How To Write Chord Progressions - Songwriting Basics [Music Theory- Diatonic Chords]

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    01:09- Forming Diatonic Chords in C
    02:40- 3 rules for writing chords
    05:55- Quick example in G (with split measure)
    08:25- General chord writing advice
    11:03- The next steps from here

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  • @SignalsMusicStudio
    @SignalsMusicStudio  5 років тому +919

    This video is a year old now and I've made some important follow up videos for it. Check the description to learn about secondary dominants and borrowed chrods, very practical ways to expand your writing beyond just these seven diatonic chords.

    • @chrysallicide8988
      @chrysallicide8988 5 років тому +8

      Thank you, extremely helpful

    • @murphroberts4891
      @murphroberts4891 5 років тому +2

      @jackson sprouse Sure. It happens frequently when you're writing in a minor key.

    • @nadhiagurrola491
      @nadhiagurrola491 5 років тому

      Wonderful.

    • @linuskoe2693
      @linuskoe2693 5 років тому

      could you make one of those on "how to write rock chord progressions" ?

    • @borderlinedelusion
      @borderlinedelusion 5 років тому

      Thanks for this amazing video.
      I watch your videos as much as possible.
      Now I have to start writing chords and I feel so stupid.
      How do I make my mixes sound better?
      Do u have videos on protools?
      Logic? U have a great way of teaching.
      I am the guitar player for the rock band
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  • @RudyAyoub
    @RudyAyoub 6 років тому +7504

    I cant thank you enough for not having a useless intro

    • @6u174r808
      @6u174r808 6 років тому +139

      I know what you mean. I hate intros.

    • @SignalsMusicStudio
      @SignalsMusicStudio  6 років тому +581

      Im constantly second guessing myself on intros. I want to keep things quick but it's important to frame the videos content accurately... glad you thought this was well paced :)

    • @RudyAyoub
      @RudyAyoub 6 років тому +337

      Signals Music Studio a logo/branding is never a bad thing, it's the useless chatter in the beginning mostly, and you go straight to the point

    • @ItsJustAdrean
      @ItsJustAdrean 6 років тому +7

      Seconded. I'm on Hughes Net (not by choice) so useless intros can take hours to load, if you catch my drift.

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  • @bossdup3137
    @bossdup3137 4 роки тому +2245

    “You can break the rules, but there are even rules for breaking the rules.”
    *Music Theory in a nutshell*

    • @kekcsi
      @kekcsi 3 роки тому +52

      Life in a nutshell.

    • @dunningdunning4711
      @dunningdunning4711 3 роки тому +86

      I find it a lot more helpful to look at the theory as descriptive rather than normative, meaning there aren't rules so much as there are descriptions of what generally works; this prevents me from getting trapped in rigid forms of thinking, while still finding the "rules" useful as guides.

    • @jf3130
      @jf3130 3 роки тому +3

      That's in life too

    • @constantinmugur532
      @constantinmugur532 3 роки тому +5

      Man combined with sound as it's all vibration fools.
      I have made this laws so you'll be childish and just brake the rules.

    • @sammusic7537
      @sammusic7537 3 роки тому +7

      And there are of course also rules for breaking the rules for breaking the rules

  • @afz5355
    @afz5355 4 роки тому +2628

    His voice is every radio hosts voices blended together

    • @lapatjani3171
      @lapatjani3171 4 роки тому +41

      This is the most accurate thing I've read this year.

    • @afz5355
      @afz5355 4 роки тому +3

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    • @syagrus6304
      @syagrus6304 4 роки тому +4

      Sounds exactly like Cecil Baldwin lol

    • @afz5355
      @afz5355 4 роки тому +1

      The Nutcracker skekrjrh 😭😂😂😂😂🥺

    • @samuel14674
      @samuel14674 3 роки тому +2

      I-

  • @JacoboVillarreal
    @JacoboVillarreal 3 роки тому +424

    I like what you said: "you can't rely on emotions", specially on days when "following your heart" is the motto. Better to have an informed mind on how things work, then emotions will safely follow.

    • @souvlaki9951
      @souvlaki9951 3 роки тому +4

      Agreed!

    • @laurant4282
      @laurant4282 3 роки тому +34

      Its similar to writing, learn the vocabulary, grammar and techniques so that you can express emotions - otherwise your like a baby that doesn't know how to talk yet!

