4 Levels of “Just The Two Of Us” Chords

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  • Опубліковано 5 чер 2023
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    Play piano to this classic Grover Washington/Bill Withers classic just like a pro when you learn 4 levels of chord voicings that work with and without a bass player!
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  • @maddog3428
    @maddog3428 Рік тому +63

    I’m a classical piano teacher taking a dive into jazz and blues world, and your videos are so fun and inspiring! This has got to be one of the greatest chord progressions of all time - thank you for breaking it down.

    • @robertakerman3570
      @robertakerman3570 Рік тому +1

      Gorgeous, way beyond Me right now.

    • @koentjoep3683
      @koentjoep3683 11 місяців тому

      My bad I just watched the full video and they basically explained it at the start 😭
      The thing I like about the just the two of us chords is that it are basically 2 chords. The I and the iii. What they do in the song is basically putting ii and V’s infront of the chords what makes it sound like this (haven’t watched the full video yet so idk if they explained this)

    • @jeremiahnoar7504
      @jeremiahnoar7504 5 місяців тому

      As a piano teacher, do you know the name of the progression? 6-5-1 and then a minor 2-5 turn around is pretty ubiquitous in the R+B/ blues world of music, so I assume there's a name for it. I jut can't find it.

    • @JesusGarcia-1
      @JesusGarcia-1 Місяць тому

      Es una canción bonita, pero nada más. Simplona como todo lo que viene del mundo anglo.

  • @nixonkutz3018
    @nixonkutz3018 Рік тому +8

    the 2-5-1 to the VI is amazing

  • @nigelfairy
    @nigelfairy Рік тому +26

    After a decade fiddling around chords have never been clearer for me! Looking forward to part 2🎉

  • @AimeeNolte
    @AimeeNolte  Рік тому +5

    I need to apologize for making this PDF in the key of D-flat. It should’ve been A flat. I’m not sure why I did that, other than just being in too much of a hurry.Please forgive me. 🤪

  • @HarryFullerCT
    @HarryFullerCT Рік тому +5

    So great. Took a road trip with my wife last month to celebrate our 35th anniversary and this song was a highlight of our playlist. Can't wait to get to the piano and try this. Thanks!

  • @awesomeal2.027
    @awesomeal2.027 4 місяці тому +2

    I really appreciate the depth you decided to explore, elaborating on your harmonic choices, it really helped my understanding.

  • @imjonkatz
    @imjonkatz Рік тому +4

    Oh lord. Something I didn't even know I needed. Thanks

  • @holliesheet3182
    @holliesheet3182 Рік тому +4

    Maestro, You with great detail , illustrate; no debate! 3:16 3 & 7 ( start: Db maj7 )
    Grandmamma's ring sings with your generosity-creative methodology!
    Listening to the harmonies with or without the bass makes my ❤hum!
    14:23 : This break down is so ear hear and essential!
    15:49 : inversion!
    17:00 : Bring on the phat chords!
    The bassist and soloist, in the house!
    Stacking those chords, perfect 4ths, warmly supports and delights live reciprocity!
    The F min 11 chord makes toes curl! 😎
    Am so grateful that you exist and provide such remarkable talent, teaching ,and virtuosity!
    Thank you, Ms. Aimee Nolte, Respectfully.

  • @tobiasmaxheimer8447
    @tobiasmaxheimer8447 Рік тому +4

    What a beautiful voice, too, Aimee.

  • @musictheorytree
    @musictheorytree Рік тому +5

    I love the idea of using quartal harmony to give the extended chords with a lot of different notes more room to breathe. This gives one a great incentive to get those fingers nice and nimble to make those stretches happen.

  • @DanielBarberMusic
    @DanielBarberMusic Рік тому +4

    Beautiful video, like so many of your others. Was fun to feel through this. Always fun to integrate the quartal thinking along with traditional jazz voicing thinking. And what a beautiful song to play over. Thanks so much for your contribution to so many of us developing our musicality.

  • @victoriakim1360
    @victoriakim1360 Місяць тому

    You sing so beautifully.

  • @JAYDUBYAH29
    @JAYDUBYAH29 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant as always. What a generous and lucid teacher!

  • @worrellrobinson4332
    @worrellrobinson4332 Рік тому +1

    Congrats 🎉🎉 Aimee, love these levels to this classic song , Just the two of us...
    keep up the great work bless you loads!...

