Music Theory Everyone SHOULD KNOW | Chords, Progressions and Keys

[@bradsims7089]

I love the contrast between Rick trying to figure out what two colors make green and then flawlessly reciting every chord tone in every mode from memory.

[@soulextracter]

It's like when Sherlock Holmes didn't know that the sun don't orbit the earth.

[@joedwyer3297]

​@@soulextracterhahaha good reference!

[@bobbywillis1466]

I’ve never seen a bigger goldmine of knowledge than this channel

[@DrWhom]

Then you ain't seen much.

[@theray1319]

So so grateful to you Mr Beato

[@aqwty9807]

"Blue and red together you get green"

[@aaroncole7736]

I totally agree. All I got is my guitar and my youtube, and woods. I can't wait till I can buy his books.

[@davidharrington1133]

Rick's the man

[@joycesanders4898]

I've learned more about chord progressions in the last 10 minutes than I believe I have in the last 20 yrs...thanks Rick.👍🎶👨‍🎓

[@DrWhom]

Oh come on, much as I like Rick, this "explanation" is chaotic, illogical and all over the place. And excellent sources are available.

[@chillydill4703]

@@DrWhom Well, everything is relative. I used to read music flawless when I was younger playing violin, then I stopped doing it for a lot of years reading drums instead and forgot everything. THIS 20min isch just gave me all those years back. Thanks Rick!

[@joetroutt7425]

One day I will have that light bulb moment and everything will make sense but still it baffles me.

[@dannoharlski]

Definitely will help getting out of the I-IV-V, I-vi-IV-V rut. Lots of new ideas!

[@donniesimpson9639]

In my late 50s. Playing since I was 10. This site gives me the sense of when I got to hang out with my first guitar instructor.

[@Curtislow2]

THE twinkling of genius in your eye when you you talk music is infectious.

[@lowellmorton1708]

It's good hearing this teaching. I've used so much of it over the years. I've taught piano and have always stressed the circle of 5ths. I've taught my students that to find out the key fro the key signature, in sharps, the last sharp will be 1/2 step from the key. F# is the last in G; D# is the last sharp in E. In flats, the next to the last flat is the name of the key. In two flats, Bb and Eb the key is Bb/ Bb, Eb, Ab, DB, and Gb - the key is Db. So incredible how it works. Thanks again, Rick. You rock!

[@AlexVonCrank]

You are doing the musical world a great service by condensing all of this into practical digestible episodes. Pay attention folks. And to those that know this... can you also explain it this well? Great work Rick!!

[@duckbrew]

Probably not. This shit's confusing. I barely made it thru algebra I in HS

[@AlexVonCrank]

@Dex Vox it's only confusing if you try to understand it all at once. Music theory is a language, so you have to take baby steps first. If you don't understand something, go back to the basics until you do.

[@Ephesia612]

As for remembering the sharps through the clock I found that from key of g its 6th gets a sharp and it is kept to the next key so example is g,a,b,c,d,e#,f,g then key of d is d,e#,f,g,a,b#, c ,d then in key of e is same principle keep the previous keys sharp and add sharp to its 6th note. I hope that was expressed coherently.

[@sonovoxx]

Looking forward to Rick's new album 'Colorblind'...

[@Grantesq]

Now this is the kind of channel I come to KZbin for. Someone passionate and knowledgeable talking about what they love. The kind of passion that makes me want to know why they do what they do.

[@elenbrandt290]

I am living in the Beato Book - worth its weight in gold if you really want to learn. I print out the sections that pertain to the on-line lessons and then study/practice the hell out of them. Not easy at times - but if you dig in, it comes and you move forward. Don't whine, don't cry, don't kvetch - just do the work. I am really grateful Rick. Thanks a bazillion!

[@bourne1828]

Just getting into music theory, and this came just in time for me. I'm more inspired than ever, definitely picking up the book. Thank you so much Rick.

[@PIANOSTYLE100]

You are one of the clearest teacher on the web.