    • @Puccbelit
      @Puccbelit 2 роки тому +3

      @@laurant4282 you stole the words out of my mouth

    • @helpme2401
      @helpme2401 2 роки тому +2

      @@laurant4282 accurate analogy

    • @ursafan40
      @ursafan40 2 роки тому +10

      I truly wish I could get that through a friend's head.
      A really good guitarist once told him decades ago that he "just kind of lets it flow..".
      My friend took that to mean "I don't have to learn anything"
      Once in a while he's in key, but more often that not he just makes noise.
      Thinks it's all good.
      Wonders why nobody wants to play with him.

  • @saintdamien8290
    @saintdamien8290 5 років тому +1085

    The Bob Ross of guitar lessons. Great job, ton of info. Thanks.

    • @SignalsMusicStudio
      @SignalsMusicStudio  5 років тому +123

      might be my favorite compliment ever. thank you :)

    • @kerrydevine8630
      @kerrydevine8630 5 років тому +4

      Haha! Too funny

    • @whitemalechristianisthenew1892
      @whitemalechristianisthenew1892 5 років тому +8

      Bob Ross just smiled.

    • @rhenium_
      @rhenium_ 5 років тому +6

      You should check out Chords of Orion for an even stronger Bob Ross vibe of guitar lessons!

    • @sportsmediaamerica
      @sportsmediaamerica 5 років тому +2

      Not sure that's really a compliment. Welcome to songwriting that's the equivalent of Bob's repetitive paintings!

  • @dd-oe8zv
    @dd-oe8zv 6 років тому +293

    right side of the screen where you visually explain what you're saying is the best thing ever. thank you

    • @romino23
      @romino23 4 роки тому +3

      whole this video is sooooo great! thank you Jake for sharing your knowledge with us!

    • @1963murf
      @1963murf 4 роки тому

      I agree , can't beat a chart some youtubers don't do that , that's when I turn off

  • @nijo5427
    @nijo5427 3 роки тому +104

    I've learned some music theory in my past. Never was it explained in such a pragmatic, relevant way. Kudos.

  • @dccasey1
    @dccasey1 3 роки тому +79

    This is literally the perfect exercise for me at my level of chord progressions and theory knowledge. I didn't realize it could be that simple to write your own progression. I really feel that this is what I needed to transition to my next level of playing. Thanks a lot!

  • @gamemastersaga5690
    @gamemastersaga5690 5 років тому +94

    This is the most important UA-cam video I've ever watched.

  • @johnmohr7750
    @johnmohr7750 5 років тому +1843

    Why not become a talk show host? You have a voice meant for radio.

  • @dylandushack994
    @dylandushack994 Рік тому +11

    My bandmate and I get so mad because sometimes we sit down and things just happen perfectly but other times we get absolutely nowhere. This channel is amazing not only in teaching but also reminding that sometimes persistence is the biggest key

  • @PaulTheSkeptic
    @PaulTheSkeptic 2 роки тому +32

    You can change keys for the chorus too. Or the bridge. That works sometimes. The Beatles do that a lot. Then there's learning how to solo over unusual chord progressions and that's fun. Shifting your mode to fit the key changes makes for some really interesting stuff.

  • @wademasters2344
    @wademasters2344 5 років тому +50

    Holy christ, literally the keys to the beginner song writing kingdom, thank you dude.

  • @kberryboy
    @kberryboy 4 роки тому +248

    I'm having so many ah-ha moments and I've only seen like 3 of your videos so far. You the man!

    • @BillGraper
      @BillGraper 4 роки тому +5

      You definitely should keep watching his videos. I've seen many of them, and have a lot more to go. This is the greatest music theory channel on the internet, HANDS DOWN!!! I get inspired just from watching his videos. It helps that he has a nice sounding, clean distortion on his guitar. :)

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      @andershattne 3 роки тому

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    • @fancwings6134
      @fancwings6134 3 роки тому +1

      I love the ah-ha moments they come randomly and they really hit you hard make you take a step back look around and empty room and smile :)

  • @dtechx7124
    @dtechx7124 4 роки тому +18

    I believe that the more you play with basics like this, the more magic moments you'll have.

