How to Play Sick R&B Chords

[@sjtg]

0:55 "With the chords..." *MIND BLOWS*

[@Wiseash2000]

Scrolls down to comments... first comment read blows mind again.

[@brandonboschofficial]

Dude, you're explaining all the things that all other teachers don't. For people whose chord theory isn't advanced, your lessons are the perfect bridging tool. Thank you so much!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

So glad to hear that, Brandon! Thanks so much.

[@edennard1]

Dude's theory is hella tight . 🎹

[@sethdavid7476]

Word, especially considering the bullshit clickbait title.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Erik.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Got you to click

[@sethdavid7476]

***** sometimes I get curious. What are "Sick R&B Chords", anyway? Had no idea it was such a specific definition.

[@TotallyGoodatGames]

"Sick" here is used as an adjective to describe the greatness of its subject.

[@deldia]

Fucking hell, he wasn't joking when he said they were cool chords. Great video. More. More in this style please.

[@RaynFemaleProducer]

Yes PLEASE!!

[@albertwang2626]

Can't agree more！

[@elchupacabra33]

Best KZbin Channel in my opinion

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks so much!!!

[@Afiplaysmusic]

Thanks for demystifying R&B.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thank you, Afi!

[@wesgrattler3925]

just spent 4 hours in logic writing a song after watching this video. thanks for the inspiration!

[@yoma_ma69]

This is sick!!! As a sax player trying to play piano, your really motivating bro. I'm really feeling these types of neo soul/ gospel videos. Keep em coming!!!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Will do, thanks for watching!

[@SufferDYT]

Man, I envy piano players. It's so much easier to visualize intervals and to examine chord structure on a keyboard than it is on a guitar.

[@warmregards4439]

i actually disagree haha, keep practicing and memorizing the intervals on guitar and it will come

[@SufferDYT]

Dmitri Valdez How is it easier to see intervals across strings vs on a keyboard that just has every note displayed chromatically? Other than the advantage that guitar has with intervals all being the same pattern regardless of key, anyway.

[@warmregards4439]

i slowly memorized them over time, i'm not saying it's perfect, but i prefer it over that of a piano

[@ARCoventry]

Well on a guitar once you learn the shape of something it's the same everywhere up and down the neck but on a piano every, scale for example, looks different

[@SufferDYT]

ARCoventry It only looks different until you understand how the keyboard works.

[@rossrowley]

Hey Jeff, I want to say thank you, for challenging me to be better as a composer and player. Rudiments and theory of jazz are something I'm still getting my head around coming from a classical background, but I''m getting there. I don't know if you're doing this for followers, sideline cash or for fun or just to put the information out there, but whatever your reasons, thank you.

[@danielap295]

Great video, this is helping me understand gospel more. A lot of youtubers explain it in a much less theoretical way, but I really needed an approach like yours to get a basic understanding of the changes people use in this style. Thanks a bunch!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Daniel! Glad it's of help.

[@chetheflin7447]

Really appreciate your clear and simple teaching. I attended the University of North Texas, Jazz Studies major, taught public school band and orchestra for 31 years - so I know jazz theory and good teaching when I see it. Well done!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Chet!

[@vohehuli]

I've bin looking for something like this for years. Usually other channels tells you it note by note and it takes forever to go through the entire video. Other times they tell you the chords without giving you their function or how it can be applied so I'm stuck doing it in 1 or 2 songs. This is what I've bin looking for. Instant sub! Thank you so much!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Awesome. Thanks!!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Awesome. Thanks!!

[@aimjainaisang]

I didn’t skip any ads every time I watched to pay gratitude to this clip. Thank you for sharing this simple but strong clip.

[@TantuBeats]

Great explanation!

[@donnybaker4408]

Jeff I just discovered you in my feed yesterday... I've only watched about 40 minutes of your videos so far.. Your long form content and deep explanations have expanded my understanding of theory more than anything I've worked with since I started hobbying with guitar and piano about 5 years ago. Thank you so much for being in the world and doing what you do here as a youtuber. I wish you all the best and I can tell already that Iwill be long-term grateful subscriber and a regular viewer.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks Donny :)

[@GabeSanchez]

I think I hit subscribe once you started doing the octaves of the melody. So smooth.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

haha thanks, Gabe!

[@madinagaijinboy]

As a beginner, your video on how to make any chord progression with secondary dominants made me fully understand and appreciate this lesson. My aha moment was when i realized all your altered chords in this video are secondary dominants. Thanks man. Forever grateful!

