Excellent lesson! My wife likes to make up songs, and when she gets to the final V7, she stops and walks away just to mess w me. And I'm like "resolve it! RESOLVE!!!" 😂
@billbradleymusic9 ай бұрын
Just like a woman.
@Will-li7ux9 ай бұрын
Sounds like relationship goals.
@Reecekeyz9 ай бұрын
Almost feels like can’t breathe until you hear the I
@johnnyx539 ай бұрын
That’s called spousal abuse! 😂 I remember in college our music professor told us someone did that to either Bach or Beethoven after they went to bed, and the composer was so rattled he had to get up out of bed, go to the piano, and hit that final tonic!
@JohnsonkeyzMusicAcademy9 ай бұрын
@@johnnyx53you just won't have that peace without resolving it 😂😂😂 I get that feeling right
@JayTheBarber6039 ай бұрын
Awesome. Finding content on why is exceedingly harder than finding content about how. Appreciate you talking about this.
@viperdragon35lol69 ай бұрын
This!
@ZyroPapuchon183 ай бұрын
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@ZyroPapuchon183 ай бұрын
@@viperdragon35lol6 JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.
@JonathanBarouch9 ай бұрын
I never hear people talk about the functions of individual chord tones in a larger context like this! This is a great way for newcomers to learn but also for existing musician to fill the gaps left behind by too many teachers.
@stop6production9 ай бұрын
Finally for goodness sakes FINALLY someone explains this in ENGLISH not music terms and extremely confusing analogies with 7 different variants of the same chord. Thank you for keeping in simple and literally ON POINT.
@ZyroPapuchon183 ай бұрын
JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.
@deawallace35849 ай бұрын
Your nice presentation makes sense to me, but as a total beginner trying to learn chords, my brain went a little nuts about half way through with all that I do not know. I appreciate your efforts and will continue with your channel.
@eirikro42128 ай бұрын
I’d start off with learning your major and minor triad chords. Very simple foundational chords that will serve as building blocks for your journey. Happy learning 🙏🏻
@garreth41379 ай бұрын
Not a lot of people are making videos this clear about chords and such. Definitely gonna check out more of your stuff :)
@ZyroPapuchon183 ай бұрын
JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.
@theafricantimes77529 ай бұрын
Best music theory lesson I've ever had. Very simply done and extremely clear. If I would have had this kind of instruction in music school, my entire life may have been different. Wow! Great job brother. I will explore your entire channel. I have be searching and longing to find and understand chord progression theory. Thanks
@ZyroPapuchon183 ай бұрын
JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.
@bogofusionАй бұрын
Yes please more on tritones
@chasisaac10948 ай бұрын
Great video. All I can think of: tell me I don’t know music theory at all without telling me I totally clueless. I think I need more knowledge before I can understand this. I’ll be back
@DonnaPatterson-fy5tz9 ай бұрын
Oh My Goodness after 50 years and countless music lessons and online courses, I finally understand the circle of 5ths. I just couldn't get it until now. You're a master teacher. Kudos!
@matthewjones68369 ай бұрын
Now it's time for circle of thirds.
@Whatismusic1239 ай бұрын
You still don't.
@DonnaPatterson-fy5tz9 ай бұрын
@@Whatismusic123 What do you mean? What should I know?
@Supermoneygang129 ай бұрын
🤣there’s no way you just didn’t get it for 50 years
@DonnaPatterson-fy5tz9 ай бұрын
@@Supermoneygang12 slow learner, what can I say? It just didn't register.
@stevekap89 ай бұрын
Music theory is most valuable when it relates the music to how it makes the audience feel. You do this quite well.
@southpark41519 ай бұрын
Very nice vid! Also - as Bruce says --- 'emotional content'! On a serious note. This is right up there with one of the best vids I have ever seen. This is extremely useful material. Thanks very much.
@chubbster19699 ай бұрын
If anyone didnt know, this guy is a GOAT, trust me!! So its great to see he's operating in the tutorial space! We in for a treat🎉
@DonnaPatterson-fy5tz9 ай бұрын
Had to look up meaning of GOAT. Got it.
@chubbster19699 ай бұрын
@@DonnaPatterson-fy5tz Lol! Yep, something I do myself!!
@jasper369 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the form(at) you created here. I've been over this material (40yo gigging drummer who plays keyboard+guitar for fun) but this made it much more clear and intuitive. It's interesting how we instinctively use these tactics when we speak in any language. Resolutions, tendency notes, anticipation galore, heh. Thanks for making!
