Music Theory For Dum-Dums 🎵 FULL BEGINNER COURSE 🎵

UPDATE: My intermediate/advanced level course is available now! You can check it out here:
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Today's video is my FULL "music theory for dum-dums" crash course! Music theory 101!
Look, I know most people don't think music theory lessons are as interesting as we piano teachers do... so I'm trying to keep this video interesting.
This is going to be music theory explained on a broad level, and all the basic concepts will be laid out for you in this free course.
Specifically, we're going to look at how music chords theory and music scales theory tie together to create a real SONG.
We'll definitely also cover chord progressions theory too.
That's the thing, we can talk about music theory for beginners all day long...
But actually showing you how to USE this within the context of REAL SONGS is what's going to make sense of it all.
When learning about music theory piano is definitely the best instrument to illustrate the concepts on. But what you'll learn in this video is also applicable to guitar, or any other instrument.
(Here's a link to my Piano By Ear course that I mention in the video: bit.ly/piano-by-ear-coreylennox)
What we cover in this course:
- Music theory overview
- Melodies
- Scales
- Diatonic chords
- Chord progressions
- Finding the key of a song
- Major & minor chords
- Primary chords
- Minor scales
- Finding the relative and parallel minor scales
- Natural, harmonic, and melodic minor
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:35 Section 1: The Big Picture
1:44 The Song Equation
4:32 Basic Keyboard Layout
5:13 Intervals
6:03 Section 2: Melody & Scales
6:52 Melody Examples
7:45 Why Scales Matter
9:44 How to Make Scales
11:30 The Golden Scale Formula
16:06 Section 2 Action Steps / Recap
16:39 Section 3: Creating Chords
19:26 How Real Songs Use Chords
20:52 Chords From Different Scales
23:03 Section 3 Recap / Action Steps
23:50 Section 4: Chord Progressions
24:14 The Legendary Chord Progression
26:23 Primary Chords
27:20 Transposing Chords
28:40 Section 4 Recap / Action Steps
29:13 Section 5: Finding Your Key
30:05 With Sheet Music
32:00 Without Sheet Music
34:16 Section 5 Recap / Action Steps
34:47 Section 6: Putting it All Together
38:33 Why Bother With Music Theory?
44:27 Section 6 Recap / Action Step
46:11 Chord Types
52:31 Inversions
53:12 Examining Diatonic Chords
55:40 Relative Pitch
57:12 Section 7 Recap / Action Step
57:52 Section 8: Minor Scales
58:48 Relative Method
1:01:41 Parallel Method
1:04:11 Natural Minor
1:04:43 Harmonic Minor
1:06:23 Melodic Minor
1:07:09 Section 8 Recap
1:07:34 Minor Recap Example
1:10:16 Section 8 Action Steps
1:10:38 Section 9: Conclusion
1:10:54 Songwriting
1:11:18 Ear Training
1:12:10 Improvising
1:12:59 Final Thoughts
1:13:41 Final Recap
Remember, the biggest thing is to PRACTICE this stuff (as I show you in the 6th section) in order to get better at it.
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions!
- Corey
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[@CoreyLennox]

🎵 My full music theory course (including the intermediate AND advanced levels) finally here! 👉🏻 bit.ly/coreylennox-music-theory If you want to learn more from me, don’t wait around because after the next 20 enrollments, the price goes up. Looking forward to sharing this with you 🙂

[@winnimina4137]

I want to do your lessons how do I srart and what's t h e cost

[@tomo-ij6ou]

"after the next 20 enrollments, the price goes up.".... sounds like a late night TV commercial.

[@user-gy4xp2tu6f]

what's that moving under your feet?

[@christineboddy4420]

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[@R.Akerman-oz1tf]

Feel the Earth move under the feet.@@user-gy4xp2tu6f

[@robertw.fuller3080]

I had a math teacher whose motto was "Give Away the Secrets." And to my astonishment, he proceeded to do so in writing the clearest text on Vector Spaces extant. You have done the same, Corey. This is the clearest intro to music theory on the internet.

[@Noam_.Menashe]

A bit late but may I ask what's the name of your teacher? Already learnt vector spaces but could always use brushing up or finding new niche things.

[@jeanpaulaliaga8624]

Please share who is that wonderful teacher and does ge have a utube channel?

[@veesharie6106]

💯

[@swapansanyal4951]

Very effective video From : Swapan Kumar Sanyal

[@aminmino4625]

I agree

[@thelmasessions5143]

Hi Corey. I'm a 76 year old woman and I'm learning to play the piano. I have a piano course I purchased from The Great Courses. I love Dr. Pike and her method. I have made progress with her lessons. I just learn to play the Lullaby by Brahm. My problem is that since it's a recorded corse, I can't ask her questions but I just found the solution. I watched your entire program and subscribed to your channel so I can have another great teacher to continue learning this great art, and make my dream of playing the piano come true. Your lesson is excellent. You're great at teaching the music theory that most people want to skip. I'm your new follower.