  • @bobbygadourymusic5476
    @bobbygadourymusic5476 Рік тому +2

    Awesome! Thanks, Aimee!

  • @georgehiggins1320
    @georgehiggins1320 Рік тому +1

    This is such a fun progression to play. I remember learning it from one from your older videos. So many fun extensions fit over each chord.

  • @earnmorewithapps8961
    @earnmorewithapps8961 10 місяців тому +2

    I love youtube and instagram thank you so much for your time! You are an angel

  • @mikelozica5156
    @mikelozica5156 9 місяців тому +1

    Aimee, not only do you break down the tune so well, I love your voice! Nice

  • @vancewesterberg4509
    @vancewesterberg4509 11 місяців тому +3

    Just stumbled upon your vid. I dont know how to play or even read sheet music. But i love to sing a lot of different songs. When you started singing my ears perked up and the hairs on my arm stood up. Your voice is amazing!!!

  • @michaeleaster1815
    @michaeleaster1815 Рік тому +2

    wonderful lesson and fabulous song choice... I remember it from my youth but didn't realize it is just sublime!

  • @marshallkornblatt54
    @marshallkornblatt54 Рік тому +2

    Thanks!
    You’re just brilliant Aimee

  • @oldrock9
    @oldrock9 11 місяців тому +1

    You are simply amazing. Keep it up girl

  • @le-j-james7061
    @le-j-james7061 Рік тому +1

    thanks! awesome tutorial!

  • @Karatetedtunesreverbnation
    @Karatetedtunesreverbnation 6 місяців тому +1

    You are a better teacher than you realize and a better singer as well. Very easy and effective way to teach, bordering on zen simplicity found in martial arts training. Here is what you need to know, when you need to know….to keep you coming back, so I can teach you more,without getting overwhelmed and walking away. I use what I learned through martial arts, to teach music….and strangely enough, you do as well. You are very skilled, in many areas…and I’m learning many things from you…including music..lol

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  6 місяців тому

      Much thanks for that 💙

  • @williamcooper6087
    @williamcooper6087 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @solomancambridge2572
    @solomancambridge2572 10 місяців тому +3

    I'm loving your lessons Aimee. My music theory skills have doubled over the last year. ❤

  • @yandhi_6382
    @yandhi_6382 6 місяців тому

    Saw your funk tutorial of this song and was in love with it ever since❤

  • @musicbox420
    @musicbox420 10 місяців тому +1

    Excellent video!

  • @tunesquicklee
    @tunesquicklee Рік тому +2

    thank you for this! very interesting stuff. love the spicy chords

  • @JasonHeilmanMusicalRemedies
    @JasonHeilmanMusicalRemedies 10 місяців тому +1

    Adding to my rep!

  • @SusanRichardsDay
    @SusanRichardsDay 11 місяців тому

    Such a smooth pretty voice !!! Dresses up the keys real nice .

  • @vaclavmichalekmusic
    @vaclavmichalekmusic Рік тому +2

    It's magical what you can achieve with only 4 notes in the open voicings

  • @fiscaldisco5234
    @fiscaldisco5234 Рік тому +4

    I don't like to play the Em passing chord in the verse because I think it is very prominent in the chorus and I like to reserve it for that section so it really sticks out

  • @bmurray4882
    @bmurray4882 7 місяців тому

    great job

  • @wravenscroft
    @wravenscroft 8 місяців тому +1

    Your singing voice is beautiful

  • @winstonwolfe5733
    @winstonwolfe5733 8 місяців тому +2

    As pianist, your best friend is the bassist, so no, you don't want to go in his way. Unless you're called Horace Silver.
    Thanks for the vid. Very educational and really interesting break down of this beautiful song. This can and should be applied to any tune. Even (or especially) standards.

  • @ricardosantos-se1mq
    @ricardosantos-se1mq 10 місяців тому +1

    Watching your video from the Philippines and Wow Aimee your aimazing..😊

  • @jamesr3322
    @jamesr3322 Рік тому

    Another song with similar chording..."whenever I call you friend'. Nice video. Thank you..