@dkainer9 ай бұрын
Totally awesome lesson. Very well paced and great to use Autumn Leaves. Well done 👏🏾
@Robemmet499 ай бұрын
I really like the way you presented this. I learned things that had always been a bit fuzzy - and you cleared away the fog. I felt I just had to subscribe. Nice job!
@GloshJamal9 ай бұрын
Bro you are awesome at teaching hard things in simple understandable way. Thank very much for this lesson
@shemardavis87359 ай бұрын
Mann the way you broke this thing down! 👏🏾👏🏾
@TylerGreenMusic9 ай бұрын
If every music lesson on KZbin was this good, I’d be Beethoven by now.
@tzodearf25969 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing the tritone in the dom7 and the tendencies. Yout explanations are clear and easy to follow on the keyboard.
@talonjmca47069 ай бұрын
4:06 "Amaaazing graaaaace"
@redbrown73559 ай бұрын
Keep up the good work Professor, I enjoyed the quick lesson. Thank U!!!
@Jime03268 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Your teaching style is perfect for how I learn. Thank you for going step by step in detail. Peace and blessings to you and your family.
@saturnsabyss9 ай бұрын
This was fantastic! Please make more videos on chord/interval resolution!!
@georgesember90699 ай бұрын
I don’t play piano, only nylon string guitar but I enjoy this video very much. Excellent instruction. Thanks for posting!!
@deawallace35849 ай бұрын
I bought a guitar to learn on, and now have to figure out what strings to get. Are nylon strings easier to learn on and press? I am an old grandma just beginning. hahahaha
@georgesember90699 ай бұрын
It depends on whether you bought a steel string folk type guitar or a real CLASSICAL guitar. If you bought a folk type guitar, stick with steel string, but use LIGHT gauge steel strings. After playing awhile, you’ll develop calluses and be more comfortable. If you bought a classical style guitar, use MEDIUM gauge CLASSICAL strings. They are easy on the fingers. Good luck and be patient. If possible, find a good teacher. I’ve played for 60 of my 80 years and continue to play about an hour or more a day!!
@cliffchen74289 ай бұрын
So glad I came across your video. I love the format, and appreciate your clarity and on-screen visuals. You’re demystifying a lot of this theory for me! Subscribed. Looking forward to watching more.
@emmanueloyesanya90969 ай бұрын
Oh whoa.. U solidly know your Music Science! You just earned a follower. I need to go back to your basis and grow. 👍🏾 Man ❤
@prolifik3029 ай бұрын
U r a teacher bro for sure
@carolmurphy4627Ай бұрын
A really helpful and clearly explained lesson.
@bigfuzzztv7879 ай бұрын
Hell yeah,... dope episode and YES,... TRITONE EPISODE IS WARRENTED. SUBSCRIBED
@nathansbrothers33049 ай бұрын
What a teacher.. thanks alot 🙏
@MarkSims319 ай бұрын
Great job breaking that down!! Those are the same chord progressions for the gospel song "Don't Cry...He's not Dead" beautiful song!!
@locutz9 ай бұрын
sis you've earned a new subscriber amma bout to watch the heck outta these videos
@georgebodensee98349 ай бұрын
Just stumbled upon you. Polished, brilliant, affable -> subscribed. Thank you.
@leberdusk9 ай бұрын
Sir, thank you! Content like this is gold.
@reggiejay17738 ай бұрын
Boy THIS took me back to theory 1 class and a little bit of ETSS. GREAT explanation, and application!!!!!!!!!
@canardlaque81068 ай бұрын
C'est sur ce principe qu'est fait la "ligne des basses" ("root notes") et la "ligne des tierces" " major third above") d'un clavier main gauche d'accordéon (je suis pianiste classique / jazz mais aussi accordéoniste). L'organisation de la ligne des basses du clavier main gauche suit le cycle des quintes (les lignes supérieurs sont les accords "tout faits"). Pour jouer de la musique "variété" et du "vieux jazz" c'est donc très pratique car tous les enchainements communs (II-V-I, I-VI-II-V et cie) sont dans un mouchoir de poche. C'est aussi très pratique pour transposer en automatique quand la chanteuse ne part pas sur la bonne note. On décale les doigté qu'on utilisait dans la bonne tonalité et le tour est joué (et comme à la main droite, sur un accordéon à touches boutons 5 rangs, il suffit de décaler les mêmes doigtés c'est hyper-facile aussi). Par contre, si on doit jouer une basse "mélodique" (jouer une invention à deux voix de Bach par exemple) et encore plus une progression de jazz moderne (genre morceau de Bill Evans), ça entraine des doigtés pénibles et pas du tout intuitif. Mais bon, quand on passe au piano (où il ne suffit pas de décaler ses doigtés), on a compris le système et on harmonise les morceaux basiques en automatique "à vue". en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Accordion/Left_hand
@aronjackson9717 ай бұрын
Great content my musical brother. Wonderful explanation of " The Circle of Fiths ". Nicely done!!😎
@DrMiles-ur2xg7 ай бұрын
This has helped me to decide to continue looking for more of this type of Music Education. Thanks
@davidshaw47359 ай бұрын
Thank You so much My level of playing is ready for these concepts to improve and grow, thank you again...✔️😌🌟
@hugofuster70597 ай бұрын
Hi Alain, thanks a lot for the video, I liked it very much and would ask you for a lesson about tritones. Amazing the channel! I wish you all the best!