[@darthskelter]

Man. If I had money I would pay happily. You deserve everysingle pennie of your job. Knowledge does not come out of nowhere. It is obvious you spent a lot of time with your instruments. Thank you very much!

[@johnbouttell5827]

3:03 Blue + Yellow pigment yields the color green Yellow paint reflects most light at long wavelengths and absorbs light at short wavelengths. Because blue paint and yellow paint both reflect middle (green appearing) wavelengths when blue and yellow paint are mixed together, the mixture appears green

[@apokswitch6378]

I’ve been a musician all my life and theory was a weak point for me for years (lacking in my early music education almost entirely sadly). I am still learning and now having found your channel, things are FINALLY clicking. I love the way you teach and light bulbs are continuously going off as I watch and take notes. I wish I could have had you teach me in person long ago. You are a fantastic teacher! Thank you so much. Times are tough right now, but I found a way to buy your Beato book just today and cannot wait to devour it. Again, thank you so much for spreading your knowledge and enthusiasm of music.

[@yenknoester5661]

Thank you very much for this amazing explanation! After 23 years of playing guitar I now finally understand what the circle of fifths is for, and how to apply secondary and parallel chords. Thank you so much for sharing this information🙏

[@VS-rv5xh]

I am so grateful for this channel! It gets always more interesting! Playing guitar for 12 years but never learned theory.. As an IT student ....this is heavy stuff! I have to watch reaaaally slowly

[@ajmusic4500]

You really have no excuse for not becoming as good as you can be when resources like this and teachers like Rick are free and so easily accessible. All we have to do is put in the time

[@Timliu92]

Exactly mate. Many people think music is all about being talented right from the beginning - in reality you have to put in a ton of work to get there.

[@data_and_sports]

Incredible lesson, exact thing I needed to make progress with my music! Immediately got the book after watching this video. Rick, you are creating a difference in people's lives.

[@_aaron.ojeda_]

This is crazy!! Never seen a guy explaining music theory as good as you Rick, please continue doing this section and thank you for all the information you give us👏🙌✨

[@callmedeno]

I've watched your other videos like this, this is absolutely your most clear concise version, your best work for beginners imo. Plus I started painting recently and I never had a real understanding of the context of the circle of fifths but it exactly maps on to literal color-mixing, darks and brights, warm and cool etc. Thanks!

[@StrokedTac]

It would be amazing if you put out a DVD of you going through The Beato Book in a faced paced format like this. I know it would be a major project but I would pre-order it for sure.

[@atanasprodatanasov9233]

God Bless you Rick Beato... I have played the bass for 20 years... always learning tunes by ear... never paid attention to theory. Starting today I will learn as much as I can. God Bless you Sir!

[@deepsix1827]

I rang the bell. I need to re-watch this several times as it's a little over my head. I'm hoping to grasp it at some point. I taught myself how to play guitar by copying finger positions for chords. After learning to play the chords, I started to recognize which songs used them. I don't even know the name of the chords I'm playing, but somehow managed to learn enough chords to play entire classic rock songs.

[@ExasBits]

Associate ALL the things. I can find any major key just by memorizing the I IV V progression in C, a clock face and BEAD. I already have this lesson memorized because I know those three things and how major, minor and dominant chords are made. The new stuff I learned from this lesson was easy to associate to the previous things mentioned in this comment. Associations help you memorize more while having to remember less.

[@stevesanderson8360]

Well, this time, I made it almost 3 minutes before I was totally lost

[@jasonfella265]

haha I know, right?? Actually, I could follow most of this video, but I played violin for 8 years, and guitar for like 20. Most of his videos I get lost in the first couple minutes haha

[@amandaf3601]

Sameee

[@MrSmoothasf]

30 years on guitar and I still dont get this stuff

[@TheHesseJames]

He is running through this. Best you look for pencil and paper (remember those?) and copy the charts, stop the video, play the chords, continue the video.

[@bernardosantos8020]

That a new record?

[@AdonisMediaProductions]

Very concise, I'm a total beginner when it comes to theory, and apart from the circle of fifths I got that lesson crystal clear, a real testament to your teaching, Mr. B

[@Goofhonk]

This was very helpful! Great explanation! Hint: secondary chords are a fifth apart, so are guitar strings! The secondary chord will be the note directly above (save for the second string).

