What chords go in a key? (NOT WHAT YOU THINK!)
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- Опубліковано 18 тра 2024
- The comment I'm seeing over and over again. What chords work in a certain key? I'm explaining how it all works. TABS/WORKSHEET available on my Patreon page.
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"Music theory isn't a set of rules to follow, it's there to describe the music", that's fantastic. Happy new year paul!
I wish my ap music theory teacher felt the same way
It’s helpful to follow them as rules to start out writing.
Well not as much rules as tools. I think that's part of paul is trying to illustrate here. Theory isn't there to hinder us with arbitrary limitations, but to be used as a tool to help us along in writing great music.
I've always said theory is there as a building block and not the end all be all.
can't find any better words
There is only 1 'rule' in music: if it sounds good, it IS good.
True, but frameworks and themes that you can put in your toolbox are essential. Without them, whatever they may be, a player is just flailing in the dark
@therainman777 you are missing the point. Music is not Kurt Cobain, and most of his music did not sound good, but people enjoy dissonance and distortion , that doesnt mean he was making "good" music. I listen to death metal and styles that people consider "noise" ,when the truth ia that the music is waaaay better in composition and musicality. Fame is not equal to good music. The point here is for those who want to understand music and want to develope a more profound skill it is important to understanding music and its theory.
Anyone can build a home...but we still find the best architects and builders to find a good home.... Anyone can make a sandwish...but we lookup to chefs for their skill.... If you are happy at the level of kurt, thats great, this video is not for you buddy
@@Str1ng5 cringe
And for certain styles (noise, industrial, hardcore) "if it sounds bad" it's also good!
@@Str1ng5 "when the truth ia that the music is waaaay better in composition and musicality" not necessarily, it's just more classical in style (in the obsolete romantic classical style that even serious composes consider trite)
One of my favourite non-diatonic chords in C major is Fm7. The way it resolves back to C major is lush!
Yeah man, that thing is built to resolve back to C. F and Ab both resolving down a half step, whilst the Eb resolves back up to E. Could even mix it up and resolve it down to D to make a C add9, or leave it in place for some yummy #9 chord action.
Oh man, and that's why I love Bb7sus4 to C as well.
Paul Davids juicy!
thats because 4th minor degree is a great tension to the root
Fm maj7 to C is tasty too.
"When you know a few things about music but not enough to see the whole picture" I've never been described so well in my entire life.
Same
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@@duschendestroyer The...The video isn't even 10 minutes.
7:30 “why all this sounds good is a topic for another video”- please make this video!!!
I did more than a few of these! Check out the links on the description.
True and it's further complicated by what sounds good to one person doesn't sound good to another.
In short, the major third of the B major chord is D#. The transition from B major to E minor features the chromatic step from the D# (major third of B chord) to E (root of the E minor chord.) That half-step movement sounds like a tension-resolution movement to our minds when it resolves to the home chord (the "one" chord of the key).
@@brushstroke3733 Yes, that is basically what makes a so called "harmonic-" or "melodic minor". In viennese classical music (Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, Salieri) that was very popular among composers, as it added the chromatic tension movement to the minor scale. A good example where this can be seen is Mozart's Rondo alla Turca (one of his most popular compositions), which alternates frequently between a minor (tonic) and E 7 (Dominant-Sept in MAJOR). It uses the harmonic minor scale, because that also adds an augmented second, which gives the whole composition a very mid-eastern/turkish feel.
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I like how Paul’s idea of his viewers is guys who wear beanies and impatiently yell at laptops 🤣
Only the pompous yelly ones. 😉
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@@CosmicHarmony58 ... no, not you. I specifically said “pompous yelly ones”. Your cool. You’re just yelly. (And only a little at that.) 😉🤙
Paul Davids, the only man who paints his heater to match his sweater.
"The problem's all inside your head," Paul said to me. "The answer's easy if you take it logically."
Jason Burchett yes, Paul has such a nice gentle way of making things clearer while not making you feel,bad you didn't get it before.