[@wasted-potential]

Finally, a lesson that calls me out by name in the title

[@McConaughey_83]

That comment was funny enough and then I saw your KZbin handle 😂. This is random, but if you're ever struggling and need somebody to listen, talk or pray with you, hit me up. Like I said, completely random and maybe even creepy to you (if so, I'm sorry), but just felt the need to tell you that. Take care. Matt

[@paul577]

I’m 71 and actually blown away by your detailed explanation to most of the topics you touched on that have always confused me in the piano, great job Corey, I will rewatch this video over and over while practicing as I go along until I’m totally comfortable with everything that you so diligently outlined for us to follow along…thank you kindly!

[@vspatmx7458]

1:35 Section 1: The Big Picture 1:44 The Song Equation 4:32 Basic Keyboard Layout 5:13 Intervals 6:03 Section 2: Melody & Scales 6:52 Melody Examples 7:45 Why Scales Matter 9:44 How to Make Scales 11:30 The Golden Scale Formula 16:06 Section 2 Action Steps / Recap 16:39 Section 3: Creating Chords 19:26 How Real Songs Use Chords 20:52 Chords From Different Scales 23:03 Section 3 Recap / Action Steps 23:50 Section 4: Chord Progressions 24:14 The Legendary Chord Progression 26:23 Primary Chords 27:20 Transposing Chords 28:40 Section 4 Recap / Action Steps 29:13 Section 5: Finding Your Key 30:05 With Sheet Music 32:00 Without Sheet Music 34:16 Section 5 Recap / Action Steps 34:47 Section 6: Putting it All Together 38:33 Why Bother With Music Theory? 44:27 Section 6 Recap / Action Step 46:11 Chord Types 52:31 Inversions 53:12 Examining Diatonic Chords 55:40 Relative Pitch 57:12 Section 7 Recap / Action Step 57:52 Section 8: Minor Scales 58:48 Relative Method 1:01:41 Parallel Method 1:04:11 Natural Minor 1:04:43 Harmonic Minor 1:06:23 Melodic Minor 1:07:09 Section 8 Recap 1:07:34 Minor Recap Example 1:10:16 Section 8 Action Steps 1:10:38 Section 9: Conclusion 1:10:54 Songwriting 1:11:18 Ear Training 1:12:10 lmprovising 1:12:59 Final Thoughts 1:13:41 Final Recap

[@moxxy3565]

3:12 dog squeaking toy in the background 😂

[@aldormc4252]

Lorelai's squeaky toy

[@13040skin]

I’ve just bought my first piano keyboard at the age of 52. I’ve been looking for something that breaks down the theory. I am amazed at how much you have covered and how simple the theory actually is. Don’t get me wrong putting all this theory into practice May take me years. So many videos out there that drop a major, minor, flat or sharp with no reason is just confusing. I’m 2 days into my journey but already can now find the scale of a note (albeit slowly) but each time I’m programming my brain and getting a little better. This video will probably be all I need for my first years to keep revisiting to grow my knowledge and understanding. It will be a monumental day when I feel ready to look at your intermediate class. Well done on producing a masterpiece “for dummies” that makes complete sense of a language that is foreign to most

[@tonaydachidofr8241]

I have gone through this twice. I am only wondering how it will come into real music. BUT thanks a lot

[@ancilsuasejr.3687]

❤ can I still learn I am now 74 yrs old in as much love music your way of teaching might be possible so inspired when I watch the video. ❤❤❤

[@HYPERYoshi5]

i can't believe how much i learned here i went from feeling like music was impossible to feeling like i could do anything with some time, you're the best corey!

[@CoreyLennox]

That's EXACTLY the right way to think about it! That's the great thing about music. Not everyone can deadlift 500 pounds. Not everyone can jump high enough to slam dunk a basketball. But anyone with hands can play music. It just takes some patience!

[@njabulogumede1893]

Hey Corey 😉! This is Njabulo from Joburg, South Africa🇿🇦. I am self taught and have been stuck, not having an idea how to proceed or what to proceed to. This video has just broken down so many barriers that were holding my progress back☹️ God bless you abundantly man, you just revived my passion for the piano ! Ngiyabonga 🙏🏾 Thank you

[@CoreyLennox]

I love hearing that! That's one of the best feelings, shattering those barriers and getting to a new level of understanding. Keep the music alive my friend!

[@pcash4088]

Excellent tutorial. Definitely took a lot of the mystery out of the basic understanding of music theory. I have a follow up question on the minor scale. Is there a “golden formula” for that also. Root, WHW, WHW, W?

[@BEVERLYRANDOLPH-lx4qu]

Corey, I’m 75 years old and have about 10-12 years of piano lessons as an adult and this is the closest I have ever come to comprehending music theory. I’ve been very fortunate in my teachers but I resisted their attempts to impart theory. I’m going back to the piano after a several-year break and I determined this time I’m going to (a) learn to sight read better, and (b) gain an understanding of theory. This hour and a quarter was clearer than anything I’ve experienced. Thank you. I will apply what I’ve learned this evening and then check out the next video for the next level. Good job and I really appreciate it! BTW, love Lorelei!

