I just f*kin love this kind of videos. Straight to the point, clear explanation and minimum interruptions. If you didn't understand, you pause the video, go back and watch it again. No going around the same thing over and over again wasting people's time. I'm totally subscribing. Thank you!
Honestly, man. I was a music major in college over 25 years ago. 2 years of theory under my belt, 2 years of ear training, some conducting and a few other things. I was mainly a woodwind player. Clarinet was my primary instrument. In my peak days I was 1st chair, concert master, solo's, yada yada and so on, but life happens and it took me in a different direction. I went into computer tech / software as a backup. I've missed music for so long and I'm about to finally start getting back into it again with synths and music production in Ableton. Mostly as a hobby with no expectations and purely for the enjoyment of it. You've helped me to reignite a spark I had for over half my life (from age 12 to 30) that I had to give up for a while. I just want to say I appreciate your passion for music. It's really is inspiring...and honestly, you teach theory better than some college professors that I've had, lol. Thank you for what you do and keep up the amazing work.
Beatles knew no theory, Dylan can’t sing. Either you got it or not. You are playing different music that most don’t play in an orchestra. Woodwinds??? Lol
This guy was meant to teach! He has a great way of providing clarity of concepts that so many people make difficult to understand. Keep doing ya thing Ethan. You are helping so many people!
For everyone confused, try to pay to more attention to the concepts discussed before you get completely lost. With more study and practice, I am revisiting this video 2 months later. It makes a lot more sense. It will make even more sense in two more months
90% of teaching well is not underestimating your student's ability to understand material, and finding the correct memory cues to keep them engaged. This video was fantastic. I've been considering taking up piano and what you did in the first twenty minutes of this video convinced me that I can actually have a blast doing this. Thank you!
Just think I spent 2 years at Full Sail and 30k worth of student loan debt, could've learned it in 30 mins on UA-cam. Sheesh!! U made it simple my man. 2 thumbs up
This is simply one of the best videos on music theory. No distractions, straight to the point and very clearly so. And a very cool and chill guy. Thank you!
I don't know why I started to cry after watching this. With hdhd I never had a chance to understand it, but this video really laid it out in a manner that had me glued to the screen. I appreciate you man.
I have tried to understand these terms; something scary and funny yesterday I was going over my theory book! And nothing better than Ethan connecting the dots on my brain. Hands down best teacher
I'm so stupid that I couldn't remember the scales, but after this video when I making a melody I see a picture and hear Ethan's voice saying minor whole half whole, whole half whole, he's a magician
I'm a visual learner so out of all the videos about music theory this is the BEST ONE seriously. Simple and direct. My type of learning. The way you break down the key sections are so helpful. You're a great teacher. I'm subscribed.
You have no idea how profound your videos are. I'm 63 yrs old, have been a house music lover since my well-known Chicago DJ son introduced it to me 15 yrs ago. I was a piano player, reading classical music at age 5. But I never learned theory. I am also an avid dancer to House. I see "shapes" as I dance. Your videos teaching Ableton help me dissect songs electronically, as opposed to genre (Which is almost mute). Thank you for your knowledge. You're helping me grow.
Why can't there be more people like you who are straight to the point and make something that most find complicated and turn it into something simplistic for anyone to understand. I think some "teachers" are actually gatekeeping. Gatekeeping- pretending to share information with others in order to look more important than you really are because you lack self confidence and do not find joy in helping others especially if they surpass you.
shoutout this guy fr. I’ve slightly understood music theory my whole career so far, at least enough to get by. I rewatched the first 10 minutes about 5 times and I can confidently say I think I’m starting to understand this fully.
I leaned more on this 30- minute video than in 7 years of piano lessons and 2 years of band. So many songs I know just rushed into my head. It’s like breaking a code. Excellent! PB
I've heard a lot of this stuff before but you are the only one that makes sense. I'm so glad I found this channel. Thanks for what you do and how you do it.
i have struggled with chords and you just showed me in 28 min, what i need to know. watched the video over and over again as i enjoyed the simplicity of your teaching.
You are a great teacher. Taking the complex and making it simple. Your humility and encouragement turn heart songs into real songs and from my songs into their songs. Bless ya bro.