[@andrewmallard2301]

I have found the circle of 5ths (and 4ths) invaluable in learning/understanding so much of the theory of music. Truly, I feel it is invaluable. I love the way Rick is thinking ahead of what he is writing - we all do it :) Oh, and I bought the package, so thank you Rick, for some quality content

[@craign8ca]

Wow Rick. You've helped this 65 year old, half Italian guy understand chord progressions. Memorizing them is another thing.

[@guitarjag1]

Thank you so much. I wrote a song and couldn't figure out why an F sharp major chord worked so well in a progression in D major to the point where F# minor didn't sound right...now I know it's the V of vi and the progression goes from G to F sharp. You're awesome for all you do!

[@mikebranda7585]

You are a saint for sharing this!! I’m so extremely tired of the 1 5 6m 4 box that every song is written in nowadays. Over and over. People need to watch this!! There is life outside of the box!! 😊🙌🏽 I’m a proud Beato book owner. Thanks for everything you do!

[@ohrenschmaus3479]

This is the best lessons in theory that I ever got so far. Maybe after playing guitar for some years now I'm a little bit more relaxed after I realized that I could not learn to play like my heroes, because I'm too old to become that good but I found my place in doing the music. This lesson gave me the Information for memorizing the circle of fifth with all the sharps and flats during the first view. It is amazing how easy it was and how easy to build every scale from there. And as a benefit I got the second dominant on top. Great lesson, it opens, no it blew my mind.

[@ZeroMod]

No matter how much you think you know, then there's Rick Beato! Truly - gone over this stuff for decades, but hearing somebody new with great musicality by nature, you always glean some new insights and perspective, Kudos Rick!

[@cocvhecv]

Learning something new can be so intimidating, but it really drives home the point that it's just a matter of frequent use and training, when an expert like Mr. Beato might get a little rusty on color theory. Just that little moment really took the edge off diving into music theory.

[@veggimellom1872]

No Rick, you are awesome! I am watching and taking notes and doing everything you tell us to do. and my understanding of music has gone wild. i am writing and writing the circle of fifths ,and i am doing it until i can reference it like i snap my fingers. thank you for doing this. you are a real guitarist. Every guitarist should share everything to anyone who wants to know. i also had a guy like your neighbour, (sry my poor english) that showed me all 5 patterns and the connection to the major scale, like you told in one of your videos. i hope i meet you one day. i dont look up to you, but i dont look down on anyone either.

[@lastdaysguitar]

This is basic music taught with perfection and enthusiasm! I doubt there are more than a handful of people on KZbin who every video create light bulbs over peoples heads like Rick does. I have been a follower for years, you have (and are) a great gift, Rick - and now am steering my grandson (new guitarist) this way.

[@JaeElise]

within the first two minutes, I already get what you're saying and im not even done with the video. even tho this is a lengthy video, I appreciate the simplicity instead of all the theatrics & edits people put in videos. Thank you ☺️

[@sharonworn9609]

Purple...thank you so much for this. I took music theory loooong ago in high school and we never made it past the linear roman numeral (nashville) setting. They started doing perfect 4ths and 5ths then the semester would end. We never went over this part of it. So thank you, Mr Beato. As a wanna be songwriter, this helps diversify my palette of colors.

[@jerkov420]

Man you've just summed up what I've been striving to self teach myself for 20 years. This is great! Everything makes sense now. Thanks Rick!

[@tebald]

Hi Rick, I found you on accident I’m always looking for new and interesting people, I’ve been a subscriber for several months now, I’ve been player guitar for many years, and not really understanding much about what I play, I’ve wanted to learn I just haven’t put the time into it. You have a lot energy when speaking, enough to give me inspiration to actually understand what I’m doing and not just doing the “parrot” thing where I’m just repeating back what others have written, I picked up you book last week. I’m always look forward to the videos, keep it up, And Thank you Tony

[@barryjmccormack]

This is by far the best lesson for song writers you have ever done -Fantastic !!!! - jeez what a great video

[@Autumn_Forest_]

He’s speaking Greek to the 19th power for me, but I still “liked” the vid and watched the whole thing (ads too) bc I think I’m just musically dyslexic, and it’s not Rick’s fault. He seems like a good teacher, and I enjoy his vids.

