I wish I had had this 76 years ago when I had already been learning piano for 6 years and probably would have been able to follow your advice. Hopefully now is not too late!!!
Man I've felt so stuck at understanding how to connect chords and melodies for so many years... and now, with this video, you kinda unlocked my creativity, just a couple of days practicing and I feel a huuuuuuge improvement in understanding how to be more free. Thank you sooo much! This video is gold!
This is GREAT! Understanding Circle of 5ths is not as complicated as some teachers make it. You articulate it in simple terms and illustrations! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks!
I do something similar which trains all 3 triad inversions in all 12 keys. Moving by 4ths, I start with C in 1st inversion, then F in root, Bb in 2nd inversion, Eb in 1st and continue this pattern to the next C, then do the same in reverse (which is then by 5ths) back to the starting C. Then go around again with the same pattern but starting with C in root, and then again with C in 2nd inversion. Then I do the same for the 12 minor keys. The opposite hand does the same pattern but starts in root position or the other inversion than the other hand. Great lesson, by the way.
Thanks for this uniquely practical lesson, really great way to start exploring the circle of 5ths. But the true genius of this lesson is that it gets you practicing “Drop 2” chords at the same time! 🤩👏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥
Absolutely it sounds beautiful and very modern. I love the fact it covers every note of the chromatic scale but in a way that we hear no dissonance. All movement comes across as perfectly smooth and seamless. Great video. I'm looking forward to taking a look at your books.
Thanks! Yes it's a useful exercise this one - I've got a couple more videos in the pipeline that build on the concepts here. Glad you enjoyed the video!
You absolutely nailed this tutorial! Thank you! The most annoying factor in many piano tutorials are presenters over-explaining everything, naming keys we can clearly see in the video, and assuming we don’t know chord tones. It tends to slow down the momentum and distract from the technique being explored. I think you got the pace right and people that need more can use the playback tools to dive deeper.
@thekeyscoach You have found your niche. God has given you a clear talent both to play and teach. You were brilliant. I wouldn’t change a thing. Keep going! While I am not into rock/pop I’m looking forward to exploring your channel because I know I will learn much. God’s blessings on you. Cheers.
This is a truly great exercise. I've been working on triads around the circle for over a year, and this is showing me that I still have important things to learn. Thanks!
Bonjour coach, j’ai 59 ans et je me suis mis au piano il y a 4 ans. Je trouve tes vidéos riches et je peux dire qu’elles arrivent à un moment clé pour moi. Test enseignements sont simplifié et pédagogique. Tu as relancé mon moteur d’apprentissage. +++++++++ Saint-Pierre et Miquelon Hello coach, I'm 59 years old and I started playing the piano 4 years ago. I find your videos rich and I can say that they come at a key moment for me. Test lessons are simplified and pedagogical. You restarted my learning engine. +++++++++
Absolutely love this exercise! I'm starting to get into some jazz piano and have been really enjoying running my 2-5-1's though all keys as an exercise. But with that, you end up just walking your thirds/sevenths down and never actually getting the individual chords properly into your head. This is a great partner exercise to that to make sure you know all your chords in isolation. Thanks again Adam!
Hi Adam. Been away again and not been able to watch your excellent videos. Loved this one but then I love all of them lol. You just put things across simplistically but pedagogically and although you really are teaching early students, your way of teaching really does make a more advanced learner think about other ways of playing things but more than that, you are filling in so many gaps which as a classically-trained pianist, we just didn't get. I wish you had been my teacher as I have said a dozen times before but I really do mean it sincerely. Private lessons with you would certainly be a major benefit. You're students have been very lucky to have had you and your non-judgemental attitude and way of teaching must have really helped your students at Trinity to really come out of their shells and develop a fuller freedom on the keys. Ironically I was going to go to Trinity back in the 70's but life got in the way. However, I can tell you, it wasn't as progressive than as your teaching makes me think, the progression and evolution of teaching there has changed enormously. Although my music theory is ok and I did get my grade 5 theory years ago, I think it will be a lot more engaging than all the Royal College books I have had to use to pass my exams. I certainly will be getting them. Many thanks again Adam and it's good to be back. Good luck with Sales.