[@lizsawley827]

ditto Lorelei....except im 67 yo and havent had a break in learning(almost a breakdown!). I just keep not wanting to give up. Im now tutor free and stuggling along with youtube vids, but now i think my music theory mush in my head has finally just been cleared after watching this.

[@clooooud]

I’m going to study this video over & over again, music theory is the hardest thing I ever tried to understand when it comes to making beats. Thank you!!!

[@marlenebussard2098]

You are the BEST piano teacher I've ever had. THANK YOU! So thorough and so simplified and clear. It literally just clicked for me - how to transpose - and I was SO MAD that NOBODY ever explained it this way to me BEFORE! It makes so much sense now, and I'm so mad that all this time it was this simple. THANK YOU, YOU'RE THE BEST PIANO AND MUSIC THEORY TEACHER EVER. I'm your biggest fan. 🎉

[@CoreyLennox]

That makes me happy to hear! I’m stoked that I was able to help things click for you Marlene 🙌 Now go forth and crush your piano playing dreams!

[@centralartistry4672]

Probably the best break down of music theory out there! I’ve been trying to learn this for months and this video has made it so easy to learn and remember 🔥❤️🙌🏾

[@c0ronariu5]

I did piano for 10 years and ABRSM up to Grade 6, but was never taught why or how to apply any of it. You’ve done more in 90mins than ten years of didactic lessons ever did. Lessons where questions were quashed and any love I had for music died a bitter death. I’m not exaggerating; my six year old self would sob at the keys where my teacher (and at home my mother) waited to rap my knuckles with a ruler for any mistakes made. It was only after I joined a (non-auditioned) choir in my thirties that my innate curiosity and love for music was rekindled. After searching for some basic revision videos I came across yours. I cannot emphasise enough how clear and concise and actually useful your teaching is. Bravo sir. And thank you.

[@c0ronariu5]

Edit: I can’t see a Patreon or other such option on your website, so I’ll gladly purchase your album instead. Just wanted to leave a little something for your time and effort.

[@CoreyLennox]

That makes me so sad to hear... No kid should have their knuckles rapped, or have the joys of music turned into a chore. To me if that happens, that teacher or adult has destroyed the entire point of music itself. But I'm so incredibly glad to hear you've rekindled your love of music and you're re-discovering it now. And incredibly glad I could help!

[@LordisLove367]

You are definitely in the upper echelon of instructors ✅ Thank you💯

[@CoreyLennox]

That means a ton!

[@martyncardno2172]

Really great explanation. 37 years old and ready to learn the piano. You have made the beginning of my journey so much less overwhelming. Second watch through. I'll watch again tomorrow... And the next day.

[@Bryanegreenlee]

Grasping a subject is based on the art of delivery! Your delivery in this video was easy to understand and practical. Thank for sharing your talent and teaching!

[@CoreyLennox]

I appreciate that Bryan. Glad you liked my approach here, thanks for watching!

[@maryr.mendoza7383]

Damn! This is what actually "added value" looks like. Thanks a lot for the effort and simplicity you put in this. As a beginner, this is a must!

[@CoreyLennox]

I just wanted to make this as clear and helpful as possible! Glad you liked it Mary!

[@candylondon3282]

Corey I would like to say that you are an excellent teacher. I was so intimidated by scales/chords until I came across your channel. Thank you so much for the tutorials. Everyone can learn if they have the right teacher!! I feel empowered. Thanks!

[@mikethomure4155]

I literally wanted to cry when I finished this video. It really did make sense and I gave me my first glimpse of the light at the end of the tunnel. Music really is a language and like learning Spanish or French, there's different rules that you have to follow and suffer through at the beginning, but once you understand the rules it makes sense. You presented these rules in a beautifully easy to understand way. I can't wait to see your intermediate and advanced courses. Thank you for taking the time and you've got a cute doggy LOL

[@CoreyLennox]

I'm so incredibly glad I could help Mike!!

[@user-vn6om6ss4p]

I've tried to make sense of music theory for over 50 years. Thank you for making it clear!!

[@AV8R_1]

This instruction is platinum level! I'm 47 years old. I grew up with a piano in my house and used to figure out songs by ear. For nearly two decades I played whatever appealed to me at the time, and learned a LOT of chords, with some trial and error. I didn't understand the concept of scales, but at some point I had some kind of epiphany, and began to understand the structure of chords, and progressions, but without any real understanding of how to transfer a progression from one key to another, so like most noobs I settled into playing almost everything in the key of C. It worked, for a lot of years, but I always felt like I was sort of faking it. There was still a lot I did not understand about theory. Watching this video opened my eyes dramatically. It gave me a lot of explanation and much deeper understanding to concepts I had already discovered accidentally, but also opened my eyes to several concepts that I struggled with understanding my whole life. I very recently decided to start taking up the piano again, with the intent to get real instruction, learn to read sheet music, and understand music in general, as well as the piano specifically to take my abilities far beyond where they had stagnated in my 20s. I can't begin to tell you how eye-opening this video was for me. Some concepts I knew but just didn't have a name for them. More of an instinctive understanding. And other concepts were things I struggled to understand and make sense of, which you introduced and explained in a way that just feels like you've unlocked all these doors that have been keeping me from playing to my full ability. For a long time I've been able to play convincing well, but never to the level that I wanted to be able to play. I wanted to really know how to play, and understand what I was doing so I didn't feel like I was just faking it really well. I can't thank you enough for this video. This video instruction, or something like it should be a minimum requirement for every student at the beginning of their journey. Please tell me you have a similar lesson on reading g music!! 😅

