Chords with rearranged notes are called inversions. (C E G or E G C or G C E) Not only do they change the feel of the chord, they are also like hacks for playing in little pockets instead of moving up and down the keyboard or fretboard. Take a C major. (CEG) Keep your thumb on the C, but move E and G up a step to F and A. Now you are playing an inverted F major. Or take the C major again. Leave the E and G, but move the C down to a B. Now you are playing an Em. Or leave the C and E, but move the G up to an A. Now you are playing an Am. Or leave the G, but move the C and E down to B and D. Now you are playing a Gm. They are also helpful while playing a guitar because you can play the triads (3 note chords) instead of big chords and it really opens up both the fretboard and also frequency space for other instruments. Learn your triads and inversions. Then your major and minor diatonic and pentatonic scales and chord progressions. Know that the C major diatonic scale is the 7 white keys on a piano. That sequence of whole and half steps is what defines a major scale. Meaning if you start on any other notes and follow the sequence it will be the major diatonic scale in that key. Also the C major scale is what modes are based on. If you start on C and play all of the white notes, that's the C major, but also called the Ionic mode. If you play all of the white keys, but start and finish on B instead of C, it's still the C major scale, but the sequence of whole and half steps has been bumped up one position, so it's called the Dorian Mode. And so on. It's just the starting position within a scale. Also since there aren't any accidentals (black keys) within the C major, when you follow the scale using chords, the chords with accidentals get flattened into minor chords. This explains who a C Major chord progression is M m m M M m dim. Dim is because a B chord has two accidentals, so they both have to be flattened. The B becomes a minor and the 5th takes a half step back. Which is a diminished chord. Also a major chord is a stack of 3rds. So if you play a C major C E G, then add another 3rd (B) it becomes a 7th chord. If you add another 3rd (D) it becomes a 9th chord. Noticed that it doesn't land squarely back on C. If you take this to the 13th chord you are basically playing a C and a D chord at the same time. So D is basically an extension of C, and C is an extension of B, and B is an extension of A, ect ect. So there is only essentially one big major chord. Anyway, I don't know why I wrote all of that. I just wanted to mention inversions. I didn't proofread and it's late, so have pity on typos and general understandability.
I started teaching myself music production recently because of how it brings people together. It’s discouraging not having a background in music from a younger age but I’ve made it my goal to learn at least 1 new thing everyday. This channel has allowed me to accomplish that goal and pursue music at a comfortable pace.
Music theory is great for understanding why a piece of classical music makes sense… but to write a banger dance hit, just having some basic music skills, decent listening skills and a willingness to spend an hour each day playing around with an 8 bar riff puts you well on your way 👍🏻👍🏻
I've been playing music since I was 2 amd got a deer hide drum. I'm 28 and I probably know about as much as you do. Having a background doesn't matter, your great attitude does. Let's enjoy this journey together my friend ✌️
@@-KingOfKhaosHow is he playing B major and than C# major can anyone explain...i'm not so into music theory, according to me it should have been C minor....But it is working may i know how.....Can anyone explain
Your balance of words, demonstrations, and passion for your art are evident. Yoire doing great work making this accessible to folks without overwhelming. Fantastic job 👍
Those are examples why we need to keep exploring what we1ve already knew . Sometimes some simple tweaks makes much more better . Thanks for always dropping some ideas for us !
Thank you. You are now my music teacher! Wether you like it or not 😂😂😂coz I’m about to go through as many of your videos as possible. I’ve been watching and applying tutorials all day and I’ve learnt more from this one video than the rest combined💯🎹
15:43 The song is called "I Could Be The One". I love this song. Great video. I will definetely try different articulations on my chords in the future ❤👍.
I often have a different opinion on what sounds nice or interessting - but still your videos are insightful for me as a harsher music producer. Its good to know what the EDM ppl are doing and what i can steel. :)
@@absolutezeromusicofficial if you're going to correct someone, make sure you're actually correct. D# Major and Eb Major are two different names for the same key. Exactly the same as F# Minor and Gb Minor. Neither is incorrect. I've found the US prefers to refer to keys in flats, and a lot of other places prefer sharps, but neither is incorrect
I make emotional beats because of u Alex ...I watched all of ur videos ...just please show us more about emotional chirds 🎉🎉❤ specifically the sad chords 😢
HOLY, even deadmau5 himself couldn't have done it better. Thank you for your videos and your massive insights to music theory. Man, can't tell how much these videos do an impact of getting creative with my own stuff.
