Music Theory - Harmonizing the Major Scale

[@suitsandstrings55]

Best teacher on the internet. No gimmicks, not overly flashy, just pure learning. I used to get so bored at this but after seeing how useful it really is Ive really gained an appreciation for Andrew because I now see that most "experts" only seem that way when you're a beginner. AW really knows his stuff.

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Diminished Triad Chords are essentially a minor triad chord with a lowered fifth. Their formula is: 1, b3, b5. - Andrew

[@phlipperbrooks129]

Awesome! I'm an older player who has done the bar band thing since the 80 s and I'm going thru a music theory course for the second time, hoping it sticks this time. Your theory videos have been excellent in filling in the gaps. And I've found many others you've done on techniques hugely helpful as well. You're an excellent teacher. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@mvttkvltphi]

Andrew, just wanted to say. Been watching your videos for a few months now and I love them all. You are clearly very good at what you do as your explanations are never muddled. You have really helped me out. \m/

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Yes, if you check my KZbin Channel homepage under, "Featured Playlists," I have done most of the modes each in their own series and I break down the harmonies of each one. Hope this helps. - Andrew

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Thank you & Thanks for watching! - Andrew

[@Bootz3456]

I have been browsing the internet for a long time to find the best Music Theory courses and training, and I have to say this video is really good.

[@lonephoenix08]

@plumeriaink On the diminished chords, he explained that (B, D, F) which when they are sounded together will sound like a diminished chord. An easy way to remember this is that they always happen right before hitting (I) again so every (VII) will be diminished chord. The difference of what a dim chord is and a minor is that a minor is (B, D, F#) and Diminished is (B,D,F) which the difference is that the 3rd note of the triad is flatted, brings a creepy sounding chord.

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Sure 703BAM... Just search here on KZbin for: "CREATIVE GUITAR: Music Theory - Seventh & Extended Chords." That video will run through the extensions. Augmented are another kettle of fish. They come from the Whole-Tone Scale... Search here on KZbin for: "Guitar Lesson: Whole Tone & Augmented." Thanks for watching. - Andrew

[@YourHeartIsTheKey]

dude i knew this before but the way you explain it is so accessible. good job dude. you are a dude.

[@metaphysicalrider1111]

greet him with sir. :-/ he is a teacher of us :-/

[@jdd0810]

Hey Andrew just wanted to give a little feedback regarding all your videos I've seen of you, first amazing way to explain you have easy to understand, second the knowledge you have man is deeply appreciate it you share it with us from beginner to advanced players, and finally since I started seeing your videos I feel more motivate to study theory and that is what i've been doing for the past months, thank you

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Ok, I think I got it D Phrygian is D Eb F G A Bb C. Harmonized; the triads would be: DFA, EbGBb, FAC, GBbD, ACE, BbDbF, CEbG. All the scale degrees are major except for the fifth which is augmented, is this correct.

[@bboystarchild]

@creativeguitarstudio i think it is best to understand both the classical approach and the newer and different approaches. i have seen several different was to say different things. like a augmented III III+, III+5, IIIaug,

[@Qpidon]

*Andrew is the best instructor I've ever seen or heard.* I totaly agree!! : I watch every video from Andrew religiously! I Did not expect my comment to stir such a polemica. Mea Culpa! Pascal

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Thank you. Very nice to hear the appreciation you feel. All the best to you. - Andrew

[@wajang1000]

Very good video. Well explained in a succinct manner. I have seen your improvisation video but I would like to see more practical applications of how the improvisation ties in with this lesson, preferably played on electirc guitar.

[@FieryRedDonkeyOfHell]

I'm just starting to play guitar, and I've decided to take the theoretical approach to learning this instrument. This is exactly the kind of information I was looking for, and it was clear and precise. Subscribed!