[@neilreyes3038]

I have been learning a lot from your videos. Thank you very much. I've been applying those lessons in my practice sessions in keyboard and also in trombone!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Awesome!! Glad you're enjoying the videos, Neil!

[@BruïnGebakken]

Jeff, you captured it all for me with your statement: "Ooooh, this is a good one guys, this is a real good one". I'm an accordionist (self-taught) and will incorporate this into my style. Thanks a mil!

[@cameronfreeman6280]

Loosely reminds me of Métropole by Anomalie, I’d love to hear a break down of one of his peices.

[@jakejacobs126]

Being a Gospel musician for most of my life, I must say, youve hit the nail right on the head. Top notch work.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks much!

[@sophialees8995]

Pianodownloads ap

[@chloemartineau78]

wow the low c sung at 10:10 oO

[@sethroy4318]

I was hoping I wasn't the only one who recognized the glory. And he sang it so casually too, like, 'just a casual low C, don't mind me.'

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

hahaha thanks

[@michaeldoster4847]

Very cool beans! Played by ear all my life, chords & progressions a weak point, so thank you very much! From your technique, you're definitely a jazz player! Thanks again!

[@Arysticbeats]

I used to think of learning neo-soul as something I'm pressured to learn, which made me confused every time I learn it. But now I see that it's just listening and knowing chords. I used to be impatient to learn properly, but I'm okay with the slow pace. It's suppose to be like that.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Indeed! Take your time and learn it right!

[@KonnerScottMusic]

I can't believe it took me this long to find your channel! I've been looking for something like this for years!

[@MaxDeVincenzo]

The chords came in and I was like UUUNNNNGHHHHH

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

hahah I am familiar with that noise

[@ueaj123]

Man i've watched your videos before but this time sitting at the keyboard with a pen and a pad. This is a wealth of information. Thank you for taking the time to make these vids.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

I wanna see those notes! :) glad this was helpful

[@DocKaosBeats]

More tutorials like these I need some good R&B chords for when I make my beats

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

for real! Will do.

[@geoffstockton]

Absolutely beautiful. And really well-conveyed.

[@FlyingHat]

ima get me so much puh from dis.

[@NigelMadzorera]

FlyingHat real shit

[@morfarviksturmm2652]

ima dummy u dat git it from dis yo sux

[@_sonicfive]

It's a world of a difference when you finally understand the theory. And not just the "cool" chords

[@marike1100]

Progression is a bit like Blue in Green by Bill Evans (or Christmas Time Is Here from Charlie Brown). It's the A7 alt to D Minor, it's so pretty. Nice job.

[@marike1100]

***** Yeah, instead of F / A7 alt Dmin7 etc, it's Bb maj7 #11/ A7 alt / Dmin 7 etc, both progression really nice and easy to get good voice leading. Good stuff.

[@baptistecharpentier3635]

or giant steps ;)

[@marike1100]

Irshad Husain Blue in Green was recorded by Miles Davis, and I think credited to him for purposes of publishing, but it was actually composed by Bill Evans, the pianist who was part of the classic recording called "Kind of Blue" on which the song first appeared.

[@marike1100]

Irshad Husain Amazingly good album, a classic. Every song was magic.

[@jamieingram9045]

Jeff...... Kudos to you... I was scanning youtube looking for inspiration to learn this style on the keys.. You nailed it, the harmony in this lesson is so lush. Learnt more from this lesson than from my music theory tutor at uni. Will watch this all week and see what I can get to stick... Thanks for a great lesson.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Jamie! Glad this was helpful.

[@jamessingleton4856]

Absolutely great and masterfully explained as always!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thank you so much, James!

[@ApolloJetsonKND]

i like the house vibes! definitely can relate to the setup style! nothing like the underground music scene! it's a lot of great content on YT that not everybody might know about

[@hahabass]

B E A uuuuuutiful! I'm trying to learn some keyboard basics. This is great. Thank you.

[@sushigimme]

It's good. It's gooooooood!

[@emieldegraaf]

BASIC!?!?!??!

[@hahabass]

Yeah, I know it's a smidge more than basics. It's also about a better understanding of harmony for my 'basic'-ish bass playing.

[@JackSquare]

Your videos are fantastic! I love the fact that you're not only breaking down what is happening, but also why it works. Too many tutorials (and teachers) focus on a "paint-by-numbers" methodology that doesn't communicate the core concepts. Going to be watching, sharing, and integrating a lot of this into my music! Thanks a bunch!