Hey man, it would be really nice if you could show what the individual notes are aswell, im really new to this and i have no clue what those notes are nad it would really help to see it
another great vid, alex, thx. btw can you make a video about the instrumen, not the chords themselves. what synth, and then what fx to add, so on. thx edit. also i want to know how to find perfect sounding pedal tone in a progression. tx
Chords with rearranged notes are called inversions. (C E G or E G C or G C E) Not only do they change the feel of the chord, they are also like hacks for playing in little pockets instead of moving up and down the keyboard or fretboard.
Take a C major. (CEG) Keep your thumb on the C, but move E and G up a step to F and A. Now you are playing an inverted F major. Or take the C major again. Leave the E and G, but move the C down to a B. Now you are playing an Em. Or leave the C and E, but move the G up to an A. Now you are playing an Am. Or leave the G, but move the C and E down to B and D. Now you are playing a Gm.
They are also helpful while playing a guitar because you can play the triads (3 note chords) instead of big chords and it really opens up both the fretboard and also frequency space for other instruments.
Learn your triads and inversions. Then your major and minor diatonic and pentatonic scales and chord progressions. Know that the C major diatonic scale is the 7 white keys on a piano. That sequence of whole and half steps is what defines a major scale. Meaning if you start on any other notes and follow the sequence it will be the major diatonic scale in that key.
Also the C major scale is what modes are based on. If you start on C and play all of the white notes, that's the C major, but also called the Ionic mode. If you play all of the white keys, but start and finish on B instead of C, it's still the C major scale, but the sequence of whole and half steps has been bumped up one position, so it's called the Dorian Mode. And so on. It's just the starting position within a scale.
Also since there aren't any accidentals (black keys) within the C major, when you follow the scale using chords, the chords with accidentals get flattened into minor chords. This explains who a C Major chord progression is M m m M M m dim. Dim is because a B chord has two accidentals, so they both have to be flattened. The B becomes a minor and the 5th takes a half step back. Which is a diminished chord.
Also a major chord is a stack of 3rds. So if you play a C major C E G, then add another 3rd (B) it becomes a 7th chord. If you add another 3rd (D) it becomes a 9th chord. Noticed that it doesn't land squarely back on C. If you take this to the 13th chord you are basically playing a C and a D chord at the same time. So D is basically an extension of C, and C is an extension of B, and B is an extension of A, ect ect. So there is only essentially one big major chord.
Anyway, I don't know why I wrote all of that. I just wanted to mention inversions. I didn't proofread and it's late, so have pity on typos and general understandability.
You honestly have helped me more than anyone to create my own favorite tunes.
I mean, but nobody could create your tunes though.. except for you.
So saying "my own favorite tunes", it's like, yeah, duh.
I started teaching myself music production recently because of how it brings people together. It’s discouraging not having a background in music from a younger age but I’ve made it my goal to learn at least 1 new thing everyday. This channel has allowed me to accomplish that goal and pursue music at a comfortable pace.
Music theory is great for understanding why a piece of classical music makes sense… but to write a banger dance hit, just having some basic music skills, decent listening skills and a willingness to spend an hour each day playing around with an 8 bar riff puts you well on your way 👍🏻👍🏻
I've been playing music since I was 2 amd got a deer hide drum. I'm 28 and I probably know about as much as you do. Having a background doesn't matter, your great attitude does. Let's enjoy this journey together my friend ✌️
@@-KingOfKhaosHow is he playing B major and than C# major can anyone explain...i'm not so into music theory, according to me it should have been C minor....But it is working may i know how.....Can anyone explain
"Did I really write that??!!" 😂😂
Excellent stuff my man - thank you
Thanks for helping us get into this industry, its magical.
Udio is waiting with golden teeth
Lol it feels so gross calling making music "getting into the industry"
As a pianist then self-taught producer, voicing the chords is primo 👏🏼 And the remake of You Could Be The One, magic.
He's an audio alchemist, incredible dude
This is probably the best music production vídeo that I’ve seen in my entire life
1 min in and i'm already opening up ableton LOL you are the best teacher!!
My man you are by far the most talented music teacher I've ever seen! Keep up the amazing work and I appreciate your effort. I learn a lot from you!
Your balance of words, demonstrations, and passion for your art are evident. Yoire doing great work making this accessible to folks without overwhelming. Fantastic job 👍
Man... you are legendary. I've already learned so much from you. Ty for good work and good efford. Please keep it up.
Easily some of my favorite videos on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing your knowledge
You are so good at breaking things down and making it understandable. Thanks!
The persistent calmness in your voice is 👌🏼 your vids help a lot to understand WHAT im hearing in music and how to apply. Thank you
15:34 It's crazy beautiful! Thanks a lot for teaching!!!!