I love you sir! You’ve changed everything for me. I’ve been dealing with drop two voicings, inversions and the circle of fifths and you’ve given me all in one!😭❤️❤️❤️
I just heard about the Circle of 5ths but didn't know what to do with that information. I started lessons at 7 years old I'm now 72. My muscle memory still has me able to play Puff the Magic Dragon, Brothers Grimm ..... White Christmas. And 30 other songs I taught myself but don't feel accomplished and can't play any song without mistakes but I still love trying. I wod love to master these practice lessons. Note I had lessons 6 years as a child. And then started again at age 25
I just heard about the Circle of 5ths but didn't know what to do with that information. I started lessons at 7 years old I'm now 72. My muscle memory still has me able to play Puff the Magic Dragon, Brothers Grimm ..... White Christmas. And 30 other songs I taught myself but don't feel accomplished and can't play any song without mistakes but I still love trying. I wod love to master these practice lessons. Note I had lessons 6 years as a child. And then started again at age 25
I certainly loved the video. I never really understood the circle of fifths or entertained learning to play in the keys of Gb, B, A or E. You have encouraged my heart to at least engage in looking at those keys differently through the exercise you shared with us. Thank you for such a sensational lesson ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
another excellent lesson, thanks! I love the bit at the end where you show where these ideas can eventually lead, it makes it really motivating to get the basics down and start experimenting
Adam that is absolutely superb, and really special. You really do demystify so much piano music, and make it accessible for people to play. I just love it!!! Best wishes and thanks, Brian Bower!!!
Teach! This was such an outstanding video, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you. I’ve already picked it up thanks to your teaching and I know this will expand my vocabulary and thinking
A good teacher does more than show his great ability to master a skill he understands HOW to teach SLOW learners ( because such unconsciously brains search for details that answer why ) That's what you are
It’s not hard; jazz musos usually refer to as the circle of 4ths.lf rock players understand it , it’s usually the circle of 5ths. (Not being narky!!!) . I love other teachers ‘take on theory . ‘ Thank you for sharing your experience. 😃👊🏾❤️✨
Bought your books, but got the ebooks by mistake. Wanted the hard copies but didn't notice I was buying the ebooks. Silly mistake on my part. Your video lessons are FANTASTIC Adam, thanks.
I'm a senior and have tried many methods of learning the keyboard. Your method is in line with how I would like to play as I am not interested in classical music. Have you introduced your course "The Creative Piano Roadmap" and if so will this course apply to someone brand new to the piano?
Loved your tips and would like to make my own songs this year, so this really helps!!! I am a somewhat a beginner and really loved this! I didnt know this was called a smudge when playing the note briefly, before the chord pattern! Any other tips you have? Where can I find them! Thank you! HAPPY NEW YEARS TUNES!!! Very Respectfully, Cat
Neat video. Thanks. I’m familiar with the circle of fifths. I use the word “BEAD” to help memorize the notes around the circle. It’s opposite going clockwise, “DAEB”.
This is an absolut game changer I learned all the chords already but never practiced in a way like that. It's really like opening so many doors of possibilities. Really looking forward to see more videos like that, Its absolutely amazing. Can you tell me how to practice also so minor chords eventually in a way to practice all the chords of a key, throught the circle ?
thanks pianist, am struggle with playing melody-harmony and chords, can this help and how. anything you say I hope can help, am begginer level self taught.
🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS ADAM ON YOUR NEW BOOKS! ✅Will be getting a copy and i Wish SUCCESS on your New MUSIC THEORY Books. I have the MUSIC THEORY bug😂…….and Want to learn as much as possible!🎹. Appreciate ALL your Work!🎉🥰🥰🥰
Love it all - the open positions, the inversions and the crushed notes.
Smart musical thinking.
Appreciated!
I wish I had had this 76 years ago when I had already been learning piano for 6 years and probably would have been able to follow your advice. Hopefully now is not too late!!!
😂😂😂 76yrs f u get this 🎉🎉🎉 🎉🎉🎉 right now 😂😂
Never too late. Keep going !
@@kathysmith6149 Music is a life learning endeavor! That's what makes it so fulfilling!
I'm only twelve years behind you. Hopefully not too late for any of us.
As vrea sa cumpăr stiile
This is a fantastic lesson! Within 15 minutes I started getting so much more clarity on the Piano
Great to hear! Glad you enjoyed it! Just been checking out your channel too - awesome!!
@ thank you 🙏
Man I've felt so stuck at understanding how to connect chords and melodies for so many years... and now, with this video, you kinda unlocked my creativity, just a couple of days practicing and I feel a huuuuuuge improvement in understanding how to be more free. Thank you sooo much! This video is gold!
That’s awesome! I’m so pleased!
This is GREAT! Understanding Circle of 5ths is not as complicated as some teachers make it. You articulate it in simple terms and illustrations! Thanks for sharing your tips and tricks!
