Learn The MUSIC THEORY Behind Fancy CHORDS In 30 Minutes

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Unlock the secrets of chord structures and dive into the fascinating world of music theory with my latest video on the Circle of Thirds! In this captivating exploration, I unravel the intricate relationship between chords, triads, and chord extensions, showcasing how the Circle of Thirds serves as the ultimate roadmap to understanding complex chord structures. Discover how all chords tie into mode formulas, offering you a deeper comprehension of how chords are constructed.
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[@rickysguitar]

Demystifying Fancy Chords With The Magic of Circle of Thirds Buy My Book Here ➡ rickysguitar.com/store

[@beresfordromeo]

This is a great video thanks for making it. I don't know if this is of any interest to you but this idea has been kicking around KZbin for a while, especially around Barry Harris related content. You are the first major KZbin guitar person that I have seen discuss it. If you get the chance it is worth checking out Jazz Guitar Scrap Book's video titled Changes concept 3: making scales musical with Scalepeggios (tm) and the comments below it. I think a lot of jazz musicians arrive at this point at some point in their understanding of music theory because once you 'see' the 'the circle of thirds' approach, even inadvertently, you can't unsee it. Oddly I don't think I have ever seen it in the theory books I used when I was learning. I am very interested in how musicians arrive at organising the major scale in this way and why they do and how profound or even mundane the discovery is to them personally. I would really love to talk to someone about this subject if you are ever inclined. Don't worry I won't be offended if you prefer not to, but it might be worth considering talking to someone like Jazz Guitar Scrapbook about the history of this approach. It might make for interesting content. In any event, I have been thinking about music theory for over twenty years and had I seen this video way back in the beginning I think it would have saved me a lot of time and confusion. Judging by the comments below it is an welcome epiphany for many people so I thank you again for taking the time to help others better understand music.

[@coarsegoldkid]

I was just telling my wife I wish this guy lived nextdoor, referring to Ricky. He's teaching those of us on his channel music theory as simple as he can make this subject. My old brain hurts.

[@rickysguitar]

Tell your wife I said “Eyup!” to her!

[@taggart8]

Rick does have a tendency to compound his teachings…😅 Brilliant video as usual

[@cfx237music8]

Best music theory lesson I've ever come across in my life. Thank you.

[@katieking8248]

This was a super really good lesson. I watched the original video where you went off on this tangent, and this one is even better than the original! Thank you sincerely for helping me understand. I actually look forward to noodling around with this stuff on my guitar now instead of dreading it. Amazing.

[@mr.b6789]

Thank you! This is much appreciated 👍 I don't understand it completely yet, but it definitely helps grasping music theory. As a teenager I played classic guitar (on a Spanish guitar), it's now 30 years later and I started playing again. This time on an electric. Since I forgot everything and I never really understood in the first place, I have set myself the goal of understanding music theory before trying to learn chords. It's been a month now and I'm feeling comfortable the way this is going. But admittedly it's only because of you, I don't think I saw it so well explained somewhere else.

[@Chimp_No_1]

Tangents are incredibly important ! We always learn something ! Thanks for sharing !

[@The_History_Man]

You are the God of Music Theory. I’ve learned (and understood) more chord theory from the three videos of yours that I have watched so far than all the other theory lessons, books and videos I’ve used over MANY years of playing the guitar. Who knew that Modes could actually make sense! I’m really enjoying music theory for once! I may have to buy your book! 🤣

[@Steviepinhead]

Hard hitting! An excellent summation and (dare I say it) extension of so many things you have previouly pounded into our little noggins.

[@shadynaqiyyullah4411]

somebody sponsor Ricky an Rocketbook or Elfinbook .He deserves it. maybe a couple of likes will help.

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Waiting for your book to arrive. You are the only person I have seen that talks about the circle of thirds. I have also never heard extended chords explained so well

[@djsmartmonkey]

Gold

[@gu9008]

Thanks ricky looking very professional love the content .

[@bigmoo4572]

Great lesson and great instructor! You deserve more than the price of your book. Verified purchase. Thank you for all you have shared.