@NeverDoubtTheWorm8 ай бұрын
That was a smooth azz intro. That was top tier writing and metaphor analogy usage!
@pnojazz8 ай бұрын
Good explanation for beginners!❤
@brandyspianostudio9 ай бұрын
Great lesson! Extremely helpful.
@kennyraymusic9 ай бұрын
What an excellent lesson! You've earned my subscription!
@shesanosan9 ай бұрын
Same ❤
@VictorChimwala9 ай бұрын
Love the lesson. It sounded French to me coz I caught it at 1 AM so am gonna have to come and listen and understand later.
@eddyemmanuel24242 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great lesson, really inspiring, I love the concept. plz can you make a video on tritone substitutions and also Drop 2 chords
@rogelewisii83479 ай бұрын
I would love to learn more about Tri tones I use them a lot and naturally hear them
@ezekiel_mazune35637 ай бұрын
This guy's teaching ability
@jeangreen4328 ай бұрын
You are one of the best teachers I've ever met, thank you so much for creating this channel! I hope to visit regularly, just subscribed.
@simplevisuals48778 ай бұрын
It’s creativity all the way, I think everyone should play how they want to play. That’s how new styles are invented
@prezmoment9 ай бұрын
Beautiful and articulate with much understanding however I consider it a cycle of fifths because the fifth note of the scale like a G resolves down to a C. The C can resolve a fifth down to an F. it’s falling fifths I know people keep arguing about is it a cycle of fourth or fifths, but if you consider the function and not just a melodic relationship but how the fifth degree of the scale Resolves downward to one it’s a 5 to 1 All my respect to your clarity and articulation and love of the subject
@OlaJendor9 ай бұрын
My favourite muscian❤❤
@flowmaka9 ай бұрын
Wow! This is a great explanation of chord structure and resolution! Thanks for making it plain friend. ❤
@bonniethomas56209 ай бұрын
Wow! This is the best explanation I have ever seen or heard!
@OlaJendor9 ай бұрын
Yes I want more about tritone
@MazRixx9 ай бұрын
Excellent instructor.
@dre7256Ай бұрын
This is an AMAZING video wtfffffff
@pilatedndlovu89809 ай бұрын
Tones of value here.This can be applied on several instruments.Thanks a mil.
@caddenbrands7 ай бұрын
Thanks for posting and taking your time to shoot this video .. well put together..
@gospelphilomath9 ай бұрын
happy to see my mentor Alain teaching again
@sedkofgraphics66587 ай бұрын
You're awesome sir
@winstondyer6559 ай бұрын
Please drop a video on tritones!!
@CyrilEmeka-pg2wj8 ай бұрын
Very clear and precise. But I would like you to do a video on Tritone.
