning anything it makes it easier in the end. I know theory in my head without 1 lesson so I guess you could say I'm self-taught, but just like how I can't read sheet music for the piano I probably couldn't tell you what a super specific term in theory means. I would just show you and it would be probably be right. I learn most everything everything by ear! At a young age I couldn't really explain it so it must just be something I was born with I guess!

  • @krazedkanuckracing
    @krazedkanuckracing 3 роки тому +5

    Mode Mneumonic: I Don’t Particularly Like Modes A Lot

  • @uelssom
    @uelssom 3 роки тому +2

    Rick is an awesome guy. Offering his time for what is basically valuable lesson in music for us for free.

  • @luismarioXD
    @luismarioXD Рік тому

    You're the best Rick!.
    Thank you so much for the value you altruistically give away for the sake of helping and forming new, good and educated musicians.

  • @tonypapas9854
    @tonypapas9854 3 роки тому +3

    "Screenshot this stuff if you have to." As he simultaneously erases the whiteboard......LMAO.

    • @RichusRkr
      @RichusRkr 2 роки тому

      umm they do have go back capability on youtube

    • @marshallartz395
      @marshallartz395 2 роки тому

      Tony Papas: “Screenshot this you must.” ~ Rick Beato

  • @lerirol
    @lerirol Рік тому +3

    There's nothing basic about this! Rickieeee, plate your lessons properly! Basic is explaining what A B C's are. Not the difference between Lidean and Aolian..Not the difference between Major and Minor and all of the interconnections in-between! Please be simple!

    • @mllovelle3665
      @mllovelle3665 4 місяці тому +1

      go to Wikipedia 🤣

    • @sanfordsanford295
      @sanfordsanford295 4 місяці тому

      Major and Minor are completely basic forms. Lydian aolian etc are just variations of the basic diatonic pattern. Get with the program

    • @lerirol
      @lerirol 4 місяці тому

      @@mllovelle3665 Who?!

  • @kimthompson5871
    @kimthompson5871 Рік тому +2

    This guy is an absolute wealth of musical knowledge . Priceless !

  • @kschindle1
    @kschindle1 2 роки тому

    Thank you Rick, I got your program almost a week ago. Watched this as a preview for the more detailed. I had music theory back in the late 70's - 1980 and in 1985 had one year of jazz piano. this is epic.

  • @Killovision1
    @Killovision1 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for your time and effort doing this Rick. Awesome!

  • @jjquinn2004
    @jjquinn2004 2 роки тому +1

    I never comment on a video before I finish watching it, but I'll make an exception.
    Rick, this is wonderful. I've learned more in the first 6 minutes than I had in a face-to-face course I took some years ago. I've been listening to music since I saw the Beatles on TV in 1964 and now have over 6,200 CDs (many classical), but I've always struggled to understand music theory as I don't play an instrument. It's even prevented me from enjoying some books on musicians/composers because as soon as they get into the theory, they lose me. Some years ago I even paid a music teacher for one-on-one lessons, but that was a disaster as the lady was used to teaching children, not adults, and yelling at her pupils was part of her style!
    I look forward to seeing the rest of the video and others. Thanks, Rick.

  • @Gingerdust1970
    @Gingerdust1970 2 роки тому

    Man, you are an awesome teacher Rick! I’d love to sit in your classroom everyday! You keep me going to be a better guitarist. Especially when I’m in a slump. You make things so understandable. To me you’re the professor of music theory!

  • @nicklemere8524
    @nicklemere8524 2 роки тому

    Rick..... Thank You, man!!! I have learned more about music in the last year of watching your videos then I had the first 35 years playing drums/percussion/guitar and in bands and all my life just enjoying music. All of which is deeply valuable to me, however, what I have learned from you puts it all together in a way that makes sense and I am able to communicate better with other musicians. I am just so incredibly grateful for your videos. Now... soon I will purchase your book (wish I could get a hard copy) and then.... my head may explode. Lol. Completely amazing! Much love for you and what you do!! Please please keep doing it!

  • @Juanness1
    @Juanness1 2 роки тому +1

    You are going to make me buying a guitar again at 57 Rick... Love your What makes this song greats.. and music theory...
    🖖

  • @ryaneasterling8945
    @ryaneasterling8945 3 роки тому

    Every time I watch one of these music theory videos it takes me a little longer to get lost...learning, slowly but surely! Thanks, Rick.

  • @alexandermoore8612
    @alexandermoore8612 2 роки тому +2

    For the mnemonic: I don't feel like Mix-a-Lot.
    This way it's based on the sound of the words to help remember instead of just the letter. The "F" in feel better matches the "ph" sound in phrygian.

  • @kodiakthejuggler
    @kodiakthejuggler 2 роки тому

    This course is extremely helpful for a newbie like me! I took music lessons in junior high but didn’t stick with it and as I started playing guitar recently, this is ear-opening!

  • @clydesidestompers715
    @clydesidestompers715 2 роки тому

    Thank you. Rick for taken the time to make this video , its done in great way and i know this help me and others. I can`t thank you enough.

  • @israelrodriguez6986
    @israelrodriguez6986 Рік тому

    This is a great opportunity, gonna soak up as much as I can and hope the vids keep coming cuz I’ll watch them for sure!

  • @ishanaghosh2394
    @ishanaghosh2394 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Sir ❤️ gave me a solid guideline to build my music theory knowledge on. You clubbed so many concepts I had to find out in seperate numerous UA-cam videos plus your added knowledge of artists that use each of these concepts is priceless. Thank you 👍🏽

  • @jeffmiski3392
    @jeffmiski3392 3 роки тому +1

    Really enjoying these lessons Rick. Wish I had something like this when I was starting out learning. Its never to late though. Just got the book and ear training. I was never into music theory, it always seemed so complicated. Started out with Steve Stine's Fretboard Mastery and now Your lessons, I feel like I really have a basic understanding and am falling deep into the rabbit hole now. Thanks Man!