[@locutz]

added to play list i need to study this ,thanks alot dude

[@nathanielwilliford2589]

I got some heavy Giant Steps vibes in the beginning there haha. Your videos are truly amazing and they never fail to teach me something. Awesome stuff bro

[@flyingfishbone2724]

fucking jeff schneider! lol... I haven't seen you since we were 19... and I randomly came across this video. SICK chords man ha :-)

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Adam Edwards hey man!!!! Hope you're doing well! Hit me up if you're ever in NYC. [e-mail]

[@flyingfishbone2724]

Jeff Schneider yea man! If you're ever in Long Beach or LA let me know. I've seen Andrew McGovern pass through a few times.

[@Name-ex1yh]

this makes me so happy !

[@kevinlara424]

man... this is awesome.. I'm a guitarrist and I'm learning some theory.. this is pure gold man.. God bless you. Love from Perú

[@vinylbeatz]

Lovely chords! Very D'Angelo inspired.

[@KendrickCreates]

Joe Macc definitely. I was hearing Bryan McKnight myself

[@fridoomkoridama3131]

yup,, me too

[@bean4423]

I thought exactly that! Reminded me a lot of One Mo Gin and The Root

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

I'm a big D'Angelo fan.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

I'm a big Brian McKnight fan, too!

[@nicogibsondesign]

I don't know how I haven't found this channel before, but it is amazing!!!!! You got a new fan!

[@williamhu6548]

Hi Jeff，I‘m a Chinese，and I like your videos very much！But maybe my English isn't good enough，something you speak so fast and I can't get it.So I think it'll be better if you add a English subtitle below the video ,so I can pause the video when i get confused. Hope you'll check out my advice, thank you .

[@mattmtong]

The auto-generated closed captions actually get most of his words quite accurately! You can enable those by clicking on the CC icon in the player menu bar.

[@williamhu6548]

Oh！That’s so easy，thank you very much！！

[@marcell7406]

u deserve a grammy lmaoooo

[@morfarviksturmm2652]

@@williamhu6548 Like how do u not know dat? I mean seriously?

[@kereamohau]

Brother, you are a fantastic teacher. Thank you for your contribution to all of our musical education. Practice time

[@JermaineWilsonOfficial]

Just found your channel, Great video.. Subbed

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Jermaine! Glad you're here.

[@hahabass]

Me too.

[@marcovasco8544]

woooow!!!!! Finally someone who plays really amazing chord progressions and can explain them clearly!!! You rock man! THANK YOU!😃

[@MatkatMusic]

that B chord is a Neopolitan(aka b2) for the key of Bb (your temporary tonal center). if you played B9#11, then it would be a tritone substitution. But, it's not dominant.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks for the comment. The Neapolitan chord is traditionally played in first inversion and resolves to the dominant - this C#/B does neither. In fact, the C#/B is an implied B13#11 chord which is indeed a tritone substitution of F7, the V7/IV. Hope that helps explains what I was going for!

[@alfonsomarra339]

Matkat Music In my opinion that B chord is not a neapolitan one. Beacause in Bb neapolitan minor scale the 7th Grade is A and not A flat(that is the 13th of B). Sorry for my bad English hahaha

[@BigDaddyCool247]

Shut up nerd

[@nupfe]

Whatever this B Chord realy is ... what I can figure out is, that it is a lydian sound. The F on top gives the lydian coulor.

[@sonder_wonder]

Just "B13#11". Bmajor13#11 would imply a major 7th instead of a dominant 7th

[@tiffanyonwudinanti]

Yoooo keep it coming with these smooooooooooth rnb/jazzy tutorials. Can't wait to apply

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

there will be more! Thanks, Tiffany!

[@tg1project62]

Hand placement would help

[@tomt8691]

Jeff,you're the boss bro! Your lessons are just phenomenal!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Tom!!!!

[@giovannilacala8003]

A it just me or does the first 4 chords sound like Giant Steps?

[@fromthistexasbreath]

ha, i hear it too

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Kind sorta maybe!

[@KevinG718]

Giovanni Lacala yup, I tested it on my piano when I heard it

[@davisodonnell3469]

Ya like a reharm of giant steps haha. It’s cause the melody moves down in the pattern of a major 7th chord from the 7 down to 1 in the same way as giants steps

[@anjobanjo1221]

Love your channel. You've reignited my interest theory, and it's been making them synapses fire like whoa. Subscribed last week! Thanks man - you are a fantastic teacher:)

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

thanks so much!! Really appreciate it.