  • @user-gg8cp7he8g
    @user-gg8cp7he8g 4 місяці тому

    amazing

  • @gdamad1826
    @gdamad1826 Рік тому +2

    Great analysis of this beautiful chord progression! Also the groove you suggested for this song in the other video was great. After having seen it I cannot play this song without that groove!!! Thanks for both!!
    P.S. as far as I can seen, one chord is not named correctly in level 4 sheet

  • @aleksey6151
    @aleksey6151 Рік тому

    Thank you for the wonderful tutorial! Would love if you did a tutorial for improv with these chords too!

  • @mindboard8203
    @mindboard8203 10 місяців тому

    I love this music, i love this video and i love your eyes

  • @sposicw
    @sposicw 11 місяців тому +3

    Aimee has an extremely beautiful singing voice

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому +1

      Thx man :) I’ve got 4 albums out also

  • @robertlayton5362
    @robertlayton5362 Рік тому +3

    another inspiring lesson full of useful information, thank you. I'm an amateur guitarist and I enjoy taking your ideas and applying them to my playing. (Selfishly) I think it would be great if an accomplished guitarist took the ideas in your lessons and explored/suggested/demonstrated how they might be used by a guitarist. Heading over to nebula now ...

  • @guilherme832
    @guilherme832 9 місяців тому +1

    11:52 thank you a lot hahahaha
    I appreciate it, as a bass player

  • @KenFullman
    @KenFullman 11 місяців тому +1

    This is like a Mandella effect moment for me. I saw George Benson LIVE singing this song. I assumed that it was one of his own. If you do a search on youtube you'll even find "George Benson just the two of us" but it's being sung by Bill Withers? I'm totally lost

  • @JoshuaSlagowski
    @JoshuaSlagowski 8 місяців тому

    You know, I think After the Love is Gone would be a cool one to learn.

  • @jesusislukeskywalker4294
    @jesusislukeskywalker4294 Рік тому +1

    🤓 beautiful chords

  • @Ilya-hl8jx
    @Ilya-hl8jx Рік тому +4

    Mariah Carey - Emotions and Jamiroquai Virtual Insanity use same harmony

  • @JoshuaSlagowski
    @JoshuaSlagowski 8 місяців тому

    11:00 I'm in llove with this sound...

  • @johnybachryans697
    @johnybachryans697 11 місяців тому

    Teacher... beautiful

  • @thomassciaroni6942
    @thomassciaroni6942 4 місяці тому

    I read a big band chart of this tune in Dm. But Fm makes sense. I wonder, can you go
    Fm7, Em7, Ebm7, D7(b5)
    Db7 etc
    French 6th D7(b5) resolves down a half step. Just thinking about it, I havent gone to the piano yet.

  • @davidmiller4078
    @davidmiller4078 Рік тому +1

    Yet another song not too disimilar is Ashford and Simpsons Aint nothin like the Real Thing ? And loads more its all good Great job Aimee im a guitar student of a few decades love yr breakdowns i used to think i was a cord progresion Nerd now at least i know i am and proud thanks to you and Jens Larsen ha ha greatings from Scotland

  • @2410thijs11
    @2410thijs11 Рік тому +1

    Hi Aimee, thanks for a great video. One harmonical question I have: why are there 5 flats in the music notation while the progression is in F minor? I would expect 4 flats in F minor

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Рік тому +4

      That’s a really good question. It’s a mistake on my part. I’m embarrassed.Sheeze

  • @nezkeys79
    @nezkeys79 11 місяців тому +1

    What about the tritone sub on the Ab13? ❤ D7 #5#9

  • @johanpersson8156
    @johanpersson8156 11 місяців тому +1

    So thankful for being allowed to take part of this for free! Fabulously executed with perfect tempo as far as the teaching and, of course, pure joy to just listen to this super-ultra-mega-talented woman! We are truly blessed! Thank you! Learning something new everyday from you, musically but most of all new and more enjoyable methods of practicing, just incredible ❤️
    PS. Was the piano a tiny bit out of tune, or was it just me? It sounded a bit off to me, especially in the higher registers. Just me?

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому +2

      Much thanks! No…it’s out of tune a bit. :)

  • @FelixDegenaar
    @FelixDegenaar 11 місяців тому

    Level 4, 1st bar: the symbol C7alt is incorrect on count 4 there since G is not part of the altered scale.

