Learn EVERY Chord and Chord Symbol - The 7 Systems

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In this lesson, I teach you how to play every Chord and read every Chord Symbol by taking you through 7 Systems of thinking. Learning the concept of chords, and how they're notated (Chord Symbols), is the beginning to understanding "Chord Style" Piano Playing.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Chords
2:16 Notes
4:04 Intervals
6:19 1st System
15:35 2nd System
28:14 3rd System
30:19 4th System
41:46 5th System
48:31 6th System
51:09 7th System
52:35 Recap
54:37 Chord Voicings
55:22 Next Steps
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[@musiciansinspired]

Hey everyone, good to be back! 5 years is way too long. Here's the link to the Chord Formulas Handbook: musiciansinspired.lpages.co/chord-formulas-handbook/ I have a lot of content ideas in the pipeline. Concepts I still don't see on KZbin and concepts I think could be taught better. Expect more content coming your way!

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This is absolutely astonishing. I've been at this for decades and this is the clearest and most comprehensive and succinct introduction to chords I've ever come across. In summary, it's an educational masterpiece. My compliments (and gratitude!) to the chef.

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TOTALLY AGREE!

[@LANKY123]

+1 brilliant presentation, the cleverest people are the ones who can present sometimes confusing concepts in an easy to understand manner.

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yes... I have been in and around this subject on KZbin since late 2000s -- and I have been checking now and then - and this Guy has it all so comprehensively - giving away so much info for free is like GOD sent...ahahaha.. thanks brother...!!!

[@anamacedo3912]

I totally agree, this video is my reference for learning the chords 😊 well done!

[@KlittoD]

Where were you when I was an aspiring piano player with, what I know now, a bad teacher? I learned more about this in a 30min video than 3 years piano lessons.

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[@MidnightCrescent]

This has got to be the most straight forward and comprehensive explanation for chords and their notation that's (relatively) friendly and understandable for new learners on the entire internet.

[@11kwright]

100% agree as someone learning this stuff, self taught. A lot to take in but certainly doable.

[@El4568]

I just happened to stumble across your video.. I am a private teacher in my 56th year of teaching…yes I am passionate about teaching. I explain to my students everything you are showing in your video. And I create worksheets and videos to show this. Your video is much better looking than mine. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Ellie

[@keirswaine2183]

He is a tasteful pianist as well as a clear and knowledgeable educator. A relief to find a genuine musician who actually knows what he's talking about and can present useful material rather than the often confused and mediocre material available.

[@TheKing-kt8tv]

As a jazz musician, this is amazing! I would suggest making a part 2 to this video using some basic standards implementing your teachings, and also making a part 2 of how you can learn to comp using simple block chords and maybe teaching basic alternate voicing that a typical jazz pianist would use! Similar to your intro of "Someone to Watch Over Me"

[@enfp77]

Blown away with you. This is SO CRYSTAL CLEAR!! 😭😭😭 You have such a gift. And THANK YOU FOR THIS BOOK!! OMGahhhh!

[@diplodocus3]

This video is going to be THE legendary KZbin lesson about chords for coming years. (And I can't explain how timely this video was for me) (Also, this was posted after a 5 year gap? wow)

[@vivirutk]

Good morning! I have been study music chords for over 5 months and I failure to reach my goals. Today (3-16-24) I found your video (and thank you very much for the free handbook, it means a lot to me) and my music prospect has change from D to A. Thank you for you kindness attitude to share that knowledge. It help me a lot, you do not have idea. Now, I feel more confident to be a successful person in my classes goals. God bless you!

[@AlvinHsinhungChen]

This is the most rewarding one hour i spent on KZbin. The way you explain the theory is genius🎉

[@MrRagerPunk]

I've watched soooo many videos, understood them, understood theory, have 2 years of music school and theory, school band, my own bands, 50+ concerts but man, this video gave me much more

[@pinkynote]

This is incredible useful information for constructing chords. No-one can put it together better than you, Rob. Thank you so very much. Dee

[@amrizvi13]

It's like the brain is receiving everything you are saying. Can't thank you enough. Bless you bro. Keep up this awesome work ❤

[@tntwashpro3863]

Are you going to do more videos like this? Are you going to do one on voicing?

[@lydierhan548]

After spending several days streaming videos to learn about the basic piano system to help me progress, this is the best one. The instructor broke down the system progressively and incrementally built the learning based on the previous knowledge. You will find ease in listening and understanding without the need to stop the video and wonder about an unfamiliar term that suddenly pop up from the instructor which makes you go somewhere and search an answer. Apparently, that was what I did in other videos, not this one. Thank you very much!