[@amelitavillanueva6440]

Hi Corey, I am 75 years old woman and I wanted to be able to play music in piano. I bought many booklets of piano lessons but I still do not know how to apply and don’t understand how to do it. But this time I watch your channel, I took a note and wrote all the instructions because your teaching is easy to understand.I love it, I hope you continue this method of teaching and more old people like me can enjoy playing music in more years in their life. Thank you.

[@AV8R_1]

@@amelitavillanueva6440 Amelita, you wrote this comment for Corey, but inserted it as a REPLY to my comment, so only I get notified of it. If you want Corey to see it, you will have to tap or click the three dots at the bottom right of your comment, then click or tap "edit" - then, copy your comment. Back out and then go to the main video comments section at the top of the page and paste the text there. Then submit it as a new comment. Hope that makes sense, and helps you reach out to the video creator.

[@dawnfitzgerald7433]

What an incredible teacher you are. With my other teachers I almost start crying when I get in my car it is so frustrating. You are so amazing, I am so grateful I found you on my phone. I don’t own a computer so it’s small, but I just stop it and take notes. You are magical 🙏🏽 Thank you so much for doing this. Wow ! I am tickled pink, with understanding you. 💜

[@GlenBarnhardt]

Corey, This was by far one of the best lessons on Theory that I have seen. Awesome Job! A lot to wrap my head around but something I can start to work on right away. I've been a bassist for most of my life. Learned everything by ear. I've tinkered with keyboards as well. But now at almost retirement I'm looking to start writing songs. So I've been digging into harmony and theory. Two very related topics. Thanks much for your great video.

[@myapinion7532]

Oh boy oh boy oh boy! I'm 67 and have been trying to teach myself to play the piano for a few years now. I just figured out what certain notes were by going up and down with the Every Good Boy Deserves... and FACE etc, and wrote the names of the notes underneath the staffs (know that's not right thing to do and l'll never learn to sight read that way) then just learned which note to hit next and eventually it became muscle memory. I can only play about half a dozen tunes this way. I'd heard of terms like fifths and sevenths etc but it's never made any sense to me. Then l found your video. I've just watched the whole thing and it's left me reeling. Its so good to have found someone who'll explain all this to beginners. It's a great base for starting to learn to 'do it right'. I'll have to make a lot of notes first so l don't have to keep going back to the video, but l can't wait to get stuck in. It's going to take a long time to learn all these scales but l'm determined. Thankyou soooo much for taking the time to make this video and for sharing your knowledge. God bless you Sir, in every aspect of your life. You're a treasure. 💖

[@cannibalbob5654]

Wow! Finally! This video will be my Go To resource for Music Theory! As a complete newbie to piano, it helped me grasp concepts that were blind to me after so many explanations. I cant imagine the work that went into this. I will watch it over and over. Thank you so much Corey.

[@ItachiUchiha-nx2sw]

I finished it. First video on music theory which I actually fully watched. Thanks Corey!

[@TheMcefalu]

Dang! This was a really good video! My piano teacher referred me to this video. Everything explained so clearly. Corey, you are the best!

[@CoreyLennox]

Oh wow that's awesome! I'm really glad your teacher found it worth sharing with you!

[@ot3396]

I’ve been playing piano for 4 years. But I’ve never felt as much passion for music as I do after watching this video. Thank you Corey! God bless you🙏🏽

[@stripedcollar335]

My twin brother and I have been singing together since we were little, mostly in church. For Christmas this year we bought each other a learning keyboard and plan to add playing to our performance. As a beginner I don't imagine that I absorbed all of this lesson in one sitting but I am certain that I have a better understanding of music theory. Thank you for sharing.

[@14785ido]

i feel so bad skipping this video. Good thing I tried watching this again. Thank you for making this uncomplicated for us who does not know music theory. I would say this is THE BEST MUSIC THEORY VIDEO for beginners like me

[@CoreyLennox]

That means a ton Chris! I'm really glad you found it to be straight forward, I wanted to make this all as clear as I could!