@deliseovpstudio29789 ай бұрын
Your skill of explanation, pacing/delivery, flow of content and appealing "teacher voice" are rather unmatched by other music tutorial presenters that I have seen over the years! Thank you so much for helping others by giving a resource that other teachers can use to have yet another way to explain things to their own students in a manner that comes from a fresh angle. 👠 The only thing that concerns me though (I experience a tad bit of "cognitive dissonance"), is when I hear expressions such as "...our ear 'naturally wants' the 7 to resolve to 8/1" and, "...the IV chord 'has to' or 'is compelled' to move to the I (one)". The issue I take with this is hearing this being said because you are only speaking from THE CONDITIONING that comes from the music of only ONE culture: Western-European Common Practice Period. Because of the nasty habit that the Europeans of the past have had of being culturally, socially and psycho-logically domineering with their imperialistic manner of either STEALING EVERYTHING THEY COULD from the cultures they encountered and then destroying evidence of -or- tainting/denigrating anything else that they didn't understand. They would then hoist up THEIR recombobulation as being the exclusively supreme manner of thinking (and they've shown throughout history that they're willing to destroy or discount or discredit anyone who will speak to the contrary). I have no "problem" with the product of music generated by Anglos and other non-melanated cultures. For what it is, yes! It provides opportunity for expression, it can move the spirit, inspire, motivate and elevate the human condition... But it is NOT conclusively the pinnacle and the ONLY music form to be sought after... nor does it hold claim to ALL of the "bags of chips"! Have you ever wondered why your college music theory, analysis and composition classes didn't devote any time to the music theory forms of other "World" cultures? Maybe it was just the schools I attended or the time period in which I attended college (late 1980s - yeah, I'M OLD!😂). To conclude, I am grateful for the experiences and exposure and the eye-opening which I have encountered in my long life! I wish the same enlightenment for you Sir! 💝 You are very gifted! And OH! What you could do with music of other cultures! Many Thanks. -Ey Delise
@Mr664959 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial....
@LawrenceDavis-lh1ji9 ай бұрын
I gave a break through I was looking for
@raymondjosephm7 ай бұрын
Excellent lesson
@kephillips999 ай бұрын
Yes,I’d like to know more about tritones, thanks!
@michealmorgan55648 ай бұрын
Thank you for putting into words and describing in such a way that makes sense to me.
@user-ym1dg7ze1u9 ай бұрын
Yes please we need more in sight about the triton
@MagProdStudio7 ай бұрын
Dope video man love what your doing for the music community
@Practicalmusicministryskil49069 ай бұрын
Such helpful information-thank you! I just started sharing videos on my KZbin channel in the hopes of making basic music literacy accessible to all.
@JoelBrownMD9 ай бұрын
Phenomenal lesson
@omarallen42039 ай бұрын
Amazing video. Thank you
@anitagordon91449 ай бұрын
I am amazed of this new technique young musician are using. I am old school where we learned scales in all the keys, I learned music by learning chords not with numbers.
@ruoiealpaeiout21039 ай бұрын
I'm old school, I graduated from Mel Bay miracularity to Florida State University book store in less than 2 weeks . An introduction to Musical Harmony. It takes a University to carry such a detailed book on how music immitates waves and how the Harmonic Series is the Math of these waves.😅😅😅😅😅
@matthewjones68369 ай бұрын
Chords with numbers and that system been around for quite a while.
@ccoo15595 ай бұрын
Very helpful thanks 🫶
@JohnBillington8 ай бұрын
Really great job explaining resolutions! Very helpful for me. I could hear it but not explain it.
@LarryOnKeys9 ай бұрын
Man that intro..... that's how dreams be. Great content btw.
@nasmboyd15738 ай бұрын
lesson on tritone would definetely be needed
@israelojo76209 ай бұрын
YES to tritones!
@kofiefelicio7779 ай бұрын
Awesome man 💪🏾
@dustinpascoe90359 ай бұрын
Very well done! I'm sending some of my students your way. I look forward to checking out your other vids. Thank You!
@Whyme1039 ай бұрын
Wow, I could never understand until this video.
@stayconsistentandhumble84639 ай бұрын
Great lesson. Keep going with these tutorials! Also, can we get another master class from you Mr. Merrville? 🙏🏾🙏🏾
@augustusmalone81714 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ntandolugwazi95219 ай бұрын
Tendency chords +the 5 - 1 function is great just banged out some sounds out of the guitar I thought were for prodigies only 😅
@Excelling_Music8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this sir, I'd love to learn more about tritones
@seyibasorun55759 ай бұрын
Great insight!
@pklarbipianoandrelaxation8 ай бұрын
Thank you the lesson
@arthurseya91959 ай бұрын
Awesome content brother
@DxpeMikieBeats8 ай бұрын
You made this so simple. Thank for this vid
@AndrewThomas188 ай бұрын
Great insight and so true about resolve...
@rogelewisii83479 ай бұрын
This was so awesome stopped my brain creative lock
@mwesigwadaudi57189 ай бұрын
This is one of the free useful lessons I have got
@coralietremblay20788 ай бұрын
Really nice video !
@Malierysmith4 ай бұрын
Ohhhh the enlightenment! ❤
@sergioc1169 ай бұрын
Great Lesson man
@onedaya_martian12389 ай бұрын
Nice !!! Thanks !
@fascination_streetwear9 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you so much. I got a lot out of this. You are a really good music teacher.