INSANE Chords YOU Can Use!

In this episode I discuss chromatic Polychords, X-Cells, Chromatic trichords and tetrachords and how to use them in your compositions and improvisations.
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[@rajab830]

These chord names look like a Wi-Fi password.

[@jensjensen4038]

Yup. Very hard to crack xD

[@abelwesson3767]

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[@amirbrayan6825]

@Abel Wesson i dunno try Flixportal. you can find it on google =) -amir

[@TheJanvicgwaps]

I feel like this is the kind of information people pay money for..

[@Cyhawkx]

They do. Also go to top music schools to learn.

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[@Breakbeat90s]

yeah but they shouldn't, education should be free and if neccessary the state should pay for the teachers and tax the rich more to lift financial stress of lower income classes

[@Breakbeat90s]

@@raphaelbonne748 i mean, to my defense, the sentence felt half finished so i wanted to add something lol

[@AbhiBass96]

@@Breakbeat90s HOLY LORD... This statement hits every bone in my body.

[@danielbarry5547]

I got a keyboard just to try to capture some of these sounds because damn near none of these chords are guitar friendly 😂

[@watchtheskies]

so true!

[@wesleywallace101]

Daniel Barry Bruh! Read my mind..makes me wanna shed tears

[@JohnDoe-dh8xc]

Just use two guitars my dude.

[@danielbarry5547]

@@JohnDoe-dh8xc 😂 one is enuff work smh

[@joehernandez5600]

I literally recorded myself playing one of the chords on guitar so I could play it back and play the other chord at the same time and it still sounded weird.

[@john.james.110]

0:24 "Sometimes we have chords built in fourths" Oh damn, which Zelda boss am I fighting now?

[@LamwocMusic]

Oh damn, what key of "so what" are we playing in?

[@ExclemationMark]

Hahaha

[@walkaboutarts]

feel you

[@Torthrodhel]

@@LamwocMusic C flat

[@johnb6723]

@@ulfdanielsen6009 lol.

[@johnnyjingles]

Yes - more advanced harmony videos please. Thanks so much for this one!

[@UkuleleAversion]

Finally! I now know what to call some of the chords Herbie uses. There's a chromatic tetrachord (Gminmaj7/Fmin7 in Eye of the Hurricane from his album Maiden Voyage).

[@8MinuteAxe]

Maiden Voyage. One of my all time favorite jazz albums. Great association. Well played!

[@monovibe5924]

@ Tom Parker. I love some of this stuff, in regard to Herbie, I was always fascinated by his score for Death Wish. Not just Herbie though, Lalo Schifrin's score for Dirty Harry gets my attention too. never got my head around stuff like that but there's some insight in this video for me.

[@whatspadethinks]

I had two semesters of Music Theory and it showed me how much the relationship between music & mathematics goes even further in that like math, the basic tenants of music are fairly easy to grasp, but the more advanced you go it's truly like going from multiplication tables to calculus...

[@michaelcottle6270]

And a whole new world of musical theory opens up. Like climbing up a mountain pass and seeing through the clouds a vast unexplored country. Amazing job Rick.

[@RobertBakerGuitar]

Thank you Rick!

[@davegarski1548]

...but Rick, I only have six strings! Haha. I love this (what I'd call) advanced theory stuff. I really enjoy it. The math in music can sometimes be so complex, yet still remain ear candy, in context. Sharing - My favorite chord (on the guitar) is not a poly-chord per se, but it is the opening chord to Aja: BMaj9 - 7x864x (or 7x8644). For me, Steely Dan (as you've pointed out many times) is one of the best sources to learn what these kinds of chords sound like in context. Thanks for the lesson, Rick.

[@TheToneLounge]

I feel so dumb listening to you talk, and then you play and I go, "oh, I understand that". Being self taught has it's short comings for sure. But at least I understand the information in context. I'm glad that you are putting this information out there, there might be hope that I understand some theory some day lol. Cheers

[@jimmyrotheram3703]

Hi Tone - I'm part of an initiative called "Jazz in Music Education" - I'd love to hear how your started out teaching yourself jazz - what videos or resources did you use? If you ended up here studying this stuff then perhaps there's a lot to be said for self-teaching. But whilst there are tons of useful videos at this fairly advanced level - what is there for beginners?