[@jerkov420]

Well i guess this isn't for the total beginner. You gotta understand the basic I ii iii IV V vi progression first. For me this video explained the relationship of the parallel and secondary dominant chords, and why they work.

[@ho11owbone]

naa man you just need to practice and youll understand it if you really want to.

[@SneedBass]

Yeah this isn't a total beginner lesson. There's things you'd have to know before learning this. I would say this is an intermediary lesson and not basics lesson. I took an introduction to music theory in college and at the end we had finished the circle of fiths. Don't worry though just learn at your own pace and then it will all make sense.

[@DavidBallin]

I've been so keen on re-learning music theory now as an adult with curiosity. This video was so digestible and honestly taught me so much about music that had never clicked before. Thank you a million!

[@muddyexport5639]

Your board work gave me the logic of what I’d used up to a point Innately via self-taught “monkey see, monkey do” learning via figuring out and playing along with recordings. Now I have a more expanded logic set. Really a good job of explaining. Saving this one. The math of music.

[@ckurtz]

this is easily the best music theory video I've ever watched and it's been way more helpful than the hundreds of other videos I've watched. thanks man.

[@ericoneill2142]

I took a 16 week piano course and learned more from this 30 minute video than I did in that course. Thanks!

[@johnnytruck2009]

It's sinking in. I feel like i am just scratching the surface. It still looks like a circle. But i see flashes of the puzzle with each piece. Thank you Rick!

[@mercuryli3872]

Thank you Rick for the condensed lesson!! After a year of classical piano training I finally realized how much I suck at music theory and have started figuring out things on my own. I actually understand everything you taught in the video! Now heading to the memorization work~~Thanks again!

[@Nautilus1972]

I know nothing about music, but I subscribed because of the way Rick talks about music.

[@boatfloat123]

This guy is absolutely unbelievable. Bravo

[@theray1319]

Long time lurker of your work Mr B. Love your passion for Everything Music! It all started when I saw your music theory video in February and I've been glued to your channel ever since

[@JimKernix]

At 21:30 you do the circle of fifths, which I know, but I just noticed something for the first time. If you use C > F# to split the circle, then keys with the same # of accidentals follow the intervals of the whole tone scale: F > G is a M2, Bb to D is a M3, Eb to A is a #4/b5, Ab to E is a #5, and Db to B (Cb) is a b5/m7. Using the sharps as the first tone in the interval, then that pattern reverses with G to F a m7, D to Bb\A# a #5, etc.

[@fredacuneo5180]

Simply awesome sir. 8 weeks of college level theory in just 30 minutes. Thank you. I played this for my daughter who is studying piano and violin.

[@taylorbush5534]

You have the best music related channel on KZbin. This information is amazing as a new musician. Thank you.

[@songsmithy07]

The 1st time I watched this video, my head was spinning. Now I not only understand it, I am excited to start using it. Thank you, Rick!

[@TheDazlermac]

Best 30 minute explanation - totally makes sense. Thank you Rick, this will really help me get started with your book. The leg up I needed.

[@massacrationable]

Rick you are literally changing my life here

[@agustinusyosef2157]

one of the best 30 min spent in my life.

[@zrodanen2]

Hey Rick thank you , thank you a looot man . As a medium intermediate dilettante guitar player and wanting to step up to a new level , trying to compose instrumental music , your lesson opened up an enormous door to understanding chord progressions in thousands of songs . Amazing . I'm your big fan . You know everything about music . Could I know one fifth haha ! Greetings from Brazil !

[@rich5354]

Imagine 20 to 30 KZbin notifications from your subs, nightmare. I check my subs for new videos when I open KZbin at my convenience. Thats why Rick. I don't miss anything. Keep up the good work Sir. You are a vip of the tube.