[@JohnB-ht1hq]

Thanks Ricky for a this lesson and all your other videos. These plus your book have cleared up 20 years of fog for me about music theory. You’re a fantastic teacher!

[@Born2RiffRock]

Incredible lesson. His book is amazing. Ive had it about 3 months and to see each lesson explained is a perfect way to learn theory .. best book on guitar and theory ive bought in the 50 years of playing. Upper extentions and modes explained so perfect. Chord building explained better than my guitar teacher. KZbin and people like Ricky show us things we had no idea of in the 1970s. Thanks Ricky

[@user-wc7ld7vh1k]

Good job ricky! More power!!!😊❤

[@thunderace4588]

Thank you for making this easy to comprehend lesson for us Ricky.

[@simonbrewer6045]

I bought the book awhile back which is great to have to refer to after each lesson. The lesson above is soooo goood, I’ve watched it three times now. If like me you’ve struggled to really get to grips with modes then watch this lesson it’ll completely demystify them.

[@Gadjolinos]

Thank you for these great explanations. I could not find an easier way to explain this subject.

[@jixal]

That was actually perfect. Well done and thanks for sharing. Laid out super well and easy to follow on what can be so complex for people new to music theory.

[@israelrivera835]

Ricky...rocks! No, really, really rocks! 🏅👍😄 I'm buying your book!

[@tashnung]

Thank you so much, very good explanation and useful

[@marnixdelbeke9636]

Thanks Ricky, just bought your book.

[@georgescanvas]

Enjoyed watching your tutorial !

[@janvanzuilekom]

This is just brilliant , theory is for most guitar players boring and that’s an understatement but this explanation is helpful from the start , thx

[@ReneBPena]

Love the graphics Ricky

[@HandyL]

Great video!

[@Hotrod66149]

Maybe it’s the accent but when you explain it the lights come on and I can see, I bought the ebook to show how much I appreciate the work you’ve done, thank you!

[@Dave-nm3xc]

This is one of the best lessons on theory I've ever watched! Thank you. 🙏

[@charlesarmstrong5292]

Exceptionally well explained Ricky. Thanks a stack!!

[@mkl01_99]

Excellent, indeed masterful. TY.

[@drewdunn2066]

Just subscribed. You Brilliant, British, Beast. Every Good Band.. Excellent device for learning.

[@SiEmG]

yeah, the half first part i understood it. very good job.. the second part that we needed to generalize i lost it.. also you may have not gie nthe same energy as AT THE START BECAUSE IT'S A LOT OF TIME TO RECORD IT. gOOD JOB THOUGH, YOU ARE A GREAT TEACHER, i SUBSCRIBBED :) very complete and charismatic :)

[@rectify2003]

I was worried about Watching this video because it looked pretty scary as a new musician. You explained it very well. You're right about Tri being a trifle 😀

[@Bigbobtube]

Thanks!

[@rickysguitar]

Thank you, very much appreciated!

[@edwinwoods8294]

This is brilliant. This was an , “ aha “ moment for me. This is simpler than I thought. How can this not help you create. It’s an aide Not a crutch. Use it for good only. Not evil. lol Knowledge is power. … kinda . Applied knowledge is exponential.

[@quimlima]

Man, you made something very complex look surprisingly simple. Congrats! I wish the folks who decided upon the greek names for modes had a system like yours :) One question though, sorry if my question is basic: all that you explained uses as example the CMajor scale, what would change if we wanted it on Cminor? Example. If the scale is Cminor, would the rule still be I ii iii IV V vi viiº ? and the order DFACEDGB?

[@joellewis8908]

Great lesson. Thank you very much. With the Aeolian wasn't there to be a flat 7th? Did miss a statement? Thanks again.🙂

[@joellewis8908]

I watched again and I missed you note. Thanks for keeping me on my toes.