[@ventana6588]

I feel like painting with all these colors, thank you for sharing!

[@simonpaulengland7833]

you are a fantastic teacher Mr Beato....Always such a pleasure to watch & listen to your ace concepts......

[@davidraiklen4521]

Thank you for sharing cool harmony to a million+ people! I love the production videos, but this is why I started following you years ago. The beauty of the notes. Please keep talking harmony. Polychords could be their own video. Great writing as always.

[@davidhoxit4274]

That composition at the end was truly wonderful... That took me to a great place!

[@kablah19]

This is honestly my favorite kind of content you put out!

[@officialpierluk]

i love most of your content but this is what i like the most on your channel, thanks for your incredible teaching

[@moseyingmariners]

Another awesome and helpful video Rick. I will definitely use this advice for my future albums. You're helping me take my knowledge of music to the next level and I appreciate it! I'll be purchasing the Beato Book. I can't wait to read through it.

[@professordog4242]

absolutely, i'll be waiting to hear you new albums; i just checked out your music and it sound great keep up the good work

[@moseyingmariners]

@@professordog4242 Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@the1khronohs40]

Oh my, that piece at the end there is so relaxing, despite all that tension! I aspire to write stuff like that one day! Thank you so much prof. Beato!

[@arinetic5538]

that composition at the end is so beautiful. holy cow. I wish i could write like that.

[@duanekilgore9130]

I had just one question going into this and I was so satisfied when it was answered at the end.

[@8MinuteAxe]

What an enjoyable and well thought out video Rick. I normally dont fully commit to your piano based videos that delve into more complex theory however I found the subject matter easily digestible and really interesting. I even fired up my electric piano this morning to regale the family with some polychords.

[@timsellsted521]

So much work to catch up to this level. So much work... :) Thanks Rick!

[@keep_walking_on_grass]

the piece you wrote to demostrate chromatic poly chords sounds ......beautyful

[@mircearotund2448]

That ending harmony, so reminiscent of Riz Ortolani's score to Christopher Columbus, goosebumps and all. Amazing work!

[@petertrast]

The last 30 seconds was so EPIC! Belongs in a dramatic sci-fi film score!

[@MatthewHaislip]

I feel that the iii chord is the secret to great pop/rock songs. Love it!!!

[@justincase6151]

This really opened my eyes to how these chords work with scales. Thank you!

[@YehudaSamson]

The composition is beautiful Rick!

[@RisikoAO]

This is why I've subscribed to this channel long time ago. Thx professor Beato

[@splashesin8]

😊 Just heard my favorite part of that piece again towards the end there. Been awhile since I heard that. Very nice!

[@lezionidichitarraelettrica]

Mr. Beato bravo you did a wonderful review on these agreements my compliments I respect you

[@ThomasHope73]

Great footage too! Fits the music sooo well... very atmospheric!

[@thomasj.peters6726]

Always love your videos Rick Beato! Really incredible gems of musical knowledge in here that promote creativity and encourage up and coming musicians. Many thanks~!

[@EdDoss]

I don't understand a word he's saying cuz I can't read music but I find it extremely satisfying to watch.

[@omarharbmusic]

That piece at the end is beautiful

[@brainey8]

Great video! Thanks! I'm not very good with theory, but I have always loved these kinds of sounds... now I kind of "understand" why.

[@AndyManilow]

Rick...you need a contest where the winner gets a song produced by you...

[@sokolum]

AndyManilow that would be kinda fun project... and put the whole traject on youtube.

[@moonoom764]

good idea!

[@idiotfratellomusic7624]

I love this idea.

[@EmilioExploring]

Yeah that's cool

[@andrewh25]

That would be amazing content

[@pensive_]

Really like your composition at the end.

[@guitmickify]

I needed this lesson, awesome, thanks. Every time, and I don't even see it coming, until I'm into the video, and there you are handing it to me. You're the flip'n Best :0)

[@karlosed]

Maestro Beato, thanks a lot for teaching this, you inspire me to learn more about music.

[@PrashantSamlal]

Honestly this stuff is the reason I subscribed to this channel.