50 ways ?
I sung it in my head
Sometimes you talk too fast for me Paul...my old brain doesn’t record as fast as it used to🤷🏻♂️. I need to read so I can absorb better or repeat info.
This is genius
The very moment you realise there are actually no limits in music, you start to dig deeper and deeper and this whole journey is amazing.
I'd love to see you showing us more and more advanced concepts because you are wonderful teacher.
Best regards
For those who are still confused: B major in E minor sounds good because the d# in B major is half step lower than the root of the key E minor which is called leading tone that makes a nice resolution back to the root (tonic). I hope I didn't confuse you even more xD
That would have been a good thing to mention in the video.
@@LowSlowDisk he did
@@oldschool1107 Did he? OK. 'Cause the whole time I kept thinking it would have been easier to understand if he had. I'll check it again. Thanks.
Good point.
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Dude, this is why I LOVE your videos...
You've made me feel a lot better about the stuff I write... I'm always niggled and annoyed that the chords I use often times don't "fit in the key", and I'm left totally confused because they still "sound right to me"...
For the longest time this left me embarassed to play my own songs in front of other muso's in case it wa a problem with my ear or hearing...
I used to always be ready with the excuse "They're jazz chords" on the tip of my tongue in case anyone said anything, but nobody ever did... Now I know better thanks to you...
I love your channel, and your chilled out, laid back style is just awesome... You are the quintessential Dutchman... Never change my friend...
For me Paul is the MKBHD’s version of music, his production is just.. beyond outstanding
I agree completely.
He is one of the best UA-cam content providers in my opinion. An outstanding teacher as well as incredible production. If he does it all on his own I’m not sure but if he does that would be impressive.
@@whitemellon agreed!
Key being the "Place that feels like home" feels just right to say when describing hearing the key of a song.
I agree. Because it when you play, it's the pull of the song or progression, the magnetic north.
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@@Peter7966 Definitely!
Yeah... what note/chord sounds like home is a good way to describe the key. The key is also sometimes called the "pitch axis" or "tonal center" and the "home note" is also called the "tonic" or the "root". Root equals home base - the most stable note in the key, etc. Anyway, it's just a thought.
It's not only the guitar part that's so good but also the edit of the videos. Paul really is the best out here and has the most enjoyable videos. So glad I've found this channel:)
impossible to overstate how much I love your videos. you always answer questions I've had for ages, and you answer so clearly. plus, your dad jokes are on point. just wonderful work, my man.
In the 60's the expression was "If it feels good do it." But in music, it has always been "if it sounds good do it."
Why would people dislike this amazing, inspiring, teaching, video. Makes me mad!
Make them water off a duck's back. Don't forget that - as we speak - 40% of the USA still adores Donald Trump and even claim the Washington madness is by his OPPONENTS....
And Putin's approval rate in Russia consistently hovers around 80%.
So we know the world is full of really bonkers crazies. Getting a few downvotes on an excellent piece like this seems like small fry!
He has some interesting ideas and insights but he waffles on sometimes to the point I stop paying attention. Sorry Paul!
This is one of a few videos you have posted that have really transformed the way I understand the relationship between keys and chord progressions. I think that the first was the one describing using borrowed chords to replace minor chords in the diatonic scale with major chords -- a transformation that you described as being at the heart of rock music, as I recall. Thanks. It makes me glad that I am subscribed to your channel. I have also just subscribed to your Patreon page -- the first time I have ever taken this step.
The examples you played really proved your point. That's one of my favourite videos of yours (and I've watched many)... I think you helped a lot of people today :) Cheers.
You uploaded an unedited hidden version on UA-cam, so you can really pause it and answer yourself, to then re-edit the answer and upload the final version... Brilliant :D
But... maybe you're watching the unedited version too and everyone here is just living in my simulation for my next video.
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@@PaulDavids So... Is that you... God?... Makes sense.