[@RRRIBEYE]

Hi, Corey. My wife just bought me a new keyboard for Christmas (2023). It's a full 88 key Yamaha DGX-670. I'm 61 and I haven't had a lesson for FORTY-FIVE YEARS! And back then my mom paid for me to have THIRTEEN YEARS of lessons and never ONCE did my piano teacher (very old woman) teach me anything about Music Theory. Sure I learned to (kind of) read music, but never understood the keys, the chords and therefore never became fluent in reading/playing. That's why when I moved away from home back then, I didn't walk - I RAN away from anything piano related! I've always wanted to play well - but certainly not the classics like my mom wanted. She expected me to one day become a classical concert pianist! LOL!!! All I ever wanted was to play lounge-type piano, smooth jazz, r&b and things like that. FFWD to now and having this beautiful new instrument right here in my office!!! I KNEW that before I even attempted to play anything I remembered from the past, I needed to start with the basics on Music Theory and your video here, I split into two days and took notes and stopped the video often to practice on my keyboard your action steps. Granted, having some of the experience (even from 45 years ago) has helped me grasp some of this quicker than someone say starting from scratch; however, it's still been 4 hours yesterday to about the 1/2 way point of this video and then 4 hours this morning to finish and I must say the 'light bulb' may not be a bright as I would have hoped, but to be completely honest, there's a definite 'increase in wattage!' 😁 I purchased a new spiral bound 158 page book on music theory that will arrive here in a few days and I really wanted a 'root' understanding before I delved into that course! Once I have done all I can to learn and understand Music Theory, then and only then will I ease into the true enjoyment I have always wanted while playing! Thank you for this very 1st step into my new goal in playing - and after I can do that - then I can learn about all the amazing capabilities this new keyboard offers and play/create/enjoy and just continue growing as a keyboard player!

[@cetateanu9669]

Corey, you are the perfect professor!!!

[@nosoul266]

corey, i cannot thank you enough. you have saved my life with this video! you will not believe me if i said that i sat through this entire thing and took notes, but i did! and mind you, those examples with the piano helped me understand a lot more easier! before today, i have been an absolute noob at music theory and i always felt that i was stupid. no matter how many internet searches or youtube videos i could find, they always never made it clear enough for me to understand. i joined my school’s band a year ago without any knowledge of music theory or experience with my instrument (i played percussion that year but actually played guitar). i struggled a lot with counting beats, playing on time, and dynamics. i also felt extremely embarrassed whenever someone would refer to something in a way i didn’t understand. i really wanted to get better at learning music theory at that time, but nothing i could do helped. it wasn’t until now, a year later, that i finally found your video. mainly i just clicked on this and expected it to be just like the others i’ve watched, but surprisingly no! as soon as you started explaining i was extremely invested and ecstatic i was actually understanding what you were saying! i didn’t miss my chance. i went and snatched a piece of paper and pencil and started taking notes on everything you said. now i completely understand music theory thanks to you! thank you, corey, thank you, thank you, thank you! because of you i feel more than prepared to start band again this year! i will be playing the bass guitar by the way! again, thank you corey! you’ve helped me so, so much! i plan to watch your ear training video next, as i’ve always wanted to learn the concept of that. (also i see that botw poster back there, are you fan? because heck, i am obsessed with that game!) again thank you corey-i can’t stop saying thank you…. you’ve worked so hard for this video and i just, ugh! you’re so amazing! one last time, thank you for guiding me and so many others through this complex world of music theory. you are truly one in a million. ❤❤❤

[@CoreyLennox]

I'm so thrilled it helped you! It's such an exciting feeling when things start to "click" into place! I definitely did work very hard on this crash course so I'm just glad you got some value out of it. And to answer your question, I'm a huge Zelda fan! I got hooked on Ocarina of Time, and the games never disappoint imo 😀

[@nosoul266]

@@CoreyLennox right you are! and oh my goodness I love ocarina of time!! breath of the wild will always be my favorite though😅

[@KNg-pt8wf]

This is the way to teach music. I’ve understood most of what you have in this video but you made way, way less complicated. Thank you. ❤

[@123prova]

Let's create an index for this video. I will start with the section I watched. 16:40 - Section 3 - Chords 24:00 - Section 4 - Chord progression 29:24 - Section 5 - Finding your key 34:52 - Section 6 - Putting it all together 46:01 - Recap slide I don't have time to go thorough the video again. Just comment below with the time references about the section you encountered. I (or somebody) will put them together at some point.

[@CoreyLennox]

Normally I do like to put chapters in the video, but for this one I didn't want people to skip around too much because each section really builds on the previous one!

[@jaymazi6519]

For a beginer like me with limited or no access to good music teachers..this was a God send video !! God Bless you my friend....you are the best music teacher in the world !! So well explained !!

[@CoreyLennox]

God bless you as well, I'm so glad this helped you!

[@prudencecatita7477]

This was the best theory lesson ever. I wish I was taught this way as a child when learning piano. I certainly would have enjoyed it more. Well done. I'll be following you for sure.

[@akocnwad6907]

Hi Corey, thank you so much for this, very generous in sharing your knowledge to us, im so excited in starting to learn again.

[@user-ct9ph3iz7n]

This is the most clearest elucidation of music theory for the layman: an outstanding job. He knows the craft and language of music to the other degree, what a talent.

[@256beans]

One of the better videos here on KZbin about music theory. You're a good teacher. Thank you for this.

[@CoreyLennox]

No problem, thanks for watching!