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Thanks for watching & for being a subscriber. The note in question would indeed be called an, "E#." Good luck with your app. - Andrew

[@creativeguitarstudio]

Thanks Man. I'm glad you're getting a lot out of this info. All the best! - Andrew

[@felixoffenbach8713]

it's basically stacking up thirds to build chords. this principle can be applied to any scale

[@GamingJediPwns]

Thank you so much Andrew. Your videos are of an excellent quality and the audio is perfect. I learned so much from just this one lesson that I subscribed and I am now about to sit and watch all your videos. Thank you once again, I really appreciate the work you put in to bring these to us.

[@zamap4278]

I've stumbled upon this gem explaining exactly what I wanted to know in a simple way. I knew chord formulas and how to construct them based off the root note but I couldn't grasp the relationship of the chord tones to the parent scale but after watching this I finally get it! So useful as I was looking for ways to quickly identify target notes over chord changes while sticking within one scale in my guitar improvising! Don't know how I didn't see this sooner, it was all right there lol thanks for the lesson! 😁

[@creativeguitarstudio]

@arizandyh ... The lowercase minor's are only used in Classical Theory. I do not use Classical theory. You need to learn more about Jazz & Contemporary Harmony & Theory to more completely understand my approach.

[@dangerrooski]

Very helpful! This has helped me understand the importance of key signatures and intervals going into cadences and learning how songs are constructed/why they sound the way they do.

[@henryjihuna]

Andrew explains some complex concepts will such clarity and humility. easier to learn this way. Thank you, Andrew..

[@preqwal]

Been trying to find some info on the Roman numeral system for a few weeks now. Your video has explained everything so easily!

[@markus777]

Chords based on the major scale degrees are often written as follows: I ii iii IV V vi and vii˚ to reveal their scale degree and QUALITY (minor, major, dominant 7th or diminished)

[@ivandee4011]

Excellent explanation, Andrew. If I had learned this theory stuff 10 years ago, I would have been SO much farther ahead than I am now! Thanks for posting!

[@GameLevelEditor]

I might have to watch this video a few times and reference those videos prior as well because pentatonic zakk wylde scales only gets me so far. The harmonies and the chords found in jazz will only perplex me if I partake in jazz music and only try to memorize solos and chord compings from the jazz greats. I can see I missed the most important basics of music already haha but I'm onto it! Great explanations here and appreciate your sharing!

[@KacanuHa]

Another great one, Andrew, and although I know this stuff already, it was a pleasure watching you explain it. You are not only a good musician, but also a GREAT teacher! 5/5

[@TheLibraScale89]

5/3 is a chord in its root position meaning CEG the interval between the C and G is a perfect fifth and the interval between C and E is a major third. = 5/3 now 6/3 would be the inverted form of that cord now the third that was in the middle would be the root meaning the E and the G would sit right on top which would be a third and the c would move up to the next C on the staff thus creating a major 6 between the C and E which is now the root and the C which has been inverted which gives u 6/3

[@GeorgesRemboulis]

Great for learning and refreshing. Would be nice to look at theory around altered tunings.

[@steveo27545]

Thanks so much, got many things from this, this is the stuff people need, I have spent about four months studying this stuff, too be honest sometimes my brain goes into paralysis analysis. Thanks for letting me know I really have to get this in my brain. Very good lesson Steveo

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

Hey Andrew, I was wondering how one would harmonize a D Phrygian scale D, D#,F,G,A,A#,C.

[@jollincones]

I kept waiting for you to really dig in. I don't think I would have understood what you were explaining had I not already understood the concept presented.

[@dmbmusicinspiresme]

i also just want to say that all your videos are literally amazing and your the man. Thank You!

[@jippie11261]

@cris5949 ... You need to just learn more about music theory. Andrew is completely correct in his use of Diatonic. In my University music classes most of the Prof's mention the "Modern" meanings of many musical terms. In classes with strict Classical Prof's, it can be more ridged. But, Diatonic can refer to at least 3 concepts in modern music... Inside a mode, the opposite of chromatic, or a mixed meaning based upon context. You'll have to read up more to fully understand it.