Thank you this was great -
only made it halfway through the video before I leapt onto my piano and forgot the universe for the next 40 minutes
😂 awesome!
I do something similar which trains all 3 triad inversions in all 12 keys. Moving by 4ths, I start with C in 1st inversion, then F in root, Bb in 2nd inversion, Eb in 1st and continue this pattern to the next C, then do the same in reverse (which is then by 5ths) back to the starting C. Then go around again with the same pattern but starting with C in root, and then again with C in 2nd inversion. Then I do the same for the 12 minor keys. The opposite hand does the same pattern but starts in root position or the other inversion than the other hand. Great lesson, by the way.
Please do you have a note for this? I would love to learn this. Very beautiful.
This would be a great video!!
Thanks for this uniquely practical lesson, really great way to start exploring the circle of 5ths. But the true genius of this lesson is that it gets you practicing “Drop 2” chords at the same time! 🤩👏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥
Absolutely it sounds beautiful and very modern. I love the fact it covers every note of the chromatic scale but in a way that we hear no dissonance. All movement comes across as perfectly smooth and seamless. Great video. I'm looking forward to taking a look at your books.
Thanks! Yes it's a useful exercise this one - I've got a couple more videos in the pipeline that build on the concepts here. Glad you enjoyed the video!
You absolutely nailed this tutorial! Thank you! The most annoying factor in many piano tutorials are presenters over-explaining everything, naming keys we can clearly see in the video, and assuming we don’t know chord tones. It tends to slow down the momentum and distract from the technique being explored. I think you got the pace right and people that need more can use the playback tools to dive deeper.
Thanks so much Darren!
Mr Adams sir where were teachers like you 40 years ago❤
he was teaching elton john!
Excellent use of the circle with the dial that moved to each chord as it was played, very useful in tracking what you were playing!!!
@thekeyscoach You have found your niche. God has given you a clear talent both to play and teach. You were brilliant. I wouldn’t change a thing. Keep going! While I am not into rock/pop I’m looking forward to exploring your channel because I know I will learn much. God’s blessings on you. Cheers.
Just retired from 40 years in IT, and looking forward to progressing with the piano. Will definitely pick up your book! Thank you for these videos.
This is your science-fiction twin from one year in the future. Prediction: You're going to have fun!
@@dannuttle9005 👍🏻 best to you!
Happy to hear that. I'm 68yo IT too and just learning piano. I found the theory is simple to understand but my finger is all over.
@@philjagdon6774 👌🏻best to you!
@@philjagdon6774 go for accuracy first speed comes with time. Slow and methodical is the answer.
This exercise exactly what I've been looking for; superbly communicated t9oo. Totally scratching an itch!
Thanks! Glad you found it useful!
This is awesome! I wish I’d had you as a teacher so long ago. It would have opened up worlds. Thank you!
This is a truly great exercise. I've been working on triads around the circle for over a year, and this is showing me that I still have important things to learn. Thanks!
Bonjour coach, j’ai 59 ans et je me suis mis au piano il y a 4 ans. Je trouve tes vidéos riches et je peux dire qu’elles arrivent à un moment clé pour moi. Test enseignements sont simplifié et pédagogique.
Tu as relancé mon moteur d’apprentissage. +++++++++
Saint-Pierre et Miquelon
Hello coach, I'm 59 years old and I started playing the piano 4 years ago. I find your videos rich and I can say that they come at a key moment for me. Test lessons are simplified and pedagogical.
You restarted my learning engine. +++++++++
Absolutely love this exercise!
I'm starting to get into some jazz piano and have been really enjoying running my 2-5-1's though all keys as an exercise. But with that, you end up just walking your thirds/sevenths down and never actually getting the individual chords properly into your head. This is a great partner exercise to that to make sure you know all your chords in isolation.
Thanks again Adam!
Thanks Mick!
This is great! I can finally practice chords and make music at the same time. Can you do a voided on how to play voicings like you played 😊
I often struggle to decide what to practice, and this exercise is brilliant, thank you!
Thanks Carol!