[@terada1444]

Hi Cory. Well thank you, another septuagenarian joins the group. Great explanations and this lesson has really set me on the right road and away from the KZbin confusion that's out there.

[@johnwright5126]

This is the best intro to theory video I've seen. You've explained things in such a simple way that even I could understand it. Thank you!!!

[@tiwaladeadewa-faboro6571]

Oh! Thank you so much! This was just what I needed. I must admit, I loved the way you kept on recapping everything we learned; thereby re-enforcing the information in our minds. Thank you so much once again!

[@keyospagedaredtruth6247]

I was in love in music as a kid... It's been a rocky relationship now I'm adult with no more excuses I'm going all in and even though I'm tending towards hip hop & rap genre this was absolutely mind storming... Only recently have I also watched videos on sheet music I'd try to get instruments to practice with as I write my stories in rap.. thank you 🎯

[@user-fn3vi7fc5b]

I had been learning theory and chords for years and could never feel confident that l could play or recognise chords by ear. I've still a good way to go but l'm going forward with with more confidence than ever. I think it's a bit advanced for complete beginners but for intermediate students it's presented brilliantly. Thank you so so much for a wonderful compilation of piano lessons.

[@sewetom]

Thanks @Corey, this in invaluable material, and you're a wonderful teacher. Questions that have bewildered me for decades have just been answered in ONE single video. Sub'd.

[@philaminanevels3901]

You, my friend, are the cat's meow! So grateful that I stumbled upon your video. You have filled so many of the gaps I had in my music understanding. Forever grateful!😊

[@sharonwalters206]

I am 63 years old. I have been trying to know when you are playing in which key but couldn't figure it out. You have made it so clear, thank you.

[@siilentyy6330]

Awesome video Corey! It definitely helped to hear someone explain how the piano works. I want to be a singer and a songwriter and your video helps me to see how chords and melodies work together to make a song. Thanks a bunch ❤

[@kensteckelberg7013]

Probably the most straight forward, and easy to understand explanation of theory I've ever seen. Excellent job Corey! Subscribed!

[@CoreyLennox]

Heck yeah I love hearing that. Glad you liked it!

[@MA-dg1qr]

Thanks for your patience, Corey Lennox, and taking so much time to explain music theory so thoroughly in so much detail. This helps me sooo much.

[@CoreyLennox]

Good! I'm so glad I could help!

[@mannystpeter5349]

I never really grasped music until I came to your page, I knew the rules but didn't take the time to understand the theory behind it. My friend you teach it the best and enjoy listening to your explanation. Thank you so much. I am your follower. You are great at teaching anyone who is clueless. Everyone this is the channel. Your theory is simple and practical. Wow!!!!

[@breblizz4321]

Oh. My. God. I have watched so many videos and this is my favorite one so far. You are such an amazing teacher. Seriously. I’m only 15 minutes in and you’ve cleared up so many things for me. I’ve heard other people mention these things but the way you explained it in detail really stuck for me. I am so grateful for you and this video. Thank you so, so much.

[@dougmarks5531]

Thank you, Corey! I'm 76 years old. I took piano lessons for three years as a kid, and I've sung in choirs for most of my life. So ... I have always been involved in music in some way. About four years ago, I took up the chromatic harmonica. I've actually gotten pretty good at it, and I'm trying to learn much more about theory so I can continue to improve and branch out. Your video was amazing! I can't believe I've been involved in music for so many years, yet I've NEVER run across the theory information that you presented. I can tell you that I understood ALL of what you presented. However, I certainly will not REMEMBER all of it! So ... I'll watch this video several more times as I practice so that the info will become "natural" to me. I'm particularly interested in being able to use this knowledge in improv. I tend to play many jazz standards on my harmonica, and usually there is a section or a repeat that calls for improvisation. By understanding the relationship of the chords and the notes that make them up, I'm getting better already in filling in those improve sections. My only regret is that you weren't around to teach me all of this 70 years ago! Thanks!

[@CoreyLennox]

I've met a lot of musicians who never learn this stuff! To me it's super important to at least know the basics. Glad you're taking it seriously and spending time working with these ideas!

[@madoxak]

Great music theory video for us beginners. Lots of valuable knowledge you have shared. Thank you sir 🙏🏾

[@Wendy-us5fh]

Thank you Corey!! This video is so helpful and covers the basics of music theory so clearly. I wish I had seen this video earlier! Bless you !!!

[@nam7252]

Just started learning the piano today and this was a very clear explanation of the basics of music theory. Deciding to take a very methodical approach to learning piano including a lot of theory and learning how to read before actually playing and this was very helpful. Thank you!

[@lilirose1865]

You have done such a great job. You have made music theory so clear in my head. It will help me so much in my songwriting, Thank you so much.

[@aimansanga]

Excellent and absolutely impactful video! Takes the “overwhelm” out of music theory and makes the ordinary like myself feel like music is actually approachable. Thanks Corey.

[@CoreyLennox]

I'm so glad I was able to make this topic a little less intimidating. Thanks for watching!!