    • @julioxstaticv3782
      @julioxstaticv3782 Рік тому

      Yea I definitely feel that it helps make it more natural and easier in our minds to flow outwardly in a confident manner

  • @sholland42
    @sholland42 Рік тому +5

    Writing riffs comes first, arranging songs comes later. Thanks man, you never disappoint.

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    @chrisolcikas9986 4 роки тому +319

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  • @chrisjoosten9819
    @chrisjoosten9819 4 роки тому +49

    I've been playing for 30 y now, and its hard as shit to try and teach my friend this basic , fundamental stuff. This guy does an absolutely amazing job teaching this.

  • @lpa9974
    @lpa9974 3 роки тому +25

    2000+ comments of praise-I feel the same! So glad I found you!! I don’t play guitar, but your music theory and way of explaining is very thorough and organized-it helps a lot with piano too. I love watching all your videos! Thanks sooo much and take care!!! 🤙🎹🤙

  • @oicsaywhat
    @oicsaywhat 2 роки тому +17

    You are a great teacher, you’re a natural at explaining your tutorials. I go back to your videos to recollect the music theory I know and you break it down with ease to understand and also instill the confidence with your personality. Thank you!

  • @VetNovice
    @VetNovice 6 років тому +336

    Your process in teaching and infographics improves with each video. Over time you are becoming a boon to music / song writing by equipping me and others with more and more practical music tools and song analysis with both what is being played, and how it is played with your holistic understanding of production.
    You are a master of your craft, and I learned so much about chords, I actually learn so much about your videos. It infers you learn a lot too in the process of making these, I hope you continue to progress.

  • @GhostToast_Toons
    @GhostToast_Toons 4 роки тому +147

    Dude your videos help me so much. Thank you man. Love and respect.

  • @steinbankboudreaux4346
    @steinbankboudreaux4346 3 роки тому +21

    Never would I have ever thought I would get a guitar lesson form John Mulaney

  • @TheSaintThatLived
    @TheSaintThatLived 3 роки тому +15

    I've played. I've recorded. I've never had a lesson in my life. I'm that guy. And I appreciate shit like this. It's like marriage counselling between me and my guitar. Cheers man!

  • @piratecandy6310
    @piratecandy6310 5 років тому +78

    I'm in music theory and this is literally reinforcing what I've already learn in class. Thanks bro.

  • @drewpwilson7485
    @drewpwilson7485 5 років тому +81

    You're a good dude man. I really like how honest and straightforward you are with this lesson.

  • @AFamYaHeard
    @AFamYaHeard Рік тому +2

    I love when someone teaches something they have figured out ! They teach it with this clarity that you can tell when someone gets it ! And you sir get it ! And it shows. Thanks for the lesson ! Def went from knowing nothing to a rookie like that ! Nice power up moment there.

  • @hillock10
    @hillock10 3 роки тому +7

    Although I study chords, I select final chords by the sound and how they highlight the melody, and the feel of the melody. And sometimes instead of just repeating the same chords for a repeated phrase, one simple tweak will give the melody a more emotional feel, especially for love songs. So in the end, it is the sound, the feel, the compliment to the melody and the lyrics. It take a lot of work.

  • @andrewnicorn
    @andrewnicorn 6 років тому +91

    Its crazy how good these videos are. You really take the extra step to take advantage of the fact you're making a video and not just teaching a lesson, the visual aids and the pacing of it all is just great and you're hitting subjects that other guitar teachers don't bother about.

    • @Datanditto
      @Datanditto 4 роки тому +4

      He’s also hitting subjects that many others make more confusing.

  • @hazardeur
    @hazardeur 2 роки тому +3

    This is one of the best teachers on youtube for music. Incredible how he brings it across so clear and easy. This is a guy that actually can teach.

  • @georgecornwell7706
    @georgecornwell7706 2 роки тому +13

    Just watched this. Been playing for 44 years. Thank you. I immediately implied this lesson and chills up my spine for chord progressions.
    Very grateful for your excellent lessons.