I used to have a
circle if 5ths watch@@thekeyscoach
Hi Adam. Been away again and not been able to watch your excellent videos. Loved this one but then I love all of them lol. You just put things across simplistically but pedagogically and although you really are teaching early students, your way of teaching really does make a more advanced learner think about other ways of playing things but more than that, you are filling in so many gaps which as a classically-trained pianist, we just didn't get. I wish you had been my teacher as I have said a dozen times before but I really do mean it sincerely. Private lessons with you would certainly be a major benefit. You're students have been very lucky to have had you and your non-judgemental attitude and way of teaching must have really helped your students at Trinity to really come out of their shells and develop a fuller freedom on the keys. Ironically I was going to go to Trinity back in the 70's but life got in the way. However, I can tell you, it wasn't as progressive than as your teaching makes me think, the progression and evolution of teaching there has changed enormously. Although my music theory is ok and I did get my grade 5 theory years ago, I think it will be a lot more engaging than all the Royal College books I have had to use to pass my exams. I certainly will be getting them. Many thanks again Adam and it's good to be back. Good luck with Sales.
The circle of 5ths is always on my piano stand for scales, arpeggios and chord progressions 😊
I love you sir!
You’ve changed everything for me.
I’ve been dealing with drop two voicings, inversions and the circle of fifths and you’ve given me all in one!😭❤️❤️❤️
Awesome! Thanks!
This is so awesome!, I don't know where it will take me as I continue to learn and apply to gospel music. Thank you.
Is like a gym for the body, but only for the fingers and the brain on the piano. Greetings, BOBBY BEAT
I'm not sure I know enough yet to do this, but this gives me something to reach toward.
I just heard about the Circle of 5ths but didn't know what to do with that information. I started lessons at 7 years old I'm now 72. My muscle memory still has me able to play Puff the Magic Dragon, Brothers Grimm ..... White Christmas. And 30 other songs I taught myself but don't feel accomplished and can't play any song without mistakes but I still love trying. I wod love to master these practice lessons. Note I had lessons 6 years as a child. And then started again at age 25
I just heard about the Circle of 5ths but didn't know what to do with that information. I started lessons at 7 years old I'm now 72. My muscle memory still has me able to play Puff the Magic Dragon, Brothers Grimm ..... White Christmas. And 30 other songs I taught myself but don't feel accomplished and can't play any song without mistakes but I still love trying. I wod love to master these practice lessons. Note I had lessons 6 years as a child. And then started again at age 25
I certainly loved the video. I never really understood the circle of fifths or entertained learning to play in the keys of Gb, B, A or E. You have encouraged my heart to at least engage in looking at those keys differently through the exercise you shared with us. Thank you for such a sensational lesson ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
So glad it was helpful!
This lesson is definitely worth a donation. Just did so.
My ears like this very much!💞 I'm looking forward to dancing this patterns with my fingers 🎹🙌💃
Thank you! Been looking for a good circle of 5ths exercise and this is perfect for what I want to work on.
another excellent lesson, thanks! I love the bit at the end where you show where these ideas can eventually lead, it makes it really motivating to get the basics down and start experimenting
Thanks, this will be a great additional tool. I'm already going around the Circle of Fourths with the Rule of the Octave, and it's getting easier.
Thanks!!! Youve made memorizing the circle so easy. GREAT JOB!!!
Great tutorial. Learned more from it 2 days of studying than a lot of nonsense playing
You are a great teacher! I must say, I just like how you explain in details.
Thanks!!
Super lesson! 🩷
Adam that is absolutely superb, and really special. You really do demystify so much piano music, and make it accessible for people to play. I just love it!!! Best wishes and thanks, Brian Bower!!!
Thanks Brian!
Thank you! First time I ever played circle of 5ths backwards! Love love it!
You are so welcome!
Thanks! This amazing.
Many thanks 🙏
Teach! This was such an outstanding video, I cannot thank you enough. Thank you. I’ve already picked it up thanks to your teaching and I know this will expand my vocabulary and thinking
Great exercise. I've been doing a different circle of 5ths (4ths!) exercise, but this is going to be my new one. Thank you...
You have just unlocked so much of Bruce Hornsby’s catalog - I love this so much
Thank you coach. Making things simple and fun. It helps a lot like me as a beginner 🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Thanks for an inspiring lesson. There's so much to learn from the circle of 5ths.
Doing the same with 4ths is very good too.
Totally!
A good teacher does more than show his great ability to master a skill he understands HOW to teach SLOW learners ( because such unconsciously brains search for details that answer why ) That's what you are
It’s not hard; jazz musos usually refer to as the circle of 4ths.lf rock players understand it , it’s usually the circle of 5ths. (Not being narky!!!) . I love other teachers ‘take on theory . ‘ Thank you for sharing your experience. 😃👊🏾❤️✨
Absolutely beautiful and soothing chords. Thank you!
Thanks for the beautiful and creative circle of 5ths warmup. I will share it with my students.
Thanks Michael!
Great video! Time to revise my chords, especially those starting on black keys😉. Thank you very much!
Thanks!