I've just bought my daughter her first keyboard, she's only 4 yrs old but it has forced me to have to learn so I can teach her. Your channel is perfect for this. I've never played any instrument at all. So glad I found your channel, thank you, subbed and liked video
Dude. I have been wanting to learn music for so long and it’s always been super intimidating to me. You’ve made it actually approachable with your videos and I’m learning and applying A LOT, much faster than I ever thought I could. Thank you for everything you do.
the feeling of everything finally making sense is so so so rewarding thank you so, so so sooo much. really, you're helping so much and so many people. genuinely thank you
It has been 15 years since I last played the piano. I was self-taught, knew the basics and was teaching myself to read music. but circumstances did not allow me to continue my 3-year adventure. now I am in my 30's all I think is music and my passion is still there. This video has reminded me so much and I am ready to go and produce and play my favourite songs. Thank you.
Thanks for keeping it real. Alot of youtube producers these days are making videos about how you don't need to know music theory at all for making beats, then the first thing they do is pick a key and scale, write some chords, talk about why they pick the chords they pick and use terms like tension and release etc. And im like...bruh thats music theory 😂
That was an amazing lesson. A year and a half into playing by ear now, it’s time to stop trying to create chords on my own. These tips are really going to come in handy for stepping up my game. I had a couple of ideas in mind just watching this. I do read music, slowly, my mom was a piano teacher so I learned some through osmosis. But the number system is a new one to me. Thank you.
I already know music theory, but that thumbnail had me sold. Inb4 "it's just a major chord." True, but it's 1-3-5. Once you learn that and pair it with a key signsture, you've learned how to make chord progressions in every key.
I like the video. He doesn’t clam to be a know all of music, but rather given anyone from any level to add to their toolbox. A true musician always is learning tricks and taking what they learn, stole, heard, etc to progress. In all its a cool lil video. Folks pay good money for a lot less stuff in life. So good video bro👍🏾
I've just found this video and the only thing i wanted to do after watching it was saying "thank you, man!!" You really know how to explain a mostly complex topic in a non-complex way. Really really, thank you!
I have subscribed , this is the best theory lesson i have ever had , since attempting to lean the basics to the Theory. You have made it so easy to grasp in such a short period of time. Thank you.
No bullshit, straight to the point, you taught me more than school could ever in years in 28 minutes, you are a godsend, you deserve more subs, thanks alot
That's a lot of lessons packed into one video. Amazing to see how everything you do is making so much beautiful sounds.....I have to get back to learning now that your teaching skills have inspired me.
Bro I’ve been producing for a while now and always felt like I hit a wall with my beats but never quite put a finger on it til now and this video really helped me figure out what I was missing 💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ty I appreciate you
This is amazing! I took beginner piano class. We spent most of the semester learning what you showed in the first 10 minutes of this video. This is a great refresher to pick back up.
This is one of the most well presented basics courses I have ever seen, I have sent this to all of my friends learning music theory and piano, even ones that know it already so maybe it can help them teach it better to others.
I just wanted to drop a comment and say thank you SO MUCH!! I've been trying to make edm music for pretty much years now but only ever did sound design and then stop there because I never was able to write music well enough due to never having any background in music. Any guides I found felt too confusing, didn't explain enough, or explained with the assumption the person already knows all the terminology, so I often felt easily discouraged and hopeless. The way you explained things made it so much easier for my beginner brain to comprehend and the examples along with the visuals were also exactly what I needed to visualize what these words mean and what to look for when creating and learning. Also appreciate the explanation of terminology without sounding patronizing. No jokes or skipping over anything, just concise and informative. Exactly what I was looking for. Hopefully after watching this and practicing more I'll get the hang of it thanks to you! Earned my sub!
I stop playing the piano some years ago because i didnt find it amusing anymore but when i was finishing the video i felt the necessity to play again thanks to your really nice and playful way of explaining things. Thank you for such a good tutorial!
Hey Ethan, I've always struggled with music theory. I've always gone by ear never knowing anything. You've broken this down so simply, I finally get it. You're right, it doesn't take you very long at all. Thanks for the explanation - keep making music! It's a lifelong thing
This is actually a good video to learn piano! I finally started to study the music theory when I moved to Argentina and found a very good music teacher, and one of the things I missed out is the right step notes on full octave. I am glad to know that theory rule and I will now have an easier lesson now. Thank you so much 🔥🔥🔥
I've watched many UA-cam tutorials for piano, but this one tops them all. I was self taught and learned cords and progression through ear/what felt right for my hands. I also used 2-3 and 3-2 as my guide for chords, the numbers being how many keys are between each played note. A minor chord is 2-3 and a major chord is 3-2. Helps for people who see numbers better than letters.