[@kuzoyaro3912]

bruh that shit had me nuttttt

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

hahaha thanks jake

[@marklindsey4668]

What your video does better than most videos ive looked at tonite, is that you played a tune for us.Imagine a ten minute video with no melody to keep the student attracted. The Miles chords were extra

[@camjo6397]

How do you know what key a chord or overall progression is in? Seems like sometimes it’s the bottom note or first chord but not always?

[@abuventertainment2856]

Whatever feels like home brotha

[@abuventertainment2856]

I wouldn't say go off the bass note because the root chord could be inverted or something. Just look at the notes that the chords are made up of and attribute them to a scale. The ones that sound more consonant are likely diatonic to the key and the ones with outside tensions are from outside the key. Usually borrowed from parallel modes or secondary dominants

[@jonc8561]

Hands down one of your best lessons. Bravo.

[@markjaylandes]

You playing your Nord? I have an Electro5 and your tones sound quite familiar.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Nope, this is just a rhodes patch on my computer. Nords rock though!

[@markjaylandes]

Thanks Jeff. North Rock.Their sounds are awesome. The only thing is in the mix with my band the acoustic piano doesn't sit well. Any suggestions?

[@markjaylandes]

Also great chord progression. Im going to play this at church today for talk music.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Hard to say, Mark! Feel free to send me a recording, and I can give you my two cents. [e-mail]

[@keathmueller3252]

rhodes tones. xD

[@clifking]

Among the best rnb lessons on the planet

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thank you!!!

For a moment there I thought it sounded like giant steps hahah

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

a bit!

haha love your ideas man! also love your personality!

[@mrroc72]

Music Theory is the ultimate because once it's mastered there is No Stopping You. Although I am lost with this it sounds very good. Best way for me to learn would to be sitting in front with my keyboard watching this video trying to replay what's he's already playing while taking notes.

[@paulmorris1834]

Have you listen to lido if you can help with play style as well as wave racer

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Haven't listened to lido. Will have to check it out!

[@paulmorris1834]

these are some songs I suggest soundcloud.com/brasstracks/lido-x-brasstracks-fourfiveseconds

[@paulmorris1834]

soundcloud.com/foolsgoldrecs/hoodboi-palm-reader

[@paulmorris1834]

soundcloud.com/cashmerecat/forevercashmere

[@paulmorris1834]

***** those are some of the songs.

[@ronaldphilpott712]

Love the R&B chords add the tune you're working on. The bass feel at the end reminds me of Joe Zawinul when he was working with Cannonball Adderley

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Totally

[@younespunk]

sounds a lot like the scarbee Mk1 preset

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

It is!

[@denisemckinley3348]

I love this sound, thanks for sharing. I am a beginner keyboardist and I am enjoying all of the new things that I have been learning.

[@rapinncapin123]

dang u can even sing a low c..

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

hahah it's more of a grumble :)

[@fredelin2580]

Hi, at 9:49, see whether you want to play the eb-d as a (upper) Mordent - which it is in the video; or a simple Grace notes. And no, it is not a Trill... Cheers!

[@Cwighty13]

All I hear in the first 4 chords is giant steps

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Hahah not quite the same, but kinda similar!

[@meguroposse]

Not only did I also hear that, I also had a sense of deja vu. True enough, I found this clip where I also heard it as giant steps, and it’s a very similar progression kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqiznGiZr8Rsga8

[@FlyinDagga]

Re-visiting this and all your videos, I realize you voice your chords like one who has a PhD in a field I can't even pronounce. WIth a minor in acoustics. I aspire to be you, Jeff Shneienstein.

[@gardenoflaina]

It sounds more gospel-y than anything to me lol. But sounds dope.

[@TheJoeGizzle]

Right? Also, neo-soul.

[@treheezey007]

Joe Gil ESPECIALLY Neo Soul!

[@error.418]

I mean, R&B is a derivative of Gospel, so...

[@mkneal58]

Laina Wells r&b is the new gospel sound, great chords

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Laina! It's a mix, I agree.

[@afuyeibukun8968]

i'm very proud of you man, you're great teacher. best chord lessons ever.