Thanks!!
This is golden. Thank you Sir.
This is so useful - definite brain gym!
So glad to hear that Christine!
You're so kind!!
This is great - an a lot of work in the next Months
Brilliant! Simple, elegant, musical exercise.
Thank you!!
Bought your books, but got the ebooks by mistake. Wanted the hard copies but didn't notice I was buying the ebooks. Silly mistake on my part. Your video lessons are FANTASTIC Adam, thanks.
Glad you enjoyed the video! Let me know how you get on with the books! Thanks Ivan!
Simply Beautifully Inspiring
Thank you for this exercise.. really going to help on all keys and drop 2.. uuhhmm!
Thanks
Brilliant video man, clear and concise. Cheers.
Thanks Keith!
Great exercise. I often use it to practice my "Mu" voicings😊 up and down the keyboard.
I love the way you teach Sir.. may you be successful in your endeavor.. how i wish to have also a good keyboard someday..
You are an awesome teacher, I'm learning a lot and I love your accent. Greetings from Brazil.
Thanks! I went to Brazil this year - loved it! Thanks for the support!
God bless you bro
"smudge". love... grace note...
I'm a senior and have tried many methods of learning the keyboard. Your method is in line with how I would like to play as I am not interested in classical music. Have you introduced your course "The Creative Piano Roadmap" and if so will this course apply to someone brand new to the piano?
Hi Wayne - thanks for your message. The course should be out soon, keep an eye on your emails. Thanks for the support!
Wow!!!! I just learned slow option!!!!! Thx
Interesting exercise and sounds good too 🎶🙌🏼
just very short,sweet & to the point
Thanks!
Got you
Thank you, I am excited to try this!
Loved your tips and would like to make my own songs this year, so this really helps!!! I am a somewhat a beginner and really loved this! I didnt know this was called a smudge when playing the note briefly, before the chord pattern!
Any other tips you have? Where can I find them! Thank you! HAPPY NEW YEARS TUNES!!!
Very Respectfully, Cat
Thanks Cat! There are some playlists on the channel now so maybe start with those. Let me know how you get on!
Great video, subscribed!
Thanks a lot!
Beautiful! : )
Thanks Marc! Glad you enjoyed!
Neat video. Thanks. I’m familiar with the circle of fifths. I use the word “BEAD” to help memorize the notes around the circle. It’s opposite going clockwise, “DAEB”.
Thank you.Vrey good pratice skills for circle of 5 th
Awesome. Thank U. Will try this
Can't wait for your book
You are absolutely amazing
What a great lesson and awesome warm up.... Very useful
Thanks! 😃
Thank you so much!
Love your methods❤
Wish you and yours a merry Christmas, and many blessings for this beautiful season.
Thank you! You too!
Very good video! Thank you for this
Glad you enjoyed!
You are amazing wow🎉
O, thank you!! Just what I needed! I felt stuck in learning chords and inversions. This is such a fun way to practise!! 😊
Very useful and practical lesson. Thanks a million master!
You are very welcome!
Another great video Adam, thank you 😊
Thank you
Good Idea. Thank you.
Hi Adam. I really enjoy your teaching method and your videos. Just preordered your book on Amazon. Looking forward to reading it when it is launched.
Awesome! Thank you!
Awesome thanks 👍
Thanks for the lesson and pdf backing track etc Adam
My pleasure!
This session was absolutly Fantastic ...
- easy to understand
- comprehensive
Thank-you so very, very. Much ,,,
ready to get started
Thanks! Lots more videos on the channel to check out!
This is an absolut game changer I learned all the chords already but never practiced in a way like that. It's really like opening so many doors of possibilities.
Really looking forward to see more videos like that, Its absolutely amazing.
Can you tell me how to practice also so minor chords eventually in a way to practice all the chords of a key, throught the circle ?
Thanks! Am planning a video on just that 👍
thanks pianist, am struggle with playing melody-harmony and chords, can this help and how.
anything you say I hope can help, am begginer level self taught.
Nice one. Thank you. Very useful.
Glad it was helpful Laura!
Great exercise, thank you
You're welcome!
Thank you Adam. Received download. It's very cool.i think this exercise would be good as an arpeggio as well....Cheers.
🎉🎉🎉CONGRATULATIONS ADAM ON YOUR NEW BOOKS! ✅Will be getting a copy and i Wish SUCCESS on your New MUSIC THEORY Books. I have the MUSIC THEORY bug😂…….and Want to learn as much as possible!🎹. Appreciate ALL your Work!🎉🥰🥰🥰