Ethan, I have been writing music since 6 years now, and I was so afraid to start recording on my own (I usually collaborate with music producers) but somewhere along that line I was unable to create the exact sound that I was looking for. After 6 months of getting a home studio setup, I was finally able to start recording things on my own, so thank you so much! You have given me a great gift and I am looking forward to learn more!
That's a great video! I think it's important to mention that the major chord is root - 4 half tones - 3 half tones. Same for minor scale : root - 3 half tones - 4 half tones. A chord with C, E and G is named C major, because it C is the root, and it's major because the difference of half tones are 4 then 3. It's a little thing that I didn't understand for quite long, so I wanted to put it there! Back in the days, my only source of information was a guitarist and he was like "I don't know, it's just a C chord, and you play it like this". I never had a proper explanation before David Bennett and Andrew Huang, so it was difficult to understand why things work and other don't xD
This was such an eye opening video!!! In the last half I got tastefully lost in the complexities, but I’m thoroughly inspired. Might you have documents of all these chords that I can print and practice 😂😂😂
I've been playing guitar for over 20 years but am JUST starting to get into production and this is helping SOOOO much (and for sure gonna help with my guitar playing too !!) thanks so much for teaching, sharing and inspiring!! stay noizy my friendz 🤘🏻
Thank Very much Ethan iv always thought its My brain ,but no its just that people iv been learning from wa not explaining well exactly easy how you teach ,you a great teacher Thank you Ethan.
The way you teach is the best i have seen so far. Idk if it’s just your process or how your videos are edited or both but it works great for me. Thanks!
I first got into music when I was 12(I am turning 21 next month), I started with a guitar and I was always told that I had a natural thing for it. I didnt know any notes but I was able to make good sounding plays just messing around on my guitar or on the class piano. I eventually learned the basic notes but thats pretty much it, Ive been able to make music with basic knowledge and just listening by ear. I tried to wrap my head around music theory for the past 2 years since I started producing but I havent been able to do so until I found this video. You just explained this, what I thought was complicated theory in a way to make it so easy. I just took notes on my journal and will read it over and over. Ive watched many videos about music theory and some were ok but this is hands down the best video on music theory. Thank you good sir!!
I'm just a hobbyist music producer at home creating a kind of uk hiphop/grime sound, this is gonna help me so much, I'm just gonna make this video my new go to watch until I actually understand it.. I'm definitely subbing this channel mate
OMG!!!! The light just came on. I have been a disc jockey for years could not play mary had a little lamb, however I have thousands of songs in my memory, could not tell you what key... The Nashville numbering system is what pulled everything in focus.... now I know what they mean, now I know what a chord progression is. Thank YOu !!!
Outstanding! Where were you when I was “trying” to learn music theory many years ago. If I was still a working musician/ composer, I’d jump all over this course!!
This was super helpful! I’ve always thought chord numbers (Nashville number system) is another way to say C Maj D Minor etc but never thought it was this useful! Thank you for this! 🔥🎧
I honestly wish I could triple like this video. This is literally my first day learning (coming from your Ableton tutorial) as I know how important music theory will be if I want to go anywhere using Ableton. Everything was clear and concise. I am writing notes and repeating a few parts but your video was by far the easiest to understand and wrap my head around. A great introduction.
Bro, I don't even speak English, I understand very little but your video has been one of the best I've seen in explanation, congratulations you gained a new subscriber and the truth is that it helped me a lot
This is the best video i have ever watched on music theory, speicifcally for chords and progressions (i have probably watched hundreds) Thank you for providing such accessible knowledge while making it fun :) You have one new subscriber!
This video was amazing, I always wanted to learn about music theory and this video has given me so much information to even have a conversation with others about it. Thanks so much. Now I gotta learn about drums next.