  • @jcmacmusic
    @jcmacmusic 11 місяців тому

    Aimee I'm trying to find out just what music ed you are providing on the Nubula platform. I see the 2 sessions on chords is there more videos and education on different areas to learn once you subscrib?

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому

      You can type my name in the search bar, and then click on my profile. It’s me standing in front of a blue background with a lot of music notes, basically, and see all of my videos. If you click on the classes tab, you can see my two classes about chords, as well as my class about Improvisation and my class about the blues. Thanks so much for signing up!

  • @renmomtha-renaissancesoul8849
    @renmomtha-renaissancesoul8849 11 місяців тому +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @danytalksmusic
    @danytalksmusic 11 місяців тому +1

    someone's a Bill Evans fan 😊

  • @WyattLite-n-inn
    @WyattLite-n-inn Рік тому +5

    Ok that’s it.. “Everything I know about chords”.. I’m joining Nebula right now !
    PS. Love your “No boundaries “ approach to music .
    Fun fact : I was a part of the first hip hop/jazz collaborations.. Bob Belden produced , Chris Potter’s very FIRST real record date at 19, Dave Kikoski on keys .
    ua-cam.com/video/FwHxk3WwNvM/v-deo.html
    So I have all the more appreciation for what it is that you do (I’m primarily a jazz drummer and composer

  • @MarkFromHawaii
    @MarkFromHawaii Рік тому

    So I'm checking this out on the guitar and I'm thinking Ab/Db Cm7+5 for the first 2 chords for that Steely Danish thang. 😂

  • @newyorkfilharmonik110
    @newyorkfilharmonik110 Рік тому

    Ralph also wrote "Mr. Magic".

  • @victorkolbe1946
    @victorkolbe1946 2 місяці тому

    Which one is the video to be able to make it more groovy with the left hand that you speak about in level one?

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  2 місяці тому

      It’s my only other Just The Two Of Us video. I think it’s called “funk tutorial”

  • @julitodelpaquisto4712
    @julitodelpaquisto4712 Рік тому

    thank you so much
    at 5min 55 i love your bass like groove it sounds very funky for me i need to feel that
    maybe i am wrong but i think that there so much things to create on the left hand for pianist
    keep going it sounds terrible

  • @valeriekuhn3746
    @valeriekuhn3746 11 місяців тому

    Aimee, I am technologically challenged. I have Curiosity Stream (which I finally figured out just today) but no Aimee Nolte! You've mentioned Nebula, but when I type in nebula I get stuff about nebula. Still no Aimee. How do I get your stuff on Nebula/Curiosity Stream? HELP!

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому

      You can download the Nebula app on your smart TV, or on your phone. Or you can just go to the website and login. Make sure to check your email from Nebula. That should have come when you signed up for Curiosity Stream. You won’t find me on Curiosity Stream. Only Nebula. Let me know if that helps. And thanks for signing up!

  • @ZKProductions1
    @ZKProductions1 10 місяців тому

    at @1:06 i'm hearing a high Bb on the Ebmi9 chord, but i don't see your hands playing it nor is it on the sheet music. Trying to figure out if i'm crazy or if your piano is adding extensions, or you maybe overdubbed the video with an different recording of you playing.
    Either way a great lesson and I appreciate it! Progression is used in so much stuff I want to get these changes down.

    • @ZKProductions1
      @ZKProductions1 10 місяців тому

      maybe my brain is putting it in there cause that's also the note you're singing? (The 5th of the chord). I'm questioning my sanity at this point

    • @ZKProductions1
      @ZKProductions1 10 місяців тому

      edit: just realized you explain that it's a different inversion at 9:40, which has the Bb in it, so you must have used audio from a different take. thankfully im not crazy and if anyone else sees this know that they aren't hearing things either! :)

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  10 місяців тому

      That’s so funny. I think it’s probably just your ears playing tricks on you or an over toned coming from the piano. I didn’t use any different audio. Sorry it’s driving you nuts but I don’t think there’s a good explanation. Lol.

    • @ZKProductions1
      @ZKProductions1 10 місяців тому

      So wild! I'm sitting here alternating between 1:06 and 9:40 and they sound almost the same to me, both with the Bb ringing. I must be sensitive to some overtone or something in that chord, if anyone else hears this let me know 🥺, @@AimeeNolte

  • @lastestefy4796
    @lastestefy4796 6 місяців тому

    Hello Aimee I have just requested your pdf sheet music for this song..made the payment. What happens next? Where do I find it ? THanks!