  • @reyq697
    @reyq697 6 років тому +81

    Man, you don’t know how inspired and happy I feel right now. Thank you for making this video, you explained everything so clearly in less than 15 minutes. 🙏🏽

  • @stevedouglas7375
    @stevedouglas7375 5 років тому +5

    Well, if the guitar/music instructor thing doesn't work out (it is and will continue I'm sure), radio is waiting for you. Voice is ready made for radio, or television for that matter. On top of that, the communication is extremely clear and concise. No stumbling and fumbling around. Very impressive. Just an honest observation. Great lesson. Thank you for putting this together and for sharing it with us songwriters. Much appreciated!

  • @tomsmith5488
    @tomsmith5488 2 роки тому

    Thx Jake (Signals Music Studio.) For years I was stuck and going nowhere with my music development. With my limited talent, I've been fiddling on the guitar, synth piano and writing songs (that no one hears) for ever. There are many on youtube that provide help, but I could never wholy get it. I found your chanell and the heavens suddenly aligned. Soul destroying disappointment no more. Thx thx thx 😊😁

  • @DominikM25
    @DominikM25 2 роки тому +1

    You deserve a medal for easisest to understand video ever. Thank you!

  • @baterickpatman
    @baterickpatman 4 роки тому +8

    music theory has eluded me forever (I've been playing guitar for 24 yrs) and this little video opened up my eyes. THANK YOU! also, almost 1 million views B)

  • @blueboyandthebandits872
    @blueboyandthebandits872 5 років тому +6

    I’ve been trying to learn music theory on my own and often times I get really distracted. But your video was straight to the point, allowed me to pause and take notes, and went at the perfect pace. You weren’t condescending or know it all, you just were what a teacher should be, precise and to the point. Thanks for this video, I really appreciate it.

  • @RythymBeast
    @RythymBeast Рік тому

    Probably the best and easiest to grasp video on this subject on UA-cam.

  • @CurtyChute
    @CurtyChute 3 роки тому +5

    You might be one of the best music instructors on the web, keep up the great teaching!

  • @evelynncarlson8688
    @evelynncarlson8688 4 роки тому +7

    That f#half diminished to g is one of the best things I've heard in a long time at 6:34

    • @evelynncarlson8688
      @evelynncarlson8688 3 роки тому

      @Jim Baker that is very true, I really should listen to more jazz

  • @cloudz2203
    @cloudz2203 5 років тому +15

    this is one of the best videos on YT... I don't understand how you don't have 1 million subscribers

  • @DillonJoseph
    @DillonJoseph Рік тому +1

    Your channel is the only channel that makes music theory simple enough to understand.
    All of my questions are getting an answer without going into a complicated explanation from my music peers & teachers.
    thank you and keep up the amazing videos

  • @megatonhammer4723
    @megatonhammer4723 2 роки тому

    youtube teachers are a certain breed of special. The good ones like yourself present information and how to’s very simply and easy to understand in minutes. Thank you for helping us amateurs out.

  • @lemminglobber1854
    @lemminglobber1854 4 роки тому +9

    I'm just getting back into playing guitar after a long absence and decided to learn properly. A friend of mine is a singer song writer and inspired me to have a go but I've been having real trouble making anything sound right, this is exactly what I needed. Thank you!

  • @sandysingssongs
    @sandysingssongs 5 років тому +407

    5:39 Congratulations, you've just written your first Christian rock song!

    • @lydin9678
      @lydin9678 5 років тому +37

      Sounds like 'Big Me', by the Foo Fighters.

    • @TelekineticDjentlmen
      @TelekineticDjentlmen 5 років тому +6

      @@lydin9678 just what I was thinking!

    • @lorenmorgan1931
      @lorenmorgan1931 5 років тому +12

      Well he wrote Fuck Her Gently first lol

    • @acharich
      @acharich 5 років тому +1

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @Kyle-pz1yj
      @Kyle-pz1yj 5 років тому

      Sounds like the first 1,000 to me lol

  • @daviddemar8749
    @daviddemar8749 2 роки тому +3

    Ive never heard of secondary dominant chords before but I am excited to learn . Theory doesn't scare me or bore me anymore because I recognize that it is a tool/ gateway that I can use to become a more diverse and accomplished guitar player.

  • @ProfessorKitchen
    @ProfessorKitchen 2 роки тому +1

    I love the fact that Bowzer is teaching me how to write music. That makes my day.