I’ve been wanting to learn how to make beats and produce music and music theory seemed so confusing so I avoided it but after watching this and taking notes I feel like I can understand sooo much more
As a 40 yr old divorcee mom who's wanted to pursue music since childhood and was never allowed to, I FINALLY started taking guitar lessons this summer (just started voice lessons last month too). This video absolutely blew my mind! The names of the chords on guitar make sooooooo much more sense to me now! Wow! Thank you so much for making this and letting it be free. :) About to mark my son's keyboard with I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII now..... 'tis Mama's keyboard now, son... 😂😂😂
GUYS THIS IS A GEM, I highly recommend this video, honestly.. my music teacher could never 😂😂😂 Plus dear Ethan.. your vocals are amazing, you should be more known. Definitely subscribed 🫂🫂
Spectacular video. I know nothing about music theory, but random tunes keep appearing in my mind. This class encourages me to start doing something about it. Thanks.
Bro, thank you for helping me understand the whole chord thingie. Basically I was making music without knowing any of this, so I've been sampling from other songs and remaking them myself in a kind of similar way but different. I feel like now that I know this, I can make my own music without sampling from other songs. Thank you
Bro I've been searching for a music theory video all month and you just did it for me in 1 video and you made me fall in love with the theory so much that I might even dive deeper in this :) thank you very much
Awesome teaching, thanks so much for your knowledge, you're so good at conveying an idea or concept and making it practical for everyone listening, which is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing when teaching. For example the pizza at the start and relating it to how much music theory we actually need in order to produce music and understand theory at an almost professional standard. So you put things into perspective right from the start 🙌. Love people who teach like that. Veeery helpful. Well done 🙂 💯💯💯
Thank you for this video. Whenever friends or acquaintances ask me to teach them piano, this is what I usually try to teach or ask them to learn first. Usually, they just want to learn to play a specific song immediately when they can do with the basics first and they can play whatever they want after. Next time someone asks me to teach them, I will just share this video.
Mr. Ethan…you are appreciated ( dear mama ) Naw, jokes aside, thank you for this…I’ve made music but always wanted to learn the piano; this teaching gives me confidence that I can, even being almost 50, thank you sir and GOD bless!!
Man just turned a what's usually learned through a month long subscription course into a single video.
woohoo! happy to hear that
It's has always been simple. A lot of things are made difficult to control its industry. Cough.. Cough.. Made in part by church/state
You said it bro
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This is really explained well and indeed in just half an hour. It gives confidence that this is learnable if you don't know it yet and that's great.
I just f*kin love this kind of videos. Straight to the point, clear explanation and minimum interruptions. If you didn't understand, you pause the video, go back and watch it again. No going around the same thing over and over again wasting people's time. I'm totally subscribing. Thank you!
thank you!!
THE MOON EMOJIS TO EXPLAIN WHOLE STEPS & HALF STEPS IS GENIUS OH MY GOSH
hahahaha THANK YOU
genius it just sets in my brain
Honestly, man. I was a music major in college over 25 years ago. 2 years of theory under my belt, 2 years of ear training, some conducting and a few other things. I was mainly a woodwind player. Clarinet was my primary instrument. In my peak days I was 1st chair, concert master, solo's, yada yada and so on, but life happens and it took me in a different direction. I went into computer tech / software as a backup. I've missed music for so long and I'm about to finally start getting back into it again with synths and music production in Ableton. Mostly as a hobby with no expectations and purely for the enjoyment of it. You've helped me to reignite a spark I had for over half my life (from age 12 to 30) that I had to give up for a while. I just want to say I appreciate your passion for music. It's really is inspiring...and honestly, you teach theory better than some college professors that I've had, lol. Thank you for what you do and keep up the amazing work.
wow thanks for telling your story, and thank you for you encouragement! it means a lot to me
Great
Beatles knew no theory, Dylan can’t sing. Either you got it or not. You are playing different music that most don’t play in an orchestra. Woodwinds??? Lol
@@RagGerRock888 Yeah, woodwinds. Did you have a point?
@@RagGerRock888 and what did you achieve in life? Bitching to someone else on the internet?
This guy was meant to teach! He has a great way of providing clarity of concepts that so many people make difficult to understand. Keep doing ya thing Ethan. You are helping so many people!
wow thank you so much!
Is true
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For everyone confused, try to pay to more attention to the concepts discussed before you get completely lost. With more study and practice, I am revisiting this video 2 months later. It makes a lot more sense. It will make even more sense in two more months
90% of teaching well is not underestimating your student's ability to understand material, and finding the correct memory cues to keep them engaged. This video was fantastic. I've been considering taking up piano and what you did in the first twenty minutes of this video convinced me that I can actually have a blast doing this. Thank you!