[@bobsauce3477]

The click in my mind as to how important the chromatic scale is just switched was listening to soley and realised alot of her playing was quite chromatic and the tension and release of the notes she used take me to another world

[@Dickunddoof]

advanced content. I really appreciate clips like that.

[@kend4845]

I love these kinds of lessons, Rick!

[@Blondesax]

Wow, that's really cool! That funky F#/Csus --> Fm11 could also be D/C --> Fm11 (every note outside of the bass line resolves by half step), then chain them together counter-clockwise around the circle. D/C --> Fm11 --> C/Bb --> Ebm11 --> Bb/Ab --> Dbm11, etc. Pretty great stuff! You can voice it in such a way that the A in the very first D/C chord just walks down by half steps, and there's your connective tissue right there!

[@woodwork5574]

Beautiful composition Rick

[@Torthrodhel]

Lots of these in the Silent Hill 1 video game soundtrack. Having got used to this kind of thing from playing those games, I tend to consider stuff like this "horror style". But it can be insanely relaxing, as that piece you show in the video demonstrates! Since it sets up a context that allows for more range of dissonance, it's a bit like if you'd only heard songs at one volume before but then you heard one with dynamic range get loud, it would seem a lot louder at that part even if it weren't. Bit like that except for dissonance range rather than loudness range. Lovely stuff these things! I have used the unstretched x-cell once, although it did quickly resolve outward to other (decreasingly dissonant) combinations.

[@jimwoodard64]

Another great video. The Psycho theme reference was worth the price of admission! Really enjoyed this.

[@beng2617]

dude that piece at the end was incredible

[@michaelraysgo]

Great stuff Rick!

[@carlerikhedlv8023]

Beautiful composition !

[@SpartanLaserCanon]

I might try out some of these interesting chords, thanks for the video. You are good at keys and guitar. I am trying to get better at keys myself. Guitar is my main instrument.

[@manuelhilleke]

Awesome, you are simply great!

[@domdib]

That Aflat over G Lydian chord (7:20) - SO tasty and yearning!

[@allenalesna]

This is awesom!!!

[@TheJamieAbraham]

Great to see an old school RB theory video. Mind blown :)

[@juicyrusty1205]

The complexity of the chords make them feel extraterrestrial , like something you would hear in "Alien" I love that. -R

[@wilsonsguitarlounge8244]

Those are some of the best sounds I’ve heard all day, I love those chords, and that ending song is beautiful, it brought me back to the Halo 3: ODST soundtrack. And that is definitely a compliment. Now I’ve either gotta buy a keyboard and learn to play it, or figure how to play some of these on guitar, which may not be possible 😂

[@ericwan2071]

Love those insane Chord sounds!!!

[@crdish11]

One of your best videos Rick I always love watching your vids abt theory

[@mikenicholson7465]

That piano composition was killer.

[@williamyanosko4010]

As we progress in our instruments over time dissonance is something to be embraced instead of feared and rejected...we learn to use these concepts in soloing especially....it gives the music depth and flavor...as I have been progressing over the years ,going outside the expected thing is really what keeps me interested in playing and discovering...

[@mgynther]

This stuff sounds amazing! Need to get back to listening to Schoenberg, Bartok, Stravinsky, Berg & Webern. It's been a while.

[@JamieMcgee518]

You should put together a " Spotify Playlist " so your fans can follow your current and all-time favorite music..Etc.

[@johnmark7777]

The last two piano compositions of yours I've liked very much. You need to package all of them into an album or separate youtubes for me to dl. Your music tends toward moodiness, maybe even ambient style, but the intelligence in the choices and ideas are more than just atmospheric tonality that means to teach, but also delight and please. I like your music. Make it available. Plus, have you tried composing for more instruments?

[@zumasuma5489]

Thank you sir!

[@pianoproductions9059]

Really interesting stuff!

[@tallscreengabbo]

Great vid Rick.

[@valiumdupeuple]

Hey Rick, I'm on mushrooms and watching this video was amazing. Love.

[@leddygee1896]

How does someone with no music reading or writing skills play a piano or a guitar, or any musical instrument? Rick knows it inside out and can explain everything, but a person who can figure it out on their own is amazing to me...

[@davidraiklen4521]

Self taught people can be fun. Lots of feel. They never get this far...too much information to process alone.

