I want to add that this is gold. The teacher, the material, how it is presented, the examples, the keep-it-simple approach; it's all there. This is excellent and I don't have enough thumbs to show my true gratitude for this free lesson. Rock on!
To those who might be confusing the traditional 2, 3, 6 minor...7 dim progression with the NNS, pay close attention beginning around 21:00. Dave has it exactly right that in the NNS chords are ALWAYS considered major unless the number is followed by a suffix as he indicates. A 6 by itself indicates a major chord...ALWAYS. A 6 minor will likely be written either 6m or 6-. You may argue if you like but, if you don't believe me or him, you probably have never followed a Nashville chart. Thanks, Dave, for getting it right!
I've been watching a lot of videos on the Nashville Numbering System and most of them spend 10 minutes explaining the "numbers as chords" concepts. I've been thinking "there's got to be much more to this." Thank you for getting into the weeds and explaining the more.
Love this lecture, besides intro to NNS, it hits on many fundamental "issues" with 20th century music theory, which arguably started with the Dutch "fixed Doe" as a reformation statement. For our real roots see "The Solfeggio Tradition: A Forgotten Art of Melody in the Long Eighteenth Century"
This is very well presented, especially in the way he explains what is used in the session world, and contrasting it with standard notation. I especially dig the fact that he's wearing a newly-purchased fitted shirt, fresh from it's wrapping. Glad he got all the pins out before wearing it.
Nice lesson been looking for a tutorial on learning the Nashville Number system to take my guitar playing to the next level, many thanks! My guitar teachers never even bothered to show me this!
They may not have known. I studied music in college for 7 years and no one ever even told me this existed. I think it’s taught at schools that have a pop or contemporary component of their program.
I charted an Aerosmith song called "what it takes" so that I could experiment with singing it in different keys easily. But there are key changes and chords outside of the diatonic so it looks a little messy, lots of accidentals, but it actually works. But it's confusing, not knowing the keys. But it's better than writing the chord names, and trying to transcribe it in my head into different keys.
I use the 6 as a 1 if starting with a minor cause my modes get thrown off if I look at it as a 1. Am I in Ionian mode if I change it to a 1 or Aeolian still?
What is meant by diamonds in the NV number system? Is it the same as a fermata? The leader made the remark, "You want diamonds at the end of that line"?
I've heard that borrowed chords are indicated by flats (or sharps). So you might see (flat)3 or (flat)6. The system assumes major mode and makes changes to that as needed.
Really nice video, well explained!!! But I think for example in Jazz, the sheet will be really confusing, because there are a lot of key changes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems to be really confusing.
This is used for simple pop or country songs which are typically in one key unless they modulate then they would use the mod notation Jazz uses key of the moment alot so actual names with Roman numerals make sense
I don't know, I am not jazz player, maybe it will be still usefull because most key change are using modal interchange. If that is the case, it definitely still useful
What is the advantage of this system over the standard notation? Is it only that, in case you can't read music, you can learn the Nashville System faster? The standard notation gives you so much more details than this system does, but I guess it's just a simplified form of writing general directions to perform music, perhaps similar to figured bass when Bach was around.
I do work with a singer who wants to change the key of some songs when he feels his throat is not up to the task at that moment. So, any system that will help to change key easily is welcomed.
I do work with a singer who wants to change the key of some songs when he feels his throat is not up to the task at that moment. So, any system that will help to change key easily is welcomed.
It's not just a case of 'not up to the task'. Every singer has a key, and it can be a different key for every song, where the voice can develop its true potential. My favored keys are normally between D and G, but depending on the song, could be even higher or lower. The difference of a half-step can mean the difference between very ordinary or spectacular results. Your job as a musician is to make the singer sound good. I hope I do not sound condescending, but I have run sound for my husband's band for 10 years and that's 'the rule' for musicians. I appreciate so much your wanting to do the very best for your singer.
Or you could just say that in any major scale 1 4 5 are major chords 2 3 6 are minor chords and the 7th is diminished. So C major would be C Dm Em F G Am Bdim. But yeah, the 6 is indeed a minor chord; *if* were in the major scale. The minor scale is different and C major parallel minor key is A minor because they share the same notes Am Bdim C Dm Em F G just notice that 1)the order is different since we began on the Am and that 2)our 6th is now a major chord (F). Good news is that with this system you instantly know which chords are major and which are minor in any given major or minor key. You simply, as the system explains, count. Just make it second nature by memorizing the numbers and forget about the notes' names.