  • @alkinaydin
    @alkinaydin 6 років тому +11

    After years of playing, Im watching your videos, taking notes and actually learning something, feels great thank you! Please make a part 2 for minor chords :)

  • @IamS4t4N
    @IamS4t4N 4 роки тому +12

    This is the very most helpful bit of musical theory on music theory.

  • @TradIrish
    @TradIrish 2 місяці тому

    You just made it doable. Thank you. I'm not worried about simple and basic. Tons of famous songs are just a few chords strung together.

  • @mikhail___5744
    @mikhail___5744 2 роки тому

    I never think about chord progressions.The melody just comes and I catch it.
    I really like your voice.

  • @rmattis100
    @rmattis100 6 років тому +119

    Hey Jake... For your next video, could you build a time machine, travel 15 years back into the past, and then give me lessons? I would be a much better guitarist today if I had you teaching me from the beginning!!! All joking aside, your videos are awesome and your teaching method is extraordinary. Keep up the good work!

  • @johanquintero22
    @johanquintero22 5 років тому +4

    Best channel I've found in 2019. Thanks for posting this.

  • @halfmonster9013
    @halfmonster9013 Рік тому

    Been lurking on your channel for a while; subscribing now. This is gold! Thank you so much 😊

  • @urbanmagik
    @urbanmagik 2 роки тому

    Hi Jake, you have the best channel out there for music theory by such a long way. Really great content and really appreciated. I'll be joing your patreon, so we'll deserved. Keep em coming.

  • @kyleritchie8570
    @kyleritchie8570 5 років тому +858

    I feel like Obama is teaching me guitar lessons and I quite like it. Just needs to say "folks" a bit more

    • @i_live_pain8420
      @i_live_pain8420 4 роки тому +13

      Dont forget the ole' Okie Doke!

    • @JoshuaPanola
      @JoshuaPanola 4 роки тому +17

      Thank you. I can't unhear that now.

    • @billgross176
      @billgross176 4 роки тому +1

      come on maaaan.

    • @vertyisprobablydead
      @vertyisprobablydead 4 роки тому +9

      Jake hasn't destroyed the economy yet. Maybe when he runs in 2024.

    • @Jacks.Outback
      @Jacks.Outback 4 роки тому

      Kyle Ritchie haha just close your eyes

  • @kit5996
    @kit5996 4 роки тому +3

    This was literally the most helpful video I've ever watched on UA-cam, thank u

  • @JoseAntonio-nl6mc
    @JoseAntonio-nl6mc 2 роки тому

    This is simply one of the best video tutorials ever found on youtube. THANKS

  • @UltimoCactus
    @UltimoCactus Рік тому +1

    I know this video is 5yrs old but I've just found it today and I got to say, it's been a "eureka!" moment for me. Thank you!

  • @abrahamgarza537
    @abrahamgarza537 6 років тому +34

    I love your videos :) especially your advance stuff, you explain things well enough so that everyone understands.

  • @jackspaceman2348
    @jackspaceman2348 3 роки тому +11

    This is what I needed to progress past mimicking other songs, I’ve had a tough time understanding how to make my own cord progressions and this video has finally lit the lightbulb for me thank you so much, I’m going to subscribe and binge all the videos I can from your channel, I can’t thank you enough

  • @alansparks6732
    @alansparks6732 2 роки тому +2

    Such a good video, now that it's been explained so simply but with such clarity, I wonder why I have not realised these progressions before. Thank you.

  • @Dave-nm8uk
    @Dave-nm8uk 2 роки тому +2

    Brilliantly simple. The restriction to four chords does cut out some options - but heck - it works!
    Very helpful for anyone who might not have done too much of this stuff.

  • @raxxtango
    @raxxtango 4 роки тому +271

    I write songs starting with the 6th Chord...Then go to The 6th Chord...Then I finish with the 6th Chord. chord progression is 6-6-6

    • @fathurrahman6226
      @fathurrahman6226 4 роки тому +51

      Congratulations, you have summoned a demon

    • @eliminator7ful
      @eliminator7ful 4 роки тому +11

      Absolutely diabolical chord progression!