Just think I spent 2 years at Full Sail and 30k worth of student loan debt, could've learned it in 30 mins on UA-cam. Sheesh!! U made it simple my man. 2 thumbs up
thank you! and im sorry you spent so much money!
right... I spent $1000 with intense piano lessons for about a year and I STILL learned much more from this 30 min video....!!
Crazy. I’m gonna have to dive deeper with a keyboard in front of me. I’m a trombone and guitar player at heart
This is simply one of the best videos on music theory. No distractions, straight to the point and very clearly so. And a very cool and chill guy. Thank you!
I just had a million "woah" moments in this one video I feel like I have such a better grasp on how to make my own music. Thank you so much!!!
wow! yesssss love to hear that
I don't know why I started to cry after watching this. With hdhd I never had a chance to understand it, but this video really laid it out in a manner that had me glued to the screen. I appreciate you man.
I have tried to understand these terms; something scary and funny yesterday I was going over my theory book! And nothing better than Ethan connecting the dots on my brain. Hands down best teacher
thank you!! happy to help
I'm so stupid that I couldn't remember the scales, but after this video when I making a melody I see a picture and hear Ethan's voice saying minor whole half whole, whole half whole, he's a magician
How you simplified the word we tend to fear ...THEORY! Thanks for helping me to understand!!
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I'm a visual learner so out of all the videos about music theory this is the BEST ONE seriously. Simple and direct. My type of learning. The way you break down the key sections are so helpful. You're a great teacher. I'm subscribed.
You have no idea how profound your videos are. I'm 63 yrs old, have been a house music lover since my well-known Chicago DJ son introduced it to me 15 yrs ago. I was a piano player, reading classical music at age 5. But I never learned theory. I am also an avid dancer to House. I see "shapes" as I dance. Your videos teaching Ableton help me dissect songs electronically, as opposed to genre (Which is almost mute). Thank you for your knowledge. You're helping me grow.
The first 7 minutes of your video did what no other resource gave me for a long time. You gave me the tool, not the theory. OMG. It all makes sense.
Why can't there be more people like you who are straight to the point and make something that most find complicated and turn it into something simplistic for anyone to understand. I think some "teachers" are actually gatekeeping. Gatekeeping- pretending to share information with others in order to look more important than you really are because you lack self confidence and do not find joy in helping others especially if they surpass you.
im happy to help!
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If you want to go deeper, those information rules
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Summary :
Major scale : whole whole half whole whole whole
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Minor scale : whole half whole whole half whole
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Major chord : 4-3
Minor chord : 3-4
shoutout this guy fr. I’ve slightly understood music theory my whole career so far, at least enough to get by. I rewatched the first 10 minutes about 5 times and I can confidently say I think I’m starting to understand this fully.
I leaned more on this 30- minute video than in 7 years of piano lessons and 2 years of band. So many songs I know just rushed into my head. It’s like breaking a code. Excellent! PB
I've heard a lot of this stuff before but you are the only one that makes sense. I'm so glad I found this channel. Thanks for what you do and how you do it.
Dude, you've taught me more in 3 videos about music and life than I've learned on youtube in the past 5 years of producing music. Cheat codes bruh 😂
thank you!!!
i have struggled with chords and you just showed me in 28 min, what i need to know. watched the video over and over again as i enjoyed the simplicity of your teaching.
You are a great teacher. Taking the complex and making it simple. Your humility and encouragement turn heart songs into real songs and from my songs into their songs. Bless ya bro.
I've just bought my daughter her first keyboard, she's only 4 yrs old but it has forced me to have to learn so I can teach her. Your channel is perfect for this. I've never played any instrument at all. So glad I found your channel, thank you, subbed and liked video
Thank you for releasing this as a free and easy to understand video. You are doing a great service for the music community!
Dude. I have been wanting to learn music for so long and it’s always been super intimidating to me. You’ve made it actually approachable with your videos and I’m learning and applying A LOT, much faster than I ever thought I could. Thank you for everything you do.
the feeling of everything finally making sense is so so so rewarding thank you so, so so sooo much. really, you're helping so much and so many people. genuinely thank you
It has been 15 years since I last played the piano. I was self-taught, knew the basics and was teaching myself to read music. but circumstances did not allow me to continue my 3-year adventure. now I am in my 30's all I think is music and my passion is still there. This video has reminded me so much and I am ready to go and produce and play my favourite songs. Thank you.