Why in the world did they not just use the Roman numeral system that was/is already in place. They reinvented the wheel and made it square. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I do not indicate a 2,3,6 as minor... I only indicate a change ie. I III7 II7 V.... I never indicate the minor chords as minor cause that is the way musical staff would show..
I love how smug he got when asked a relevant question after 8 minutes of testing our ADD levels. This kind of instruction is the reason many people never learn anything useful in the typical education system. I almost didn't last long enough to get to the 8 minute mark in this video. The only thing that kept me awake was the pack rat shuffling the shelves in the back of the room. I am going to continue watching just to see if he actually says something interesting. EDIT - OK, I got through this and my view of this presentation hasn't really changed but he did finally get to the heart of the subject (after 8 minutes of rambling) and I learned some things about the Nashville Number System that I didn't know previously. I guess it is true - "If you're talking, you're not learning anything". I'll shut up now.
I want to add that this is gold. The teacher, the material, how it is presented, the examples, the keep-it-simple approach; it's all there. This is excellent and I don't have enough thumbs to show my true gratitude for this free lesson. Rock on!
A school piano has a hard time of it.
To those who might be confusing the traditional 2, 3, 6 minor...7 dim progression with the NNS, pay close attention beginning around 21:00. Dave has it exactly right that in the NNS chords are ALWAYS considered major unless the number is followed by a suffix as he indicates. A 6 by itself indicates a major chord...ALWAYS. A 6 minor will likely be written either 6m or 6-. You may argue if you like but, if you don't believe me or him, you probably have never followed a Nashville chart. Thanks, Dave, for getting it right!
I've been watching a lot of videos on the Nashville Numbering System and most of them spend 10 minutes explaining the "numbers as chords" concepts. I've been thinking "there's got to be much more to this." Thank you for getting into the weeds and explaining the more.
Love this lecture, besides intro to NNS, it hits on many fundamental "issues" with 20th century music theory, which arguably started with the Dutch "fixed Doe" as a reformation statement. For our real roots see "The Solfeggio Tradition: A Forgotten Art of Melody in the Long Eighteenth Century"
This is very well presented, especially in the way he explains what is used in the session world, and contrasting it with standard notation. I especially dig the fact that he's wearing a newly-purchased fitted shirt, fresh from it's wrapping. Glad he got all the pins out before wearing it.
Concrats with 10K subs! :-)
Thank you, in Italy is not very known this system but I sing in a choir and we use the movable do system that is quite similar.
I noticed the “brand new shirt” folds and I can’t focus on anything else 😂. Great class though.. I learned a lot and will go buy the book as well.
Yes, Chas has a great book out on the number system.
Thanks for posting this.
Out of all the explanations of the NNS I have looked into this guy obviously knows his stuff!
Wow. I finally get it. Thank you for sharing this information!
Thank you David! This is so helpful! 🙏
Very informative you are a pro!!!
Nice lesson been looking for a tutorial on learning the Nashville Number system to take my guitar playing to the next level, many thanks! My guitar teachers never even bothered to show me this!
They may not have known. I studied music in college for 7 years and no one ever even told me this existed. I think it’s taught at schools that have a pop or contemporary component of their program.
I charted an Aerosmith song called "what it takes" so that I could experiment with singing it in different keys easily.
But there are key changes and chords outside of the diatonic so it looks a little messy, lots of accidentals, but it actually works. But it's confusing, not knowing the keys. But it's better than writing the chord names, and trying to transcribe it in my head into different keys.
I use the 6 as a 1 if starting with a minor cause my modes get thrown off if I look at it as a 1. Am I in Ionian mode if I change it to a 1 or Aeolian still?
Great video! Learned so much from this style of teaching.
+Zack Gonzales Gonzales Yup. Agreed.
where do I get that book??
Good stuff. I'm gonna have to pick that book up.
Camera person did great getting the chart when he had it up
You are an excellent teacher!!
What's the name of that book?
What is meant by diamonds in the NV number system? Is it the same as a fermata? The leader made the remark, "You want diamonds at the end of that line"?
Hi, a diamond around a number indicates that the chord should be held for the entire bar.
so in nashville numbers the 6 chord isn't minor unless specified? also how would/could modes be specified?
The chords are diatonic to the scale so yes then 6 is minor
@@danielcorrigan8805 SO just tell me it's a freakin minor instead of creating a new language.
A good chart would have 6-
How to indicate a chord outside the key/outside the scale/mode? TY.
I've heard that borrowed chords are indicated by flats (or sharps). So you might see (flat)3 or (flat)6. The system assumes major mode and makes changes to that as needed.