Those are examples why we need to keep exploring what we1ve already knew . Sometimes some simple tweaks makes much more better . Thanks for always dropping some ideas for us !
Thank you. You are now my music teacher! Wether you like it or not 😂😂😂coz I’m about to go through as many of your videos as possible. I’ve been watching and applying tutorials all day and I’ve learnt more from this one video than the rest combined💯🎹
You're a very good teacher! I'm going through a rough patch right now, but I'll take the course as soon as I can!
Always dropping gems my man!
Very helpful video with great suggestions. I was able to implement one of the ideas straight away in the bridge of my new music video. Thank you.
Amazing content and very helpful for new producers
Seriously one of the best videos I've seen about this topic. Thanks!
Best chord video on YT👏🏼
Beautiful. Just beautiful. Thank you 🔥
This is the best melody advice I’ve heard in over a year
was not expecting a video today, and it's great!
Whenever I need inspiration to stay on track, you lighten up De Way.
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This video is nuts and blew my mind. Great enthusiasm and very thorough.
Wish I knew my notes and scales so much better.
15:43 The song is called "I Could Be The One". I love this song. Great video. I will definetely try different articulations on my chords in the future ❤👍.
❤ Just love your passion to give brother. 🙌🏾
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I can't stop watching you bro Learning alot. Big up!
What a really really cool way to look at cord progression Alex
Thank you
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This is amazing. You're giving us some good stuff to work on!
This is one of the best videos I've seen you do. Kudos!!!
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I just had a light bulb moment. I had heard this but wasn't getting it untill I saw it visually represented. This is way cool.
I don't understand how you know so much but thank you for sharing your knowledge you goat!
clever tips, very useful and unique from the typical video about chord progressions
Thanks! Very nice!!!
bout to make ten songs using this
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Amazing tips as always!
This is an really amazing and helpful video to bring my chord some levels up 😍🤯
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I love you Alex Rome, you have taught me more in 1 hour, than I have on my own with youtube in 10 years.
I often have a different opinion on what sounds nice or interessting - but still your videos are insightful for me as a harsher music producer. Its good to know what the EDM ppl are doing and what i can steel. :)
manh I think i should watch another 10 times and I get 10 different insights every time!!!
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Nice! Really enjoyed this tutorial.
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Great video. Really inspiring! Thank you!
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Thank you !
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This is Gold. Thank you 💯
Dude's a genius.
I like how you labeled the chords for us.
He labelled D# major wrong, it's Eb major
@@absolutezeromusicofficial if you're going to correct someone, make sure you're actually correct. D# Major and Eb Major are two different names for the same key. Exactly the same as F# Minor and Gb Minor. Neither is incorrect. I've found the US prefers to refer to keys in flats, and a lot of other places prefer sharps, but neither is incorrect
@@BradleyPetersAudio Nope, D# major and Gb minor are theoretical keys, as they're too impractical to use. I have a Music Theory qualification, thanks
Awesome. As always ❤
Thank you so much brother
Thank you!
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Beautiful
I make emotional beats because of u Alex ...I watched all of ur videos ...just please show us more about emotional chirds 🎉🎉❤ specifically the sad chords 😢
Thanks for the upload, Alex 😎
Amazing bro.
HOLY, even deadmau5 himself couldn't have done it better. Thank you for your videos and your massive insights to music theory. Man, can't tell how much these videos do an impact of getting creative with my own stuff.
@@TraxtasyMedia of course! Thank you for the kind words (:
thx buddy LOVE IT!
Great stuff! Thank you.
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Yes you did write that! And it was amazing!
Hey man, it would be really nice if you could show what the individual notes are aswell, im really new to this and i have no clue what those notes are nad it would really help to see it
Thank you good Jobs
Really good tips 🔥 Do you take private Zoom lessons? Or can anybody recommend someone? 😎
this is GOLD !!, thnx !!
Great video again, keep it up!
Thank you so much
another great vid, alex, thx. btw can you make a video about the instrumen, not the chords themselves. what synth, and then what fx to add, so on. thx
edit. also i want to know how to find perfect sounding pedal tone in a progression. tx
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THAT WAS AMAZING S/O TO YOU ALEX 🔥🔥🔥 COULD YOU PLEASE MAKE A VIDEO ABOUT "Functional Harmony" 🙏🙏 THANK YOU IN ADVANCE.
as always, it's good, this is the best channel about chords, all I can do is write a comment)) thank you
Very good video bro !!
Damn Boi! Loved this video.