Wow. So much in such a tidy package. I'll be rewatching this a couple times. Thank you.
Thanks for keeping it real. Alot of youtube producers these days are making videos about how you don't need to know music theory at all for making beats, then the first thing they do is pick a key and scale, write some chords, talk about why they pick the chords they pick and use terms like tension and release etc. And im like...bruh thats music theory 😂
That was an amazing lesson. A year and a half into playing by ear now, it’s time to stop trying to create chords on my own. These tips are really going to come in handy for stepping up my game. I had a couple of ideas in mind just watching this. I do read music, slowly, my mom was a piano teacher so I learned some through osmosis. But the number system is a new one to me. Thank you.
I already know music theory, but that thumbnail had me sold. Inb4 "it's just a major chord." True, but it's 1-3-5. Once you learn that and pair it with a key signsture, you've learned how to make chord progressions in every key.
I like the video. He doesn’t clam to be a know all of music, but rather given anyone from any level to add to their toolbox. A true musician always is learning tricks and taking what they learn, stole, heard, etc to progress. In all its a cool lil video. Folks pay good money for a lot less stuff in life. So good video bro👍🏾
I've just found this video and the only thing i wanted to do after watching it was saying "thank you, man!!" You really know how to explain a mostly complex topic in a non-complex way. Really really, thank you!
I have subscribed , this is the best theory lesson i have ever had , since attempting to lean the basics to the Theory. You have made it so easy to grasp in such a short period of time. Thank you.
No bullshit, straight to the point, you taught me more than school could ever in years in 28 minutes, you are a godsend, you deserve more subs, thanks alot
thank you!
The pace in this video is interesting. I got along well until the chapter with spycing up chords, great insights but now comes the practising part...
That's a lot of lessons packed into one video. Amazing to see how everything you do is making so much beautiful sounds.....I have to get back to learning now that your teaching skills have inspired me.
I have recently started production and I must say this video is PERFECT. Simple, and doesn't overdue the inform. Keep up the great work
such a clear and concise way of explaining it… thank you! 🙏🏻
Bro I’ve been producing for a while now and always felt like I hit a wall with my beats but never quite put a finger on it til now and this video really helped me figure out what I was missing 💯💯💯🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 ty I appreciate you
The best starter video I've found online to date. Highly recommend this stuff!!
This is amazing! I took beginner piano class. We spent most of the semester learning what you showed in the first 10 minutes of this video. This is a great refresher to pick back up.
I am slowly getting there. I have to practice on the piano and remember your theory. Thank you so much! Finally it makes sense. You're a hero
This is one of the most well presented basics courses I have ever seen, I have sent this to all of my friends learning music theory and piano, even ones that know it already so maybe it can help them teach it better to others.
I just wanted to drop a comment and say thank you SO MUCH!! I've been trying to make edm music for pretty much years now but only ever did sound design and then stop there because I never was able to write music well enough due to never having any background in music. Any guides I found felt too confusing, didn't explain enough, or explained with the assumption the person already knows all the terminology, so I often felt easily discouraged and hopeless. The way you explained things made it so much easier for my beginner brain to comprehend and the examples along with the visuals were also exactly what I needed to visualize what these words mean and what to look for when creating and learning. Also appreciate the explanation of terminology without sounding patronizing. No jokes or skipping over anything, just concise and informative. Exactly what I was looking for. Hopefully after watching this and practicing more I'll get the hang of it thanks to you! Earned my sub!
How is it going?
I stop playing the piano some years ago because i didnt find it amusing anymore but when i was finishing the video i felt the necessity to play again thanks to your really nice and playful way of explaining things. Thank you for such a good tutorial!
Hey Ethan, I've always struggled with music theory. I've always gone by ear never knowing anything. You've broken this down so simply, I finally get it. You're right, it doesn't take you very long at all. Thanks for the explanation - keep making music! It's a lifelong thing
This is actually a good video to learn piano! I finally started to study the music theory when I moved to Argentina and found a very good music teacher, and one of the things I missed out is the right step notes on full octave. I am glad to know that theory rule and I will now have an easier lesson now. Thank you so much 🔥🔥🔥
This was an awesome summary, that probably went well for every knowledge level. Thank you for your effort! Checking out your course.
love it! I feel like many UA-camrs gatekeep and make as many videos as possible but you just teached the most essential and I love it
I've watched many UA-cam tutorials for piano, but this one tops them all. I was self taught and learned cords and progression through ear/what felt right for my hands. I also used 2-3 and 3-2 as my guide for chords, the numbers being how many keys are between each played note. A minor chord is 2-3 and a major chord is 3-2. Helps for people who see numbers better than letters.
This is the second video I’m watching, and I have to say you do VERY well at making it educational, interesting, and entertaining.
Not even halfway through this video and I already feel like I can finally grasp this concept! Thank you so much.
I'm so glad!
Ethan, I have been writing music since 6 years now, and I was so afraid to start recording on my own (I usually collaborate with music producers) but somewhere along that line I was unable to create the exact sound that I was looking for. After 6 months of getting a home studio setup, I was finally able to start recording things on my own, so thank you so much! You have given me a great gift and I am looking forward to learn more!
Love your way to learn out the scales. You dont rush thrue evrything witsh alot of others do. Keep it up!!! Love from sweden ❤
after searching so many video, this was the only one that truly educated me as a producer, thank you man
The way you teach is out of this world. Appreciate you
That's a great video!
I think it's important to mention that the major chord is root - 4 half tones - 3 half tones. Same for minor scale : root - 3 half tones - 4 half tones. A chord with C, E and G is named C major, because it C is the root, and it's major because the difference of half tones are 4 then 3. It's a little thing that I didn't understand for quite long, so I wanted to put it there! Back in the days, my only source of information was a guitarist and he was like "I don't know, it's just a C chord, and you play it like this". I never had a proper explanation before David Bennett and Andrew Huang, so it was difficult to understand why things work and other don't xD
A diminished chord is 3 half tones, then 3 half tones as well!
Amazing video. This is the first time in my life ever writing a comment on youtube. You've earned it.
im honored, thank you!
This was such an eye opening video!!! In the last half I got tastefully lost in the complexities, but I’m thoroughly inspired. Might you have documents of all these chords that I can print and practice 😂😂😂
I've been playing guitar for over 20 years but am JUST starting to get into production and this is helping SOOOO much (and for sure gonna help with my guitar playing too !!) thanks so much for teaching, sharing and inspiring!! stay noizy my friendz 🤘🏻
Thank Very much Ethan iv always thought its My brain ,but no its just that people iv been learning from wa not explaining well exactly easy how you teach ,you a great teacher Thank you Ethan.
Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm already hungry for more!
The way you teach is the best i have seen so far. Idk if it’s just your process or how your videos are edited or both but it works great for me. Thanks!
awe thank you!
Thank you so much for sharing!!! Gotta keep rewatching so it'll stick in my head.
I first got into music when I was 12(I am turning 21 next month), I started with a guitar and I was always told that I had a natural thing for it. I didnt know any notes but I was able to make good sounding plays just messing around on my guitar or on the class piano. I eventually learned the basic notes but thats pretty much it, Ive been able to make music with basic knowledge and just listening by ear. I tried to wrap my head around music theory for the past 2 years since I started producing but I havent been able to do so until I found this video. You just explained this, what I thought was complicated theory in a way to make it so easy. I just took notes on my journal and will read it over and over. Ive watched many videos about music theory and some were ok but this is hands down the best video on music theory. Thank you good sir!!
This is inspiring. You’re a good teacher, Ethan - that’s not an easy thing. I shall be checking out your other content.
I'm just a hobbyist music producer at home creating a kind of uk hiphop/grime sound, this is gonna help me so much, I'm just gonna make this video my new go to watch until I actually understand it.. I'm definitely subbing this channel mate
Fantastic tutorial for a complete novice, in my 30's! I have subscribed, saved and will be learning alot more from you. Many thanks for sharing
Dude, WTF. Chord progression... I am playing piano since I was 6 years old, never understood this so easily. Props!
wow!
OMG!!!! The light just came on. I have been a disc jockey for years could not play mary had a little lamb, however I have thousands of songs in my memory, could not tell you what key... The Nashville numbering system is what pulled everything in focus.... now I know what they mean, now I know what a chord progression is. Thank YOu !!!
Outstanding! Where were you when I was “trying” to learn music theory many years ago. If I was still a working musician/ composer, I’d jump all over this course!!