[@Thrash155]

@Rick Beato, your Book and these videos have helped me so much. Thank You for the insight into music theory. Something I should have learn 20+ years ago.

[@wegert1]

Well, this one FINALLY did it for me. Went all in on the Beato book and some merch. I'm finally starting to get it! Thanks Rick!

[@jackh577]

Great lesson Rick. Thank you so much. After several years of playing, I've just recently started to study the Circle of 5th's and theory. I'm loving it. My very first lesson was similar to yours, although instead of being taught the circle of fifths to figure out the notes of each key, I was told to remember the major interval progression of whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole half. Then taught that the 1, 4, 5 were Major and 2,3,6 minor. I'm very glad I leaned those things so early! Its very cool learning about parallel chords and how they are used in a composition. So glad I'm know learning about more theory. Thanks for sharing so much. Your knowledge and background is amazing and inspiring!!!

[@Tashas.Truth.Tarot.]

Thank you so much. What you are doing is truly amazing! The music industry and all of us are extremely grateful for your knowledge, talent and experience

[@the.brad.thomas]

Great video!!! I'll definitely need to re-watch this ad infinitum to really understand even the circle of fifths, but the way Rick describes it makes the information easily digestable

[@nyx9208]

I'll probably come back to this a couple times thanks for the free lecture man I appreciate it

[@vincepierce7789]

Idk how it works Just yesterday was searching for content related to circle of fifths and maj/min scale order and this video just pop up in my feed Thank you for this magic, Rick🙏🏻

[@johnnyd63]

Great refresh course! Nigel Tufel from Spinal Tap said 11th chords were called that because it means you play them 11 times.

[@sonicbutter]

I showed this to my Jazz Band class today, Rick! Great reinforcement of what I've been teaching them. Loved the addition of the parallel chords. Thanks!

[@jacobrichman832]

When you played the C & C7 it reminded me of Big Me by Foo Fighters.

[@Liand666]

i learn a lot lessons of musical theory from this Djentleman. thanks Mr Rick Beato. now i can write my own music ,build a riff, improve,and play it correctly. thank you so much sir.

[@Skypie61]

For me, this lesson just made sense and registered so easy. Could be the Beato Book, but I also believe it is Rick and his teaching...👍😃

[@DrWhom]

Honestly?

[@garanceadrosehn9691]

With a million subscribers there are always going to be some who do not know the basics. I think it's great to do a few "basic theory" videos like this, and then have a list of links to these basic theory videos. Then when people ask questions or get frustrated with other videos they can come back and review these basic-theory videos.

[@enricopersia4290]

Rick sorry if I don't ring the bell but it's difficult for me to follow along at your time, but I always watch later every single live and take notes to schedule my jams on your topics. For example, right now I'm starting to practice and find voicings on the IV - I cadence you were teaching some days ago :)

[@UgurMemis]

Dear Rick, I've been following u since you have started your channel. I've bought your book and learnt tons of things form you and still learning. Tnx so much. You have improved my musical ability. I want a small thing form you; since you are also a great guitarist, you aren't playing your guitar wrong but it buzzes in nearly all of your videos. Please fix it or take it to a luthier 🙂 again tnx for being and led us the right way in music. Respect

[@andywason3414]

Watched this video and scratched my head a bit. Dug out the theory books, tinkled on my guitar (I know chords and note names and very basic theory) Checked out some music theory sites. (for example the whole deal with 7th chords confused me). I made a bunch of notes for reference, and spent an hour this morning going through this video. I now understand it thoroughly. Great work Rick!

[@mikemeiners5526]

Insanely helpful. Clear, concise and quick. So much in one place! I'll be watching this on a loop. Thanks Rick!

[@KevinQualls]

I thought I was in this tiny room but, when you say it and draw it, the floodlights come on and I realize I've been standing in a warehouse of musical possibility! Thank you so much!

[@voriskinlaw9775]

This Is Basics That A Working 🥁🎻🎺🎹🎷ian Should Know-Period!!!!