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  6 місяців тому

      If the download link didn’t show up in your email, check your spam

  • @pcwingfield
    @pcwingfield 11 місяців тому

    Where is the PDF? I don’t see it on Nebula, in either Chords Part1 or Part2?

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому

      Find this same video on Nebula, and look at the description

  • @JoshuaSlagowski
    @JoshuaSlagowski 8 місяців тому

    So crunchy, but somehow smoooooooooth......

  • @josepalma5186
    @josepalma5186 Рік тому

    Hi Aimee. Please comment my opinion. With 5 flats (Key of Db) in the beginning, the chord progression will be.........| I - VII7 | iii - biiim7/bVI7 | I - VII7 | iii | which I consider wrong. With 4 flats (Key of Ab) the chord progression will be .......... | IV - III7 | vi - Vm7/I7 | IV - III7 | vi | which I consider well. Don't you think so ??? A big kiss for you. Best regards, José

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Рік тому

      Look at my pinned comment at the top

  • @nezkeys79
    @nezkeys79 11 місяців тому

    Also what about the bridge chords? ❤

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому +1

      They’re in the pdf ;)

  • @DaveBassDotCom
    @DaveBassDotCom 9 місяців тому

    Um... no one noticed at around 17:00 that you really meant to write Eb-11, not E-11? Or am I missing something? : )

  • @craigevangelista8239
    @craigevangelista8239 8 місяців тому

    How do I get the pdf without a subscription?

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  8 місяців тому

      Just get the month long subscription- it’s like five bucks go.nebula.tv/aimeenolte

    • @craigevangelista8239
      @craigevangelista8239 8 місяців тому

      @AimeeNolte give me 5 bucks, and I'll try to watch all your videos. It'll be extra if you want me to do assignments.

  • @AmiSenpai
    @AmiSenpai 8 місяців тому

    4:30 :)

  • @SenorSaxManSenior
    @SenorSaxManSenior 11 місяців тому

    These chords are also very much like the first 8 bars of “Blue In Green”.

  • @pocketcharts12
    @pocketcharts12 11 місяців тому

    This is a song I wrote
    My friend is playing it on piano

  • @1FunkyAsh
    @1FunkyAsh 11 місяців тому

    Stronger Than You is a song from the show Steven Universe that unabashedly uses this progression, and it’s so intentional because the lyrics are about unity between two partners (who are queer aliens… it’s a fantastic show with fantastic music!)

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  11 місяців тому

      That show has great music

  • @darockguitar1
    @darockguitar1 Рік тому

    Sometimes simplicity sounds best

  • @Jp92011
    @Jp92011 6 місяців тому

    every time this song plays i think a steven universe song its gonna play instead

  • @jamesmitchell6925
    @jamesmitchell6925 11 місяців тому

    The thumbnail looks wrong. Shouldn’t the 2nd chord be E-flat min 11, not Em11 ?

  • @darksevenmaster5398
    @darksevenmaster5398 Рік тому

    kamisama kiss opening (anime) uses first 3 chords

  • @thisperson6146
    @thisperson6146 Рік тому +2

    You are truly a black soul. Love your style.

  • @lauriliinat7262
    @lauriliinat7262 11 місяців тому

    Technical note: the signal is clipping.

  • @BlueJazzBoyNZ
    @BlueJazzBoyNZ Рік тому

    re Ed Sheeran music copyright

  • @greg55666
    @greg55666 7 місяців тому

    Uh, Aimee, "everything I know about chords . . . part 2"--isn't that a little . . . contradictory? :)

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  7 місяців тому +1

      I couldn’t fit it all into one video!

  • @lol_manu
    @lol_manu 11 місяців тому

    aimee m pareshan hu

  • @bogdaniliant7759
    @bogdaniliant7759 10 місяців тому

    My ears hurt.

  • @domingofernandez5746
    @domingofernandez5746 Рік тому

    Hello Aimee, hope you are doing well! I'd like to reach out to you in order to propose a partnership with Tomplay, what's the best way to contact you? :)

    • @AimeeNolte
      @AimeeNolte  Рік тому

      management email is sponsors@standard.tv

  • @michsub
    @michsub 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks!