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!!!
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!
@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.
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.
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!!!
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 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!
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!
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.
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!
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!😭❤️❤️❤️
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
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
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. +++++++++
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 ! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Wow, fantastic exercise. First time visiting your channel. I will come back and check out more of your videos but right now I need to run to the piano now and try this out. Thank you!!
1000 thanks Adam, sharing is essential in music and you're very happy to offer your knowledge to help us progress. Wouhhhaaaw! stick us often as you know how to do in front of our keyboard to experiment your tips. 🙏
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 ?
You are the best teacher on UA-cam I’ve tried several other teachers but the breakdowns you do really have helped and I will definitely be picking up your books!
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”.
May i suggest something? Circle of fifth or fourth, is really important. No matter, if you want to write a song or improvise or any other reason. If you could learn a new song while practicing circle of fifth/fourth, it would be great… The jazz standard All The Things You Are, is an example of the kind of song that coule help. Exactly the same for the song Automn Leaves, who could be a good example if i want to play succession of ii-V-i.
🎉🎉🎉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!🎉🥰🥰🥰
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. 😃👊🏾❤️✨
Mr Adams sir where were teachers like you 40 years ago❤
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 !
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!
@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 awesome! I wish I’d had you as a teacher so long ago. It would have opened up worlds. Thank you!
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!
You have just unlocked so much of Bruce Hornsby’s catalog - I love this so much
My ears like this very much!💞 I'm looking forward to dancing this patterns with my fingers 🎹🙌💃
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!
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.
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.
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! 🤩👏🏾🙏🏾🔥🔥
This is great - an a lot of work in the next Months
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!
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!!!
Interesting exercise and sounds good too 🎶🙌🏼
Thank you for this exercise.. really going to help on all keys and drop 2.. uuhhmm!
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!
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!
just very short,sweet & to the point
Thanks!
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.
Thanks!!! Youve made memorizing the circle so easy. GREAT JOB!!!
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
You're so kind!!
Brilliant video man, clear and concise. Cheers.
Thanks Keith!
Very useful and practical lesson. Thanks a million master!
You are very welcome!
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!
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!
Absolutely beautiful and soothing chords. Thank you!
Thank you! First time I ever played circle of 5ths backwards! Love love it!
You are so welcome!
The circle of 5ths is always on my piano stand for scales, arpeggios and chord progressions 😊
Thanks for the beautiful and creative circle of 5ths warmup. I will share it with my students.
Thanks Michael!
Good Idea. Thank you.
Thank you! Been looking for a good circle of 5ths exercise and this is perfect for what I want to work on.
Doing the same with 4ths is very good too.
Totally!
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
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.
Thanks a lot!
I enjoyed this
I'm not sure I know enough yet to do this, but this gives me something to reach toward.
Can't wait for your book
This is amazing
Nice one. Thank you. Very useful.
Glad it was helpful Laura!
God bless you bro
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
What a great lesson and awesome warm up.... Very useful
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. +++++++++
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!
Awesome help! Thank you ❤
You're so welcome!
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.
You are absolutely amazing
this is very good
Thanks for the lesson and pdf backing track etc Adam
My pleasure!
Thank you so much!
Great exercise. I've been doing a different circle of 5ths (4ths!) exercise, but this is going to be my new one. Thank you...
Awesome. Thank U. Will try this
Great exercise, thank you
You're welcome!
Super lesson! 🩷
Great video! Time to revise my chords, especially those starting on black keys😉. Thank you very much!
Thanks for sharing. 🎉 Greetings from Chile.
Thanks for watching!
Lovely exercise! I enjoyed the voicings and your clear explanations. Subbed.
Thanks Mark! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Love your methods❤
Nice creativity
Wow, fantastic exercise. First time visiting your channel. I will come back and check out more of your videos but right now I need to run to the piano now and try this out. Thank you!!
Awesome! Thank you!
thank you!
You're welcome!
This is explained so very well. Thanks heaps mate.
Very welcome!
Thanks
Thanks!
Thanks!!
1000 thanks Adam, sharing is essential in music and you're very happy to offer your knowledge to help us progress. Wouhhhaaaw! stick us often as you know how to do in front of our keyboard to experiment your tips. 🙏
Ah thanks! More to come!
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 👍
Great exercise. I often use it to practice my "Mu" voicings😊 up and down the keyboard.
You are the best teacher on UA-cam I’ve tried several other teachers but the breakdowns you do really have helped and I will definitely be picking up your books!
Thanks!
Amazing!. thanks coach now I understand the cycle of fiths and fourths🙏
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you
Another great video Adam, thank you 😊
Thanks! This amazing.
Many thanks 🙏
I love the way you teach Sir.. may you be successful in your endeavor.. how i wish to have also a good keyboard someday..
Thank you Adam. Received download. It's very cool.i think this exercise would be good as an arpeggio as well....Cheers.
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”.
Great video, subscribed!
"smudge". love... grace note...
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!
Another GREAT video Adam thank you
I love this bro
Looks a great exercise, Thankyou. I will get your book as I am neglecting the theory side.
Awesome thanks 👍
great video would love to hear you play this and post
Really interesting way of using the circle of 5ths. Thank you! I am going to order your books.
Thanks Amanda - do let me know how you get on with them!
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!
Is like a gym for the body, but only for the fingers and the brain on the piano. Greetings, BOBBY BEAT
🎉 Your videos are excellent pls put vedio to identify all common rhythms while hearing a song 🎉
Excellent exercise. The “intro” you did at the end sounded VERY much like Bruce Hornsby’s intros to a number of his songs.
Love Bruce Hornsby! Glad you enjoyed the vid!
May i suggest something?
Circle of fifth or fourth, is really important. No matter, if you want to write a song or improvise or any other reason.
If you could learn a new song while practicing circle of fifth/fourth, it would be great…
The jazz standard All The Things You Are, is an example of the kind of song that coule help.
Exactly the same for the song Automn Leaves, who could be a good example if i want to play succession of ii-V-i.
🎉🎉🎉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!🎉🥰🥰🥰
Amazing! exactly what I was lookiong for! It was hard for me to know how I can put the circle of fifths into some reasonable exercise
You're very welcome!
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. 😃👊🏾❤️✨
1K likes. Congrats 🎉
The voicings you chose have that drop 2 sounds
fuckitifuck : IT JUST CLICKED in my brain! 9:30 of the video ! THANKS !