Excellent video, thank you for sharing! I'm just learning about the Nashville Number System and these details are really helpful.
Nice explanation
For the love of music , somebody tune that freaking piano!
spicecrop you can tune a piano but you can’t tuna fish
If music starts here, audio recording and production must be somewhere near the end.
Really nice video, well explained!!! But I think for example in Jazz, the sheet will be really confusing, because there are a lot of key changes. Correct me if I'm wrong, but that seems to be really confusing.
This is used for simple pop or country songs which are typically in one key unless they modulate then they would use the mod notation
Jazz uses key of the moment alot so actual names with Roman numerals make sense
I don't know, I am not jazz player, maybe it will be still usefull because most key change are using modal interchange. If that is the case, it definitely still useful
What book is that?
If you look on the left side of the wipe board you see " Nashville Number system" by Chas Williams. Amazon has it, plus some others.
Wow! Dave's right arm is on the wrong shoulder! Yet he plays the guitar like "us".
What is the advantage of this system over the standard notation? Is it only that, in case you can't read music, you can learn the Nashville System faster? The standard notation gives you so much more details than this system does, but I guess it's just a simplified form of writing general directions to perform music, perhaps similar to figured bass when Bach was around.
MusikeXavier if you're working with a picky singing, you can easily change the key to their liking without having to transpose
I do work with a singer who wants to change the key of some songs when he feels his throat is not up to the task at that moment. So, any system that will help to change key easily is welcomed.
I do work with a singer who wants to change the key of some songs when he feels his throat is not up to the task at that moment. So, any system that will help to change key easily is welcomed.
MusikeXavier sure, I'm now just starting working with singers and this system can be quite useful. Just have to get use to it,
It's not just a case of 'not up to the task'. Every singer has a key, and it can be a different key for every song, where the voice can develop its true potential. My favored keys are normally between D and G, but depending on the song, could be even higher or lower. The difference of a half-step can mean the difference between very ordinary or spectacular results. Your job as a musician is to make the singer sound good. I hope I do not sound condescending, but I have run sound for my husband's band for 10 years and that's 'the rule' for musicians. I appreciate so much your wanting to do the very best for your singer.
If Nashville is the "Athens of the South" for 'education' like we claim, why aint we using Roman numerals, with lowercase numbers?
tthis is great
Thank you
the 6 is a minor it just depends on mode and the genre !
Or you could just say that in any major scale 1 4 5 are major chords 2 3 6 are minor chords and the 7th is diminished. So C major would be C Dm Em F G Am Bdim. But yeah, the 6 is indeed a minor chord; *if* were in the major scale. The minor scale is different and C major parallel minor key is A minor because they share the same notes Am Bdim C Dm Em F G just notice that 1)the order is different since we began on the Am and that 2)our 6th is now a major chord (F). Good news is that with this system you instantly know which chords are major and which are minor in any given major or minor key. You simply, as the system explains, count. Just make it second nature by memorizing the numbers and forget about the notes' names.
@@dba4292 SO many BUTS... JUST say the fucking chord !!!!!
Why in the world did they not just use the Roman numeral system that was/is already in place. They reinvented the wheel and made it square. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
I do not indicate a 2,3,6 as minor... I only indicate a change ie. I III7 II7 V.... I never indicate the minor chords as minor cause that is the way musical staff would show..
Why didn't he just tell them to go read the book?
I dunno.... did you watch the video, or just go read the book? I did both. They probably did too.
I assume because he's a teacher.
Where can a white man get that book ?Can a black man get it from the same place ?Just checking ! Thanks!
www.thenashvillenumbersystem.com
santa brought mine, although i suspect it was really my wife shopping at amazon
I vi iv v [ one, six minor, four minor, five ]
sorry V not v MAJOR LARGE, minor small.
I love how smug he got when asked a relevant question after 8 minutes of testing our ADD levels. This kind of instruction is the reason many people never learn anything useful in the typical education system. I almost didn't last long enough to get to the 8 minute mark in this video. The only thing that kept me awake was the pack rat shuffling the shelves in the back of the room. I am going to continue watching just to see if he actually says something interesting.
EDIT - OK, I got through this and my view of this presentation hasn't really changed but he did finally get to the heart of the subject (after 8 minutes of rambling) and I learned some things about the Nashville Number System that I didn't know previously. I guess it is true - "If you're talking, you're not learning anything". I'll shut up now.
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A college professor embarrassed you in class huh?
what a lot of twaddle i use the NNS everyday this crap would put anybody off. Its all abut training the earm training to hear the chords.