[@Dr.Funknstein]

This has been the most informative, densely packed and useful content on music education ive consumed in probably 10 years. Respect you so much for teaching this in such a perfect manner.

[@ZCBeats1]

I think it’s important to add that when omitting notes you can very well omit the root note of the chord so long as the bass player is covering that note, for example if a song has a Cmaj7 in it, the guitar player could just play an Em7 chord and the bass player could play a C note and the listener would actually hear a Cmaj7 being played. It’s actually very useful to do this in a song I feel it frees up space in the lows mids and prevents muddiness (clashing of frequencies) it could be used this way in a song: during verses the guitar could just be playing an Em7, but during the chorus for could then switch to playing a Cmaj7, along with the C on the bass for added energy.

[@queenbeauty6170]

You are such a patient teacher, I really learned a lot from you. Thank you so much.

[@AashnaAnandani]

I can't thank you enough for clarifying these foundational concepts that have been overly complicated by mostly everyone. You have made me gain more faith in myself and made me believe that I can actually do this, no words to explain how relieved I am right now. Thank you so so much.

[@rcfixitall67]

I just want to say, "Thank You!!!!"...your knowledge of music theory and concepts, and your ability to easily present and explain them in a comprehensive manner, is, in my opinion, "unsurpassed". I mean, there are others out there that probably have equal to or similar knowledge of the subject matter and I'm sure a lot of us are familiar with them by name, and they're good people, however, I sincerely don't think any of them teach as well as you do. I've learned so much so quickly simply watching your video. I have referred so many people to this video, and they too by their own admission say they've learned so much so quickly. I not only have a solid grasp of Music theory and chord structure but I can literally apply it and I can play better and I can play pretty much any song on the piano.... And I've only been playing self-taught for about a year! Thank you again I look forward to more of your content.. 😂

[@nyakehkonneh]

This is 🔥. From basic to advance chord theory in an hour. Thanks 🙏🏿

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As a self-taught pianist, my brain is not braining

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What an impressive teacher you are!! Perfect explanation and organized delivery of these concepts. Thanks 🙏

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This is by far the best, most informative video on chords I've ever seen, bar none. Thanks!

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[@Elwrt455]

The best piano tutorial in chord theory! Thank you I have been praying for a system or formula for understanding extended (7, 9, etc.), augmented, diminished, etc. Chords

[@TheRedneckSage]

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Best chords explanation video ever! Thanks for creating this❤

[@thismoment57]

Great workshop! Been through it twice already (while using my keyboard). Probably will come back to it. Got your excellent Chord Formulas Handbook. Thank you so much! 🙏

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This video answers all my questions I had the last 20 years, thank you so much for posting

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The other day i wished there was a video explaining chords and chord symbols on a piano perfectly and clear and what more could I ask for, thank you so much!❤

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I've checked a lot of videos on KZbin because I really wanted to learn the piano so bad, and this is the best Chord lesson I've seen here on KZbin! Thank you so much for sharing! 💯💯💖💖

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Your way of explaining all of the keys chords and symbols is the easiest to understand. You did and excellent job! You made me feel like it was easier than I thought as you were patiently and effectively breaking it down. Thanks. Now that's what I call building the proper foundation in understanding the basics of the piano keys.

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[@logicbug]

This is by far the best, most concise and complete chord tutorial I have ever seen/heard in 44 years of playing guitar and keyboard by ear with only basic chords. I'm very happy to have found this and will watch it many times more. Thank you! Wonderful job.

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By far and wide the best video on simple music theory!!! Thank you so much!!!

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This is honestly one of the most helpful tutorials I’ve ever watched. Simple, easy to understand, and straight to the point. For a while I’ve been wanting to know how to play more complex inversions/voicings of chords but wasn’t sure where to start. I really want to be able to play jazz and often times the chords I’ve seen people playing confused the heck out of me, but you made it easier for me to understand. Thank you so much for this, and I will always come back to this video whenever I need to review something.

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Best breakdown Ive seen so far compared to any other KZbin video on piano chords

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Hands down, the most comprehensive coverage and step by step progression through the jungle. Thank you!

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Really useful. Needs to be digested in chunks though.

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Somebody finally explained it and I finally understood it. Thank you🙏

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One of the best videos on the internet