Happy new year Paul thanks for the great uploads 😁🎸
I just love your videos, not only by how u explain things, but mostly because you use allot of FEELING instead of just tag straight to theory.
The editing in this is 👌 Not only is it cool, it legitimately made it more engaging and memorable.
Your interpretation is just of another level.... I learn many stuffs from your videos.. you are a great inspiration ..! Thanks for this videos ..! it really helps ..! And obviously Happy New Year ..!
I've always been a fan of moving from a maj7 to another maj7 a minor 3rd away, not entirely sure why it works but it sounds so chilled out to me
very interested 🤔
Same. There's something soft, jazzy, and bittersweet about the maj7 on its own, which pairs well with the punchier edge of the minor 3rd movement. Looking at the notes, the progression is similar to modulating between major and minor. For example Cmaj7 (C E G B) to Ebmaj7 (Eb G D Bb) lowers the major 3rd (E to Eb) and the major 7th (B to Bb) both of which are satisfying in upward or downward direction. A Cmaj7 to Cm9 (C Eb G Bb D) captures similar qualities while keeping C as root.
If the first chord sonically feels like the I chord, then perhaps it feels right because of how pentatonics work. Other than that, you have one common tone and two leading tones between each move, and the chords themselves are comprised of two stacked major thirds, separated by a minor third, depending on the voicing
Edit: you could also think of a Maj7 chord as two perfect fifths separated by a major 3rd, so 5th stacking comes into play
I think it's using Parallel Minor scale chords for example the diatonic chords of C major and C minor are interchangable.
Diatonic chords of C major
C major
D minor
E minor
F major
G dominant 7
F minor
B Diminished
Diatonic chords of C minor
C minor
D diminished
E flat major
F minor
G minor
A flat major
B flat major
Just mix and match them
My goodness, your videos have become so incredibly masterful. Beautiful, seamless editing, comfortable demeanour and you have very unscripted-esque scripted segments, which are so smooth.
Man every time I watch ur vids I always get captivated by how you can play the chords, the guitar so freely and so improvi-sy. I hope I'll get to that level one day
I like adding an E7 chord while playing in cmaj it feels like a guest to the other chords and I also stop for a sec after I play it so it gives the listeners time to feel that I have done somthing different in the song 😅❤️
Same✌
Read your comment... Don't Look Back in Anger started playing in my head
It's seems to be pretty popular to replace Em with E or E7. Also love hearing melodies use that foreign g# note
yes! i also enjoy throwing that chord in my chord progressions. I looked into it a bit and i think the reason it sounds nice is because it shares two notes with Bdim which is in the key of Cmaj.
@@martimpardal learning that right now and also agree with this, tried Eminor instead of E7 and it didn’t sound as good
“Dude, I totally miss you”- Tenacious D One of the first songs I ever learn to play and coincidentally it is in the key of E minor. They use B7 to land back on a minor as a home key. Check it out
Great explanation. I never get tired of hearing an Eb or Ebmaj7 in the key of C. Love it!
by far my favorite. great presentation... great communicator with genuine passion.
I love the fact that every Paul's video he makes about music theory looks like an awesome Discovery documentary
When I write songs it's more like this.
Ooh this chord sounds cool. Oh if I play THIS chord with that chord it sounds cool too.
And if I play THESE notes on top of these chord in this way that sounds cool.
Oh and if I mix them all up this way they sound even better!.
Huh? Whats the Key? That doesnt fit Music theory?
Oh well. It sounds cool. Lol.
I do the same thing except when I get to the part about it not fitting music theory I toss the whole thing out and feel stupid and confused...
modern music theory basically
Not only are your videos full of guitar wisdom, but also so pleasing optically!
Great use of complimentory color schemes 🍻
Thanks for explaining this distinction of “key” center & diatonic scale. I was foggy on these concepts & this brought some needed clarity. Very helpful video!
When you put a beanie on you change into a completely different person. I was like "who is this deep sea fisherman talking to me about music theory?"