    • @me6271
      @me6271 4 роки тому +7

      1--
      2---
      3--
      Is pretty cool too

    • @camt3787
      @camt3787 4 роки тому +4

      METAL AF

    • @no-vd2rh
      @no-vd2rh 4 роки тому +4

      dorime

  • @jackthompson5863
    @jackthompson5863 2 роки тому +3

    Your videos are very helpful. Thank you for making them available. I've learned a lot from them and you are a great teacher.

  • @aaronu.8303
    @aaronu.8303 2 роки тому

    Hands down the best online guitar teacher I've seen.

  • @MrCosmonaut
    @MrCosmonaut 4 роки тому

    I'm in that kind of situation, when I know and understand everything you're talking about, but it gives me some pleasure, this enthusiasm of yours, and the way you explain the stuff. You sir, doing a great job, I thank you for that!

  • @BillyReedMusic
    @BillyReedMusic 5 років тому +3

    I'm glad you showed that you have a video on diminished chords! Thanks. Great video!

  • @stevegroves
    @stevegroves Рік тому +3

    This is the best 12 minutes I have spent in a long time! I know quite a bit of theory and can play ok but writing stuff normally fell more to luck for me but this video just brought all my theory into awesome practice! Thanks very much saved me many many hours of future frustrations :)

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    @PK-vb7tj Рік тому

    you saved me. all these years ive been living under a rock. now i can see light. thank you. my life will be better now. /srs

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    @SB-me6qw 2 роки тому

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  • @SUENOSHIPHOP
    @SUENOSHIPHOP 5 років тому +15

    Amazing lesson*, really clear and straight to the point, thank you sir.

  • @MrMetalhorse
    @MrMetalhorse 6 років тому +153

    I think that the hardest part of songwriting is making a song that is able to be dynamic but just enough to keep casual listeners as well as musicians interested in your music. For example most of us listen to Dream theater for their brilliant songwriting and how dynamic the music is but a lot of people that are not music enthusiasts get overwhelmed by music that has many changes.
    I personally love when a song has many dimensions and doesn't stick to one riff or rythm.

    • @SignalsMusicStudio
      @SignalsMusicStudio  6 років тому +23

      I agree 100%. Variety and contrast is what makes things interesting. I think the best music is the stuff that might seem simple on the outside, but is ridiculously complicated on the inside (stuff like my beatles / beach boys video). I did literally spend years thinking I couldn't make music though, just because I didn't know how to string diatonic chords together. A lot of musicians just wanna write 4 chord music, and thats fine- I just want to make it easier for them to do it!

    • @chromaticswing9199
      @chromaticswing9199 6 років тому +15

      I personally love it when a song sticks to one riff or rhythm! There are so many subtle differences that add dimension while preserving the central motif. It's also a great exercise in songwriting to limit yourself in that way, forcing other creative muscles to work.

    • @RudyAyoub
      @RudyAyoub 6 років тому +1

      dude i agree so much

    • @Witness089
      @Witness089 6 років тому

      I dont think I've written a song in years now that hasn't at minimum had non-diatonic notes in it or a complete key change for certain areas. I might challenge myself today to do that though

    • @StRosen
      @StRosen 6 років тому

      Mr. Metalhorse Literally my type of best friend

  • @kokocherrycola6310
    @kokocherrycola6310 2 роки тому +1

    You are the best teacher ever!! Focused, precise, get to the point, and very clear. Thank you for this 🙏✨

  • @aincrad6383
    @aincrad6383 4 роки тому

    Your voice is so comforting

  • @SelectCircle
    @SelectCircle 6 років тому +78

    You could teach me anything.
    Where have you been all my unteachable life? o_O

  • @lisan1010
    @lisan1010 5 років тому +3

    great lesson for beginners thanks

  • @ryanlewis5543
    @ryanlewis5543 3 роки тому +1

    Can I "Thumbs Up" this more than once... Jake, this was/is absolute GOLD to me!!! Understanding the fact of completing a progression on the 4 or 5 helps turn the progression back around...? Is that all??? That was literally one of the missing pieces I could never find or understand. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us! And when you added that G Progression to keys, it sounded excellent! And your delivery on this whole thing is just excellent!