[@leddygee1896]

@@davidraiklen4521 The composer Yanni comes to mind, his music is pretty complex, but he doesn't read or know how to write music...

[@davidraiklen4521]

Yanni is a good example, he actually does have some reading and writing skills and surrounds himself with expert musicians. I know this because some of my friends have worked on his albums and tours. Music is pretty collaborative and it really helps to read and write. Jacob Collier and Lindsey Stirling people you might check out who blend that self-taught feel with deep theory.

[@leddygee1896]

@@davidraiklen4521 I'm familiar with Lindsey Stirling, awesome talent. Very cool that you know those musicians involved with Yanni, saw him perform once, and it was flawless!! Many Rock and Metal bands i like also don't know how to read or write music, and that's equally impressive.

[@enggopah]

Having reading or writing skills is different from playing an instrument, and different from knowing theory. Rick is just talking about theory. I figured out a lot of this kind of stuff on my own theory wise when I was in my teens and early twenties. But I suck at reading music and suck at writing. On my instrument I am good, no virtuoso but good. So reading is not necessarily necessary. If by "self taught" one includes someone who reads books on one's own to learn music, then some of the most advanced and greatest composers and musicians in history are self taught, and some of the people whose knowledge is most advanced. Zappa for instance. That just takes being self-motivated, and then it can be basically like going to music school.

[@teelurizzo8542]

Must get me the Beato Book 3.0....5:45-49 - absolutely beautiful tension and resolution into a gorgeous Aeolian minor chord.

[@MrRawbits]

The music with images in this video is great. I would like to know how to save this part.

[@wings4victory]

No idea what you are talking about but absolutely fascinating

[@Paul7218]

This is a great lesson

[@kchwrd]

Great info!

[@LuisGaraySessionPiano]

good job. more videos

[@woodwork5574]

I love these chords even as am not here yet in the book I get it.

[@paulmax3185]

That was very inventive and not something I would have thought to try on guitar.’Ill give it a try,but I have a feeling it will be much harder to apply to guitar. Great way of thinking though.Thanks Rick

[@gianfercosta]

Awesome!

[@hannanathan564]

Challenge accepted! Love this vid!

[@TONIKOBLER]

EXCELENT , THANKS

[@jpwill75]

I keep hearing Steely Dan in so much of this.

[@vernonpurdue928]

How about an A/C⚡️D/C chord?

[@trannynanny5440]

Underrated

[@jimkass9331]

Quadruple polychords!!

[@jdgonzo1982]

dude you need to be making movie scores...your music is so thought provoking... x

[@mdp303]

More great stuff 😁👍

[@Glidus]

Anyone else notice that the Cmaj7sus2 / Aaug chord before 9:23 is actually a chromatic tetrachord? Rick listed it as a trichord.

[@TomRivieremusic]

Beautiful composition and I would like to see more variations of chord progressions in your tutorials. Great inspiring creative possibilities. Thank you, Rick.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} ...sooo fun..! great job bro.!

[@MrKeys57]

I love these kind of chords! - Our organplayer used to call them "lifethreatening chords" lol! 😂😂 i understood what he meant..

[@TheRuiner781]

0:11 Padda Pa Pa Pa! I'm Lovin It!

[@jcastillo1357]

Excellent video, Rick. Very interesting concept to go one step further in music composition. Anyone knows what's the keyboard Rick used in the video?

[@aquabot]

Your channel really is one of the best on KZbin, Rick.

[@BettyHorn]

Is there a way to purchase the score for that composition? I'd love to see how you notated it. Gorgeous music!

[@MagruderSpoots]

Sounds like meditation/relaxation music.

[@tunesmusic8929]

Great info. You need more amps behind you.

[@KeithCooper-Albuquerque]

Your example piece was absolutely beautiful, man!

[@javi5cuerdas]

Forgotten Love de Jaco Pastorius, puede ser un ejemplo?? Saludos desde Argentina!! Great video!!

[@PerchHunter]

I love this video , a lot of really usefull informations . But i must admit that im really missed Your clips about film music .I love of course rock and pop ,bass guitarr riffs ect type of clips , but would be really awesome if You could try to back to film music type of videos .Thanks ;)

[@tylerboley1786]

Teacher of the leading edge. Thanks for yet another Rick, and what a beautiful piece