[@blistershot88]

@creativeguitarstudio Hey Andrew, This is great stuff:) You were mentioning in this video about Harmony Theories centered around using the notes of a scale for Vocals.... do you have any links for that or do you think you could make a video for that? Would be Awesome:-)

[@oaklandfla2]

whew......wish I lived closer to Andrew for lessons. He is gooood.

[@jazzguitarneophyte-christo7988]

This is the best explanation of this concept on the internet! No offense to Rick Beato but when he explained this, I was confused! This one by Andrew is much simpler and easy to compreheand!

[@sonico73]

Just a humble advise the seven the roman number should have the diminish sign! Great lesson thou and thanks to help people to understand it.

[@703BAM]

Andrew, I really get a lot out of your videos. Thanks a lot! I actually got out pencil & paper to figure out the triads a few days before viewing this video - I lucked out. Could you please do a video (or direct me to one you have already done) showing 7th, 9th 11th & 13? Also please include where augmented cords fit in. Thanks Again!

[@rickthrust]

awesome video Andrew. i am trying really hard to get to that AH-HA moment in my playing. these videos are invaluable to people like me who have been playing for very short periods of time (and by playing i mean doing something other than replicating other players' music and trying to create your own material). please keep it up... you're awesome and you're inspirational. thanks again -- RickyT(NJ-USA)

[@GrowingPatatoes]

Im looking to make a piano melody for a beat I made for a rap ive been working on, This video got me wanting to learn more about music, This is interesting, keep making videos please!

[@zliminator]

I drive a truck for a living and I'm trying to memorize the circle of 5ths while I'm at work. I thought it would be a good way to know the I-IV-V progression in any key. Now I see from your video that you could also use the circle of 5ths to determine the minors (II III & VI) and the aug because they are always in the same relative position from the root. How practical would it be to know the circle of 5ths that well as opposed to memorizing each chord progression for each key by just pure rote?

[@armiddie]

my question maybe not related with the video but i want to ask about clef reading in term of guitar playing. is there any disadvantage when we unable to read the music symbol a.k.a the clef ? i heard people said that able to read the clef is a bonus but not a must but instead to learn to develop music knowledge and practice are more important. but others said the opposite so my question is if i want to learn the guitar do i need to learn the clef ?

[@mohamedalshamsi8955]

and I got a straight A - 94/100 in my MUSI191 class test (Introduction To Theory!) THANK YOU SIR!

[@distorted1one]

so this could also be applied to other scales like the blues scale and to the modes ? or does that require a completely different approach (please tell me it doesn't take a different approach :p)

[@alwilliams1997]

Hey Andrew, a note to say I've found all your lessons really helpful to my musical development, cheers , Al from London, UK. A quick question, hopefully you can help: if we take Dmin from the C maj scale ( I understand why it's D minor but should we think of this chord as the tonic minor of D major?) - as it wouldn't be the relative minor of F Maj - and the 3rd chord as tonic minor of E maj?)

[@ZIONSCHRISTIAN]

thx Andrew, can u plz teach us about irregular time signatures???

[@mohamedalshamsi8955]

I should have thanked you before I sat the exam. BUT NOW I COULD APPROVE THE CREDIBILITY!

[@sirjustinhe]

thank you for this video; harmonizing the major scale is one of my weak spots in music theory, and you really clarified it; thanks!

[@scorpio061978]

this is a great helping video for us biginners , thank you so much for taking the time to do stuff like this .. i have a question , On the 2nd , 3rd and 6th degree of the mayor scale are minors right .. do we have to play just the root as Dm , Em and Am or how does it works i'm kind of confuse on that part .. hope you can help me out here =)

[@IsaacC20]

Are there other harmonies besides diatonic harmony? (The word pairing "modal-harmony" comes to mind but I'm not sure if this is a real concept or if it's something I made up)

[@rustyfingers5710]

can you put the link on the videos