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3:42 happy new year.mp4 to you too Paul :D
That was fantastic... I was literally just studying this, and I was stuck on it, I couldn't figure it out. Thanks so much for the great explanation, you're for sure the best guitar teacher on UA-cam.
Oh Paul I just love your enthusiasm, you are making guitar theory seem interesting to me. Please keep up with the extraordinary content for the sake of all of us.
Cheers
Beautiful. Another example: the thrilll is gone - in Bm (I.e D) yet includes F#7 which has Bb - that adds all the excitement to the progression
Exactly the example that popped into my head as well.
The A# note (as it would be called in the key of B or Bm instead of calling it Bb) is borrowed from the harmonic minor scale. You could also see it as being borrowed from the parallel major, (i.e. B major) but either way, it's modal interchange or modal mixture (aka: borrowed chords). In both B harmonic minor and B major, you find a naturally occurring F# major triad that can be extended to an F#7. In B natural minor, you have an A natural instead of A#, so the F# chord becomes minor (or minor 7 extended). But borrowing temporarily the A# note from either of the 2 scales I mentioned previously would turn it into F# major (or dominant 7). I hope this has helped clarify. Have a good day and New Year!
Patterns and repetition are what allow a listener to absorb a chord progression, even if it breaks music theory. You can get away with substituting almost any major/minor/dim/aug/etc. variant of the harmonic degree as long as you eventually return to the tonic (or not if you are modulating and changing key). A great book that explains this is "How Music Really Works" by Wayne Chase.
@Chet Senior with drones, you can get away with pretty much anything because the tonic is always there haha
Absolutely fantastic video, Paul. Very clear and accurate. You know your audience well. You are an educator at heart without a doubt. Thanks for the great content.
NEED more video's on this.
My whole perspective totally changed.
Okay, but B in the key of Em IS diatonic if we consider the harmonic and melodic minor scales... I understand that the talk is about "opening minds without being too theoretical", that's a really nice idea and it makes complete sense for some musics and chord progressions, but historically the harmonic scale has precisely been "created" and used, or rather borrowed to the Arab Andalusians (if we consider European music of course), to use a dominant chord in a minor key to create that beautiful "tension/resolution" effect. But HM sounded too "exotic" or "colorful" (Andalusian Cadence speaks for itself) with the big jump between the 6th and the 7th, so the melodic minor scale was born as an "adjustment" that seemed a bit more "elegant" without the said jump. And the key is, if we think diatonic, the 3 minor scales are interchangeable (for example, in Baroque music, Harmonic Minor was generally ascendant and Natural Minor descendant). And I guess that, to explain a chord progression and how to use it, it's - in my opinion at least - better to understand first where it comes from. And that B in the key of Em (in the context of that cadence at least) comes from the European diatonic thinking, so I think it makes sense to explain it like that. Then of course, way later (or earlier too for modal music), other ways of thinking or hearing music (secondary dominants, tritone substitution, chromaticism, modal and more) were used, and for sure we can find some B in Em in these too, but it operates different rules that dont really explain properly the use of a dominant chord that goes to a first degree in a minor key , at least (one more time) in the Andalusian Cadence context as it is a diatonic cadence and the fondation of that video. These are just "different flavors". Hope not appearing too pretentious or pedantic as I like your videos and talk a lot! :-)
True except that there's more than one meaning to "diatonic," and one common meaning is a 7-tone scale that has the same pattern as the major scale only shifted. Another meaning I think I've heard is a 7-tone scale that has only half- or whole-tone intervals. Paul seems to be using one of these definitions. I was unaware of the definition you're using but learned about it just now, so thanks.
"Very often, diatonic refers to musical elements derived from the modes and transpositions of the "white note scale" C-D-E-F-G-A-B. In some usages it includes all forms of heptatonic scale that are in common use in Western music (the major, and all forms of the minor)." - en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diatonic_and_chromatic
Bb and Ab. The last one specialy just before C on way back.
Happy New Year from Brisbane Paul!
Thank you for continuing to advance my guitar playing and music theory in a fun and approachable way. Last year you were a major influence on my increasing the frequency with which I picked up my guitars and I look forward to continuing that journey in 2021.
I don't know about non-diatonic, but at the moment, one of my favourite chord changes is the FM7 to CM7 jump - pure ear candy for me.
Stay safe and keep doing what you do!
Your videos are just the best. Thank you for reminding me of what I already should know, but constantly question.
The B major would be the chord formed from the E harmonic minor scale. Because the only 1 semitone from the 7th and the tonic sounds more as a resolution. So D turns to D# and so B minor turns to B major
Why not the E melodic minor scale?
The primary reason the dominant "V" chord is major in a minor key is because it has a stronger presence and pull towards the tonic due to the raised third, which is the leading tone that always wants to go back home to the tonic. For centuries the foundation of music has been built around the relationship between tonic and dominant chords.
"Leading tone" is a technical concept that could have been mentioned in the video to more thoroughly explain the the legitimacy of the progression.
Yep, I learnt it as the 'leading note'. Same thing.
Yep, if you're playing in a minor key then the major V chord is standard practice. That's what is taught in classical music theory, you play the 7 (the third of the 5 chord) as being a half step below 1 in order to make the cadence stronger. The 5 goes up or down to the nearest 1 or stays as 5, the 7 goes up a semi tone to 1, and the 2 can go up 3 or down to 1. If the 7 has to go up a whole tone to reach 1, then it's not quite as satisfying.
The thing about guitar, though, is that people tend to abstract things in a way that these rules aren't very visible. If somebody us playing an Em chord, that person probably doesn't even know which notes are which. When people switch from one chord to another without consciously using certain inversions, then they are not really "properly" using the voice leading upon which the idea of chord changes is largely built around. E.g. someone might play a V chord and then transition to a i chord, but maybe the 7 voice in the V chord went down to 5 or disappeared entirely instead of going up to 1. This isn't necessarily a problem, per se, but it is something worth considering.
Yes. That's why it's called "harmonic" minor as opposed to natural minor. To make the harmony... the cadence from V to I stronger.
Paul I have to say, I have watched loads of guitar videos on UA-cam. And you sir have got the personality and knack of teaching that is second to none. Your tone is very relaxing. Keep up the good work my friend. Regards Frank
I love this guys channel. I need to start at vid 1 and start from there.
Watching him makes me realize just how much I don't know.
This video definitely "unlocks" some hidden information. I'll see myself out.
Don't you mean you'll "C" yourself out? ;)
I love playing diminished chords right before ending with a sharp 4, just to end of with some spice
The music sense made sense and the video edit HELD my attention when i could have lost focus. I wanted to let you know; good video work too. Thanks again.😊
This was super helpful, been struggling to figure out how I “should” be using chords in a key and this really nailed it for me; use them to build up the structure but break it when you need to fit the mood.
"There are no rules, ..." and that's the beauty of life my friends !
That Tele is really a beautiful Guitar
Thank you for explaining the difference between key and scale. You really crystalized the concept in my mind. Now I will go forth and compose with confidence!
7:15 and above got me messed up amazed! Good job and thank you for aiding musical hearts!
If you thought, that Paul didn't wish you Happy new year, then check the name of the video in 3:45
Got it ! Thanks!
Hey gud one dude...
Didn't notice at first, thanks!
If think one could add that this chord sequence is centuries old aka Andalusian cadence (en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andalusian_cadence) popular in flamenco music.
Thanks Paul! I really enjoy your videos that include idea of theory.
Your editing skills are out of this world. Happy New Year everyone!
Paul David’s teaching theory is like a perfectly buttery bagel
@therainman777 No, it's perfect... his teaching never seems to answer a question iis slippery and goes in a circle. Clearly he knows a lot about music and can make some very clever points, but can he make it simple...? No...
@therainman777 Paul's buttery, but he's really fun. Still weird..?
Here's what I say to all those snuffs, "Who cares about theory, just play the damn thing!" LOL
Keep doing you Paul!
Love these technical videos, you are very easy to understand and very straightforward! Keep it up 👍🏻
Your intros are always so creative. You really deserve all your popularity man. Keep it up.
When it comes to non diatonic chords I essentially play just secondary dominant. I should probably broaden my horizons
Ditto! OK, Paul, broaden our horizons.
Add all the chords from the parallel minor key to your available options. So if you are playing in C major, add all the chords from C minor to your jam. Suddenly you will hear the sound of rock and roll come alive. Appetite for Destructiin, here you come!
@@brushstroke3733 sounds like good advice - thanks! I'll try it!
Minor 4 chord... major b7 .... major 3 resolve to the 6th then dominant to come back to 1. Neapolitan chord? Modulate to minor for a bar and tjen back? Maybe some weird passing chords. Make it extra weird and dissonant. Be creative!
@@petterhouting7484 thanks for all the tips :)
That Chord Progression is called the Andalusia Progression i-bVII-bVI-V.
Please give an example with actual chord names. It doesn't work the way you described it with Numbers because the bVI chord is the V chord in a minor key to. You described the Tonic as "i" (e.g. Am), which would be a minor Chord because it is not written with Caps. The VI Chord in a minor key is a major chord (e.g. F Major in the Key of A minor). So if you would make that Chord a half step lower (bVI) it would be the "V" chord of The minor key (E Major (functions as a dominant chord Leading Back to the "i")).
@@ThreeMiningHD
The bVI chord is a Half Step Above the V Chord.
The 1960s song "In The Year 2525" is a loop of this pattern.
What a great video. I have definitely caught myself sticking too rigidly to the chords that are diatonically in the key. But we're missing out on so much when we do this. Thank you for uploading!
Amazing video Paul, thank you! This is super helpful for me because I have a pretty beginner knowledge of music theory and often get caught up in trying to make a song make sense key-wise. More videos explaining the “big picture,” as you call it, would be incredible!!
Didn't understand nothing...but still liked the video. The power of good video editing??😁
Well, if you didn't understand nothing, that would mean that you understood something, but probably are not sure about what exactly.
What I learned from this video (in a nutshell) is that you can play anything as long as it sounds good.
@@Timberwolf69 That's basically the takeaway. Also that music theory describes, it doesn't dictate what you can do. Also if your "sounds good" playing is usually very basic, you can use music theory to spice things up, so it goes both ways.
I feel spoiled by Paul's lessons. After 25 years of guitar without understanding why stuffs are working, I'm starting to get a grap ... just starting. Thanks Paul.
I'm in the same situation. I'm still very weak in theory. Usually it's either too easy or not relevant to my progress when I find a new video... Anyways, whatever I do, I feel I have a lot of huge things missing and am making no progress.
The editing is superb answering everything
These videos are so creatively put together, I love it.
I've always seen music theory as a tool to help me to create music and write it down.
This guy has the ability to make simple things sound really complicated and yet make them extremely intriguing, thrilling and interesting even though you end up even more confused at the end of his videos.. it's genius
Yeah , 150 , 000 of those views was the same guy trying to get his head around it
So much light in less than 10 minutes...wow...thanks Paul
Amazing explanation. Thanks so much. I searched this topic on Google tons of time but couldn't find anything clear as this video. You always get my respect Paul. Cheers for your career and future.
In theory we should just be playing but reality finds us thinking of theory. Cheers Paul!!
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I didn’t see it that way.
Dont dead open inside
@@quailstudios I it that didn't way see, mean?
@@danguee1 Ha ha. :)
Paul, aside from your vids being ALWAYS very educational they are VERY beautiful!! I love the new studio!
Blew my mind. Thanks Paul.
I’ve got A Major headache trying to figure this out.
Afarro BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
G, I wonder if you'll B okay
I C what you did there
Paul, please make a new video on ear training. I feel like i'm never gonna pass the beginner level until i can determine chords by ear
you can very much pass the beginner level without that knowledge but i mean that would be a cool video
@@shadowx2750 maybe I'm just overreacting. Cause when i barely knew how to play at all, i used to see one of my friends just knowing what chords to play on the spot. Now that i see it again, it was just a bunch of 4 chords pop songs, but nonetheless, she was still doing better than me who is already trynna practice lead guitar
Not your ears bro - it's your brain. And there's nothing wrong with any of yours that time won't adapt to with sufficient practice.
Irrefutable Fact: Music only discriminates against lack of application; meaning your have to put the hours in, and many people are way more time-poor these days, than when i was learning 25 years ago. So round up the easiest acoustic songs you can find, load the mp3s onto whatever device you have to play them on, grab the guitar, rinse and repeat. There may be one chord or so in each song that messes with you, and that's good, because your brain is actively trying to solve it, while you complete the rest of the tune. If you are frustrated, that simply means you are knocking on the door, and just about to make some progress. You can always google/youtube the chords to most songs, but that is like cheating in an exam by reading the answers out of the back of the text book to pass. Try to learn by ear, as you originally said, as the sense of satisfaction is magnified if you nut-out a song without assistance from internet. Learn all your basic chords, minors and relevant 7ths; then Maj 7ths - that will get you started. And buy yourself a sturdy capo! Lead playing can wait until you have absorbed that knowledge; once you know each note in the chord played over the solo, from there they should present themselves. It's not magic - it's mathematics. 15-30 minutes per day and you are well on the way to catching up to your friend.
Concise and clear. Teaching experience shows man... think you made it the whole time without saying “leading tone” which I’ve found confuses many students. Appreciate it!!!
I do indeed love your videos Paul. The cutaways of you talking to yourself while watching your videos are quite clever and funny. I also relate to your teaching style. it has helped me improve my guitar playing, so Thank you!
Second Viewww Second Comment!!!!!!
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Paul knows how to exit the Matrix.
Your transitions are so clean. Great content dude
simply the best instructor ive ever seen ive learned so much ty Paul
Me reading the thumbnail: "What can I chord play?"
What chords can I play? Is what I saw.
What play can I chord?
Don't Dead Open Inside
@@quailstudios I see it too now, but when I saw it for the first time I read like that.
Definition of perfectionist:- a man who paints his radiator to match his pullover..... and re-covers his settee to match his shirt.
Some people just have a high sense of design and aesthetics… Which might lead to that same type of idea about Guitar. That’s why this guy is great
@@artanddesign8561 absolutely. even the 'casual' lighting is just perfect. - as is his ability to successfully teach us aspects of music theory otherwise just boring and incomprehensible.
Would LOVE more theory related videos. Been feeling so stuck on diatonic chords because I figured it was a "rule" but this helped sooo much in expanding my ideas!!
I feel like you just came up out the pyramid and handed over the Rosetta stone. This is a game changer. I have recorded a ton of great little nuggets and wrote it out and analyzed the hell out of it. Usually there's one puzzle piece that doesn't seem to quite fit. And that's entirely the point; to establish a pattern and then throw in a twist. That's what we notice. Fantastic videos. There are a ton of great teachers out there and you're work is WAY up toward top. Quirky, innovative, relevant, and fun. Puts a smile on my face every time.
Thanks man.
Woman yelling at cat meme:
Woman: what chords can I play
Cat: What can I chords play
cat: “I’m sure glad they invented nylon.” 😅👍🏻
"In E minor it must be B minor, not B major."
Japanese music: "Hold my sake, please."
Well cuz' Japanese musics use the third major a lot...
What a great video, Paul! I hadn't thought about the difference between scale and key before - interesting! Makes a lot of sense. And even though your talk of music theory goes (mostly) right over my head, I do love hearing you speak about it. I learn so much from you. Thanks for these lessons, man :)
Thanks Paul, this one is a really clarifying video. Thanks for your help and inspiration!