[@vickirae247]

Hi Corey, I appreciate this whole video! I crashed into your video and got the bug again. I forgot what a stress reliever playing can be! Got my old books out, doing finger exercises and brushing up. Planning to sign up for your course next! Thanks so much!

[@glennferguson3050]

I really thank you for explaining every music theory. I learned more in detail . I know for me to absorb in watch countless videos , but I watched and saw your videos it really opened my eyes and kept coming back to your videos. I'm a beginner at it, and this is my passion to play and learn. Thank you

[@ShihTzuVideosTV]

your class is just... so perfect. it rlly seems like you rlly wanna teach ppl and not gatekeep knowledge. ive watched counteless videos on music theory and yours is the best by far.

[@teongsiah9077]

Wow! You make this theory so much easier to understand. Thank you. You're a great teacher. Cheers!

[@LinhLe-qp5tg]

This is a wonderful video! I had learned a lot from just this one video. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge about piano theory!

[@vitsdavids4726]

I told him he earned a subscriber. Am so grateful for this piece.

[@FlowerdyPilllow]

Hey Corey, just found this excellent video! I am not quite a beginner but am getting lots out of it! Thank you very much! Really useful!

[@rodneylester4364]

I am really glad to sit in on this presantation. Thank You for the clearit!... God Bless You Man!

[@user-xc6su5sf4x]

I'm so glad that i ran across your videos. Your lessons plus the lessons i am currently engaged in bri gs me full circle where i am in my learning journey.

[@loretapekarsky9287]

This amazing! I had 3 years of piano lessons over 5 decades ago when I was in my early teens and just keep learning from different sources. But thus far, you have cleared up my map. the best GPS that i have discovered in my journey in the complex world of music. Thank you!

[@CoreyLennox]

That's an honor to hear! So glad I was able to by your GPS on this musical journey! I'm coming out with an intermediate/advanced course soon so stay tuned ✌🏻

[@gretchenhopkins3921]

Thank you so much for your clear, concise and comprehensive intro to music theory. This Helped put some puzzle pieces in place for me: connecting things I already knew and filling in the gaps. Thank you so much! I’ll be looking for more of your videos and sharing with others as well.

[@salimbaghli8040]

Thank you so much I am learning Jazz, and cannot thank you enough to help with the basics ! The building block. Thank you 🙏

[@RobbieLValentine]

This has blown my mind! Thank you so much! I've understood more about music theory than I have studying it at uni in the last 3 months 🎉 You're an excellent teacher. Subscribed, liked and will share!

[@hendrag1174]

After learning piano lessons for almost a year and almost get frustrated, I finally have found this is the one that tells us what to do in order to be able to play a piano. Thank you Corey for such brilliant method of teaching piano. God bless you.

[@CoreyLennox]

Glad I was able to help Hendra! I want to be careful with the purpose of this video though... understanding theory is important, and it can help, but the other half of the equation is actually training the technical elements of the instrument. Case in point, some people get really good at piano without understanding any of the theory behind it! So playing piano would take more specific training, which can get frustrating if you don't like your teacher. But the good news is the more you play the better you'll get! God bless you too Hendra and enjoy the journey!

[@projectndv]

THANK YOU Corey!!! This was so good. I can honestly say that this is the first time that music theory has made some type of sense. I will be watching this video several more times for sure. I will also make sure to spread the news about this video lesson. Thank You Again!!!

[@gigisandoval5123]

Thank you for breaking it down to a point where I FINALLY can understand it. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@psychopsystaspstudios1607]

Thank you! I just started learning the bass and have been trying to understand theory. Your presentation starts with basic concepts and builds in a logical and understandable way that is not overwhelming. ❤

[@daisylopezartist]

I’m in section 4 now… currently practicing chords. I’m super excited to finish the rest of the video in the next coming days. I’m glad I found this tutorial. Very informative!!

[@shadricosuave]

I'm 49 years old and a "by ear" musician but you just taught me theory for the first time in a way that clicked. I hope we meet someday so I can thank you.

[@teedtad2534]

This dummy seriously appreciates ALL your lessons ! Famous POP songs get my attention always!! Step by Step with out rushing anything works out fine for me.. naming EACH keynote or chords by letters is helpful .. just keep it simple at an EASY PACE! 🙏🛑🙏🛑🙏

[@rogerzimmerman304]

This is one of the best over all music theory videos I have seen, thanks for creating this.

[@DaleyKreations]

Beautiful! I've watched several other videos on music theory and they usually jump immediately into all the types of intervals. Yours is the first I've seen that starts with the layperson's concept of a song, and slowly breaks that into understandable component parts.

[@joanalciati1031]

I am soo excited!! Thank you for breaking this down in such a clear fashion. I have attemped to learn piano in the past, but never learned much of what you are teaching here. It was so dull, that i couldn’t stick with it. I sold my piano years ago . I plan to purchase a keyboard and start over. You are an amazingly gifted teacher! Thank you for giving the gift of music for anyone who wants to learn!

[@CoreyLennox]

I'm so glad you resonated with this lesson! Music should be fun, and I wish you the best as you re-discover your playing!

[@HoneyWindbutton]

Best video of this type I have seen. Thank you !

[@tamers12]

Thanks so much Corey, much appreciated, this video is one of a kind👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@larrylehman1844]

This has been so helpful. Most of my music has been from guitar. But understanding it on piano and how that's all works it's the part I had difficulty with. I've seen this in other instruction videos but this one is the one that really makes it easier to understand. Thank you

[@ou8124242]

This is the first music theory video I could actually follow along with and understand. Thank you!

[@weltcitizen3533]

After being away from the piano for over forty years, I started taking piano lessons again, which is more demanding than I first reckoned. Your presentation helps me understand my German piano teacher better, who dwells on theory as much as you do. Good stuff, I say! Thanks, Corey! Your explanation is thorough and you are an excellent teacher!

[@LadyJ_88]

OMG YES! Happy 2021 to me!! Lol I've been researching a good music theory course & here you are ♡ I gotta go to work but I'll see you tonight :) Thank you Corey! 🙏😊

[@SJTech1001]

Such a great intro to music theory! Thanks Corey, you made it simple and easy to understand and in such a short period. Much appreciated!

[@CoreyLennox]

Glad I could help you out!

[@lineeknolle]

Wow! Thanks so much, for this lesson, so easy to understand, and even wanna go deeper into Musik theory.. 💯 Keep going! You're a great teacher! 🎉

[@wilhelmpaulm]

dude, in my 30 years alive I've never seen someone explain something so succinctly. even the first 10 minutes alone is amazing.

[@codywebster1110]

Just watched the full video. I have been trying to get a basic understanding of music theory for months and this has been the best video I have seen on the subject. You did a great job of simplifying some of these concepts and delivering them in edible bites. Already sent the video to my buddy I jam with, we are trying to figure this out together. Really appreciate the time you took in making this for. Thanks Man!!!

[@CoreyLennox]

Of course, glad you found it helpful!!

[@sarahandrew9374]

The best ever explanation I've got for music theory concepts ! Super simple & easy to digest. You've put a lot of effort for these vedios and shared it for free on youtube. This is so good. Thank you so much !

[@FilMaltez]

Thank you, this made so much sense as a complete beginner. I've had lyrics written down for years that I always wanted to turn into songs, but the learning curve always seemed too steep. Watching this video honestly gave me a sign of relief because so much clicked.

[@vitsdavids4726]

I have never seen such easy to understand piano teaching anywhere. Thank you so much. You gained a subscription.

[@tracybowser7125]

I decided in COVID to do the things I have always wanted to do at age 58. I want to learn to play piano, always have always will. So started in December looking at KZbin and took the keyboard out the closet given to me 5 years ago mocking me every time I go in the closet.. I listen to countless KZbin videos and my son tried to help me. I love him for trying to help his old mom. Its now May and going to really practice on my vacation. I stumbled on your video (#100+) like the rest, the title spoke to my questions/problems/my failures. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. You did in one video what no other video did for a 58 almost 59 wanting a dream living in COVID that can’t have a teacher due to COVID and immune issues. If I had listen to this video I would shave saved countless hours, days, web searches, killing on trees with the printouts trying to make sense of music theory. I taking the rest of your courses. THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@CoreyLennox]

I am so truly glad I could help you finally understand this stuff! That makes me so happy to hear. Now it's all onwards and upwards from here. Keep on playing and enjoying music, that's what it's all about!

[@frangrover1668]

This was great! Such a clear explanation of music theory. Thank you so much! I actually understand it and will remember it.

[@andywolf7984]

Thank you Corey for your excellent teaching. You communicate so well how everything fits together. Keep it up and wish you the best 👍

[@CoreyLennox]

Appreciate that Andy, all the best to you and yours as well!

[@violetatio3224]

You have taught how to play piano and play by ear in one lesson. Thank you for the unselfish sharing

[@CoreyLennox]

That's amazing! I'm so glad I could help.

[@BaritoneUkeBeast4Life]

Hi Corey, I am going to chime in here to praise you on this video along with all the other satisfied commenters that posted here. I'm in my late 50's, retired and started learning the Piano, the Baritone Ukulele and the Tenor Ukulele as well as singing for about 10 months ago. I only play a occasionally on the piano, as I focus mainly on my ukuleles a few hours per day. I have a friend who has been playing the Ukulele for over a decade and has been trying to teach me music theory as it was something he learned over 20 years prior and how he managed to teach himself the Ukulele. I have great difficulty with math therefore I have struggled trying to grasp music theory which of course is based in math. I have purchased books on music theory as well as watched more than my share of YT videos from other content creators. This video you have generously provided for beginners like me has been a game changer for me. I have enough knowledge and practice with the piano to follow everything you have taught with no problems at all. Your teaching method is excellent, as you are very well spoken, clear and concise in your explanations and this video is fun all at the same time. I am even inspired to play my piano more often to better grasp and ingrain the music theory lessons in this video. You, sir, have earned a subscription from me, and I plan on purchasing your full music theory course because I wish to continue on in my education and take my knowledge of music theory further. Thank you.