  • @Ones_Complement
    @Ones_Complement 2 роки тому

    Number one intro lesson to songwriting right here. Clear, concise, comprehensive, yet to the point. 10/10 👌

  • @judgegroovyman
    @judgegroovyman 3 роки тому +3

    9:11 when I have a good chord progression in place I get inspired to write lead lines and melodies and lyrics and the rest of the music even if the chord progression itself wasnt inspired to begin with. Thanks so much for this video. I loved it and am going to go write something now :)

  • @maxsuciu
    @maxsuciu 6 років тому +10

    Hey man, I love the way you explain things and I have learned quite a bit from your channel. Do you think at some point in the future you could make a video outlining chord theory be it how all chords are constructed, how they relate to parent scales, and why they are called what they are? I've been looking for good videos to clear this up for me but I haven't been having much luck.
    You don't have to, It's just an idea that I'm sure would help out a lot of people :)

    • @SignalsMusicStudio
      @SignalsMusicStudio  6 років тому +7

      Thanks for the nice words! I do outline part of that process in the 2nd half of my video on the Lydian scale... I do intend on making a video where I talk about figuring out the chords of ANY scale/mode, but I have so many video ideas, it's a battle for which one gets made first!

  • @sebastiancrawford1774
    @sebastiancrawford1774 3 роки тому

    been looking for videos like this for a while. this is the best one.

  • @verl4ten
    @verl4ten 4 роки тому

    I just wanna say i have been looking forever for a channel that explains it just like you have, finally someone i can learn from thank you so much

  • @neilsterooyjohnny1379
    @neilsterooyjohnny1379 4 роки тому +5

    Damn, i'm really glad i found this vid, subscribed...

  • @ImehSmith
    @ImehSmith 5 років тому +6

    OMG, thanks a billion for this awesome chords /music making tutorial

  • @speedboy762
    @speedboy762 9 місяців тому

    I love how you don't make us feel we can't do anything. You make us feel anything is possible ❤️

  • @jamesdoctor8079
    @jamesdoctor8079 3 роки тому +1

    probably the most informative theory for songwriting content creator on youtube! thanks man, good work

  • @dogsrule29295
    @dogsrule29295 4 роки тому +9

    Thank you, I thought I’d have a go at song writing and I was like ‘um how do people do this’ now I have some idea of what to do!

  • @milanherich4169
    @milanherich4169 5 років тому +6

    that chord progression in C reminds me of David Gilmour´s song called Smile, its a beatiful song

    • @NJP76
      @NJP76 5 років тому

      Reminded me of "Runaway Train" as well.

  • @melwinalm
    @melwinalm 2 роки тому

    This channel is a gold mine

  • @prentomedia
    @prentomedia 2 роки тому

    Great teacher, Perfect radio voice, to the point. Excellent!!!

  • @PardalesKatsikies
    @PardalesKatsikies 6 років тому +19

    Jesus dude you're a gift yo yt...
    also that voice....AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

  • @afonsotopa9164
    @afonsotopa9164 4 роки тому +6

    5:35
    NO!!
    The I IV V vi pop combo!!

  • @EricGames117
    @EricGames117 3 роки тому +2

    This was such an informative and easy to follow video. I still have questions but you've answered so many and left me with recommendations at the end of what to look into next.
    Thank you for posting this, you've really shed some light on how to look at and understand music a little more!

  • @shot-shot5587
    @shot-shot5587 2 роки тому +1

    This guy explains really well. I have watched couple of his vids here on YT, it's really explanatory and helpful

  • @abdela9818
    @abdela9818 6 років тому +3

    Would love to have a full course from you! You're very good at explaining complicated topics and make them easy to understand! Did you consider creating a full guitar course and offer it online for a reasonable price? Thanks in advance.

    • @guybormann4118
      @guybormann4118 6 років тому

      Steve Just sponsor him through his Patreon and keep watching his channel :-) (Mmm, should put my money where my mouth is.)

  • @ahzootube
    @ahzootube 5 років тому +4

    Dude you sound amazing! Do you have a video on borrowed chords or starting not from I but on different note for the progression?

  • @nagarajsingh5362
    @nagarajsingh5362 5 місяців тому

    Fantastic! Nicely explained with great clarity!

  • @phoenix-yx7xd
    @phoenix-yx7xd 3 роки тому

    Within 4 minutes into the video I have learnt more than I learn in some 1 hour video about chord changes. Very precise and to the point
    You are an awesome teacher👍👍👍