[@coolseaking3757]

sounds kind of like that christmas song by chris brown

[@William_sJazzLoft]

Jeff I enjoyed your lesson. I like the arrangement/composition. It seems easy to learn ( admittedly I knew all or most of the chords ). Of course it's fun to play. I like your inversions.They are very helpful. That ending reminds me of the 1974 release by the Crusaders, Southern Comfort off of the album of the same name. Thanx again

[@opiekundps8806]

"Making Music and teaching you how" - better "why" :) "why" is more important

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

teaching you how and why! :)

[@opiekundps8806]

Gooood :D

[@markgray8707]

just subbed dude! nice tutorial! i like how you don't talk to your viewers like their stupid. it's for people that already have the basics down and want to get a little more in depth, keep it up!

[@victormathina9517]

Sounds nice but too complex for a beginner

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

true

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks, Victor!

[@keathmueller3252]

lol

[@danieldavis4120]

thank you so much jeff for these! too much stuff on youtube is already for beginners

[@BeyondtheRecord]

this channel is amazing: I've been playing guitar for years and I'm now approaching piano, this videos really tell me everything I need to know to play great voicings! I could not wish for anything better! gj!!!

[@griiseknoen]

Thanks! This made me connect quite a few dot's as far as R&B harmony is concerned. (And in less than twelve minutes at that...) You are a very good teacher!

[@NoahThul]

My first video I've seen of yours. Mind = Blown - Awesome theory breakdown!

[@Miyajams]

Liked this video before I even heard the melody, because I‘ve been enjoyin‘ your content sooo much, lately 😍

[@buffybuffirekgosiemang1236]

you awsome Jeff Schneider feeling your chords all over in Botswana

[@Thapelo13]

Bro am from South Africa...this is sooo sweeet :D

[@buffybuffirekgosiemang1236]

+Thapelo Dludlu yea the luv of music

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@ZacharyAghaizu]

these chords are delicious. I can do so much with it.

[@sventenful]

This is gold thank you sir very much you speak in a way everyone can understand whats going on

[@pshap12]

Really sick chords - and beautifully put together. I will learn these!

[@rayflanagan9970]

Love the riff. Learned some new chords today! Cant' wait to view your other videos. Thanks for posting

[@bevster1]

Got goosebumps listening to this.. great stuff man.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks so much!

[@treyyoung2721]

Great harmony analysis. I love finding more advanced lessons on here. Reminds me of Vulfpeck's stuff. Now time to lay this down on the guitar! Subscribed.

[@juanhernandezmusic]

I put up a guitar lesson for these chords on my channel. Would like to see what voicings others were able to come up with.

[@JordyChandra]

thats beautiful man!!

[@kevingillespie5242]

This is so sick, I'm a guitar and saxophone player but I'm learning this for theory and for something to play when I'm bored :) Thanks man!

[@tributemusicindonesia]

Great explanation! It helps me so much. Thank you, Jeff!

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Awesome! Thanks, Yosia.

[@yenoboho]

So glad I found you. Been away from school so long... This is a great refresher! Thank you. 😗

[@raicho20]

Reminds me of Africa by D'Angelo. Great tutorial. Never thought of doing a tritone like that, with a soert of #11 feel. Sounds very, very RnB

[@robertcatlyn4620]

loved it man,I'm a f minor player i play by ear and i think your one of the best music instructors one you tube,but i wish you would show the fingering on some of the videos mostly the f major ones LOL.keep them coming ill keep watching.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Gotta get that overhead shot happening. Will try to make it happen. Thanks, Robert!

[@AgbajeOlalekan]

Wow. Those are really Sick R&B Chords!!!!!!!! You got my attention blew me away at the 0.58 mark. Subscribing right away.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Thanks so much!!!

[@nicofager379]

Hey, Just wanted to say thanks for your video series. I've been readin Mark Levine's Jazz Theory Book (An awesome book btw) but this video series really helps bringing all the theory to life and understand how great all that knowledge can be when you really know how to put it in action.

[@link1day]

The first chord (Maj 13 )appears to be what is used as the opening chord in Earthbound’s title screen, with a different bass but same implied harmony

[@sciarro94]

hi Jeff! inspirational video as always... it would be kind of you to make a lesson on odd time signatures and how to approach them... looking forward to the next video :)

[@tiffanyonwudinanti]

Yeaaah I'd like to see this too. Maybe like include 6/8 time

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

but 6/8 is an even time signature!! :) I can include that, as well.

[@JeffSchneiderMusic]

Starting my odd meter series now!

[@DunnDunnDilly]

great skills on the keys RESPECT

[@fafsa89]

Thanks Jeff for your video(s)! I get a lot out of them every time. I'm beginning to broaden my palette with a ton of help from you.