This was super helpful!
I’ve always thought chord numbers (Nashville number system) is another way to say C Maj D Minor etc but never thought it was this useful! Thank you for this! 🔥🎧
I honestly wish I could triple like this video. This is literally my first day learning (coming from your Ableton tutorial) as I know how important music theory will be if I want to go anywhere using Ableton. Everything was clear and concise. I am writing notes and repeating a few parts but your video was by far the easiest to understand and wrap my head around. A great introduction.
glad i found this, will watch it again ! thanks Ethan !
Awesome, thank you!
Bro, I don't even speak English, I understand very little but your video has been one of the best I've seen in explanation, congratulations you gained a new subscriber and the truth is that it helped me a lot
This is by far the best music theory video I have seen on UA-cam! Really resparked my motivation (and expectation) to keep making music :))
This is the best and easiest video I’ve found on explaining music theory and the Nashville number system! Thank you very much!
This is the best video i have ever watched on music theory, speicifcally for chords and progressions (i have probably watched hundreds) Thank you for providing such accessible knowledge while making it fun :) You have one new subscriber!
Wow, thanks!
This video was amazing, I always wanted to learn about music theory and this video has given me so much information to even have a conversation with others about it. Thanks so much. Now I gotta learn about drums next.
I’ve been wanting to learn how to make beats and produce music and music theory seemed so confusing so I avoided it but after watching this and taking notes I feel like I can understand sooo much more
As a 40 yr old divorcee mom who's wanted to pursue music since childhood and was never allowed to, I FINALLY started taking guitar lessons this summer (just started voice lessons last month too). This video absolutely blew my mind! The names of the chords on guitar make sooooooo much more sense to me now! Wow! Thank you so much for making this and letting it be free. :) About to mark my son's keyboard with I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII now..... 'tis Mama's keyboard now, son... 😂😂😂
GUYS THIS IS A GEM, I highly recommend this video, honestly.. my music teacher could never 😂😂😂 Plus dear Ethan.. your vocals are amazing, you should be more known. Definitely subscribed 🫂🫂
Hey man just got my first keyboard and I've watched this video twice, on my third now to freshen some things up. So immensely helpful, thanks a lot
Spectacular video. I know nothing about music theory, but random tunes keep appearing in my mind. This class encourages me to start doing something about it. Thanks.
You teaching abilities are special. Also that all of me snippet was fire. You took out the buttery voice for a sec!
Bro, thank you for helping me understand the whole chord thingie. Basically I was making music without knowing any of this, so I've been sampling from other songs and remaking them myself in a kind of similar way but different. I feel like now that I know this, I can make my own music without sampling from other songs. Thank you
You knocked it out of the park with this one! I’m getting that tutorial after this
Been tryna understand this for since I was 10 and you finally connected the dots. Thank you sir
Bro I've been searching for a music theory video all month and you just did it for me in 1 video and you made me fall in love with the theory so much that I might even dive deeper in this :) thank you very much
Happy to hear that! Keep it up!
Awesome teaching, thanks so much for your knowledge, you're so good at conveying an idea or concept and making it practical for everyone listening, which is THE MOST IMPORTANT thing when teaching. For example the pizza at the start and relating it to how much music theory we actually need in order to produce music and understand theory at an almost professional standard. So you put things into perspective right from the start 🙌. Love people who teach like that. Veeery helpful. Well done 🙂 💯💯💯
Thank you for this video. Whenever friends or acquaintances ask me to teach them piano, this is what I usually try to teach or ask them to learn first. Usually, they just want to learn to play a specific song immediately when they can do with the basics first and they can play whatever they want after. Next time someone asks me to teach them, I will just share this video.
happy to help! thank you!
You are the GOAT! Love your teachings
these cords bring music to my ears without even having to know any song specifically. thank you for the video. good practice on my mpk mini
26:00 Wow that major 6th make so much of a difference giving it that otherworldly space
Mad respect for Ethan for making such a helpful video!!
Youre my hero! Ive beeen finding something like this for years!
Just WOW!!! Hands down one of the best teaching on YT!
Mr. Ethan…you are appreciated ( dear mama )
Naw, jokes aside, thank you for this…I’ve made music but always wanted to learn the piano; this teaching gives me confidence that I can, even being almost 50, thank you sir and GOD bless!!