[@frozendivots1564]

I agree with Allan Holdsworth, the fretboard is one long scale and one massive chord. Just learn the geometry and it’s sound. Names are merely names...once I personalized the fretboard my skills took off.

[@dj-h8735]

Thank you Rick. I learned everything by ear and learning it that way is not condusive to trying to show or teach. That was the best explaination of the Circle I ever had that will stick in my head. Your videos are exactly what I need to show how music theory works. Thanks again so much.

[@philferguson4195]

There are 3 primary colors which all colors can be made: red blue &yellow Red+blue=purple, blue +yellow =green,red+yellow =orange

[@randomexcuse]

That's what is known as subtractive colour (also referred to as CMYK), but there is also additive colour (aka RGB) where you can approximate all human visible colours by combining red, green and blue.

[@TyRobertsmedia]

I really got a ton out of this video! Knowing the sharps and flats in a given key using the cycle of 5ths was a mind blower.

[@dobro.don87]

I absolutely love songs that use the Maj 3 chord. Ophelia(the Band), Deal(Jerry Garcia) for example. The major third of the Maj 3 chord is a flat 2 to the tonic, so it makes for some colorful and chromatic tones for soloing over. Lots of fun. Thanks for all the great content!

[@jasonfella265]

Most of Rick's videos are so hard to understand, because the info is SO complex and I think he doesn't realize how much he's throwing out there haha. I'm in the middle of his book right now, and even that is hard to keep up with him, at times. But this video is absolute GOLD. He cleared up a few things I'd always wondered about for years. Never realized why they called it the Circle of Fifths until this video haha. Keep up the good work, Rick!!

[@marcusbevz6500]

Rick beato is the only person that actually taught me how to finally not just learn the circle of fifths but apply how to use it, but what if I use different modes like Lydian with the #4 wouldn’t it affect how I can use the circle of fifths?

[@donaldryder5534]

I understood this one better than most - your pacing and explanations were great.

[@ckjjclan]

Screen capture for the win! THANK YOU Rick.. so very much!

[@Davepotnoodle]

This is the best music theory video I've ever watched, The circle of fifths finally makes sense to me (even if I don't have it memorised yet)

[@rolfthrane9363]

this is first semester teaching at music school - but man, I wish I had a professor like him. This is well explained - almost idiot proof

[@markokovacevic3225]

This video is the holy grail of music understanding. Thank you Mr Beato!

[@aracron]

Mind blown... Interactive book bought! Thank you so much for everything you do!

[@timdegrave6428]

Thank you. Btw. The order of sharps starts at 11 o’clock and goes clockwise. The flats start at 10 o’clock and go counter clockwise.

[@911archiv]

i had the problem to remember the order of the circle and for me it worked like this. I know C and the 1st 5th (G). From there i added 1 to the C and know that the next Note is a D. Same for the G which gets me to the A etc. That helped me to meorize the circle of fith much faster and also was a good formula to remember if i got stucked somewhere. Second trick that helped me to memorize the right Sharps was to remeber that the Sharps are allways one half step lower the Note. So, if i know the right Order of the Circle, i can get easily the right Notes for the Sharps. For me that "longer" way works fine bcause i understanded the mechanism behind the circle of 5th. Maybe that is helpful for someone out there.

[@Gymnasticsislife-u2u]

F# C# G# D# A# E# B# I use this acronym for the sharp side of the circle of 5ths. Frank carries gold down an empty barge. Love to listen to your knowledge of music Rick, Thanks.

[@leocaffeine]

Thank you for sharing your knowlegment with us. There are a lot of information on internet however you make things become easier. I will start this week working hard on it. 🤘🏽

[@jimwoodard64]

Continue to enjoy the videos, Rick. Keep 'em coming.

[@twist666969]

I'm half way through and all I have to say is Thank U. This has opened so many more doors for me. ♥ thank u Rick Cheers Twist- lost cadaver

[@jonathanbladen3513]

This has been more useful than 90% of the lessons out there.

[@markb9419]

Superb. Best music teacher on the net