[@Mackenzilla]

Trying to understand practical application here, specifically in the context of lead guitar here, say I'm playing over a backing track in the key of A and the progression moves from I to IV, if I play A Ionian then D Lydian, I'm using the same 7 notes, so is there any extra work I need to do (highlight the colour notes, maybe start on the D root?) or will the context of the backing track alone give those notes a Lydian sound/feeling?

[@onetruetroy]

@9:43 “every song that you ever *want* to learn to play, every song comes from _improvisation_ first” 👍

[@keithdavis2601]

I'm looking at someones take on the old (I think it's a Jazz Standard) Song "I Hear A Rhapsody" and trying to figure out the chords since all they give is the Chord formula Label - Like A-6b5 etc...and I get to a "C alt" chord. What does that mean ? I'm guessing that you just get to pick whatever "extension", (now that I know what to call them.) I guess a 9th, an 11th or 13th or some variation thereof. I settled on a C7#9 because it sounded good in the context. I guess that's what your supposed to do.

[@Hneel65]

So, if I understand correctly, according to the circle of 3rds, 7-chord has actually two different chords inside. For example: C maj7 (CEGB) = C (CEG) + Em (EGB). I'm confused.

[@beresfordromeo]

You quite right and not at all confused.

[@joeheuft]

Good light bulb moment. You just uncovered one of the key ideas [no pun intended] behind tonal modulation (i.e., making interesting music).

[@craigmccolm285]

Got the book, but this seems way over my head . Guess I should go back to the beginning. Lots of info but almost like a foreign language to me.

[@rickysguitar]

It's a HUGE lesson. Too much to take in if you're not ready. Livestreams tend to go deep. Great for those that need it. This vid will always be here for you to come back to Craig!

[@pixelpoet]

Can’t seem to locate a spiral bound copy of your book dude?

[@rickysguitar]

It's here :) rickysguitar.com/spiral

[@pixelpoet]

@@rickysguitar found it thanks. Ordered.

[@davidatyson]

Do you still have your Facebook “club” page?

[@bigmoo4572]

Whenever you see a 9, 11, or 13 in a chord form, just subtract seven to find the correct note.

[@rickysguitar]

But make sure to factor in the bridging 7th note :)

[@risteardohaodha23]

I was with you until you said this: “If you don’t understand key signatures, you can’t play in every key” For some reason, this irks me. Maybe it’s because I have trouble with understanding theory on paper (though I do like the way you’ve been presenting these concepts). I have a some practical applied understanding of these concepts, but I’m having trouble learning it on an intellectual level. For example I’m able to transpose chords of a song to another key if somebody asks for the song to be played in a different key, I work it out on the fret board but I don’t necessarily understand it on an intellectual level about what’s going on. I guess I just need somebody to show me on the guitar itself. For some reason it makes more sense to me if it’s shown that way. This is not meant as a diss. I’m just throwing out my thoughts and expressing my own frustrations . 🙏🏻

[@rickysguitar]

I have tons of videos on my channel that answer your troubles. Watch this to understand key signatures: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paK3Z6GajKd7b7M

[@risteardohaodha23]

@@rickysguitar Thank you Ricky, I will delve deeper. Thanks for replying 🙏🏼💜✨

[@dabiededoo]

5:05 why is E not 10 because its already 3.. but F is not 4 but 11 and A is not 6 but 14? and D not 2 but 9?...

[@ksharpe10]

Ahh, but that is another lesson Sus 2, sus 4, sus6, it just keeps us on our TOES!!!!

[@dabiededoo]

@@ksharpe10 oh it is in order.. thats great thanks (i only practice guitar for week.. so this is all new i know the scales but i dont know the connection or the chords in them i still only know G C A E D Add9 if i have that one right.. but thats only the first 3 frets that being used with those i know

[@ericprobinson]

Way too many commercials in your videos can’t finish it

[@rickysguitar]

I can’t do anything about that I’m afraid. That’s why I have KZbin premium. Haven’t seen an ad for years! And the music is just as good as Spotify.

[@CHILLERNICKELLS]

ublock origin brotha

[@blaketurner7989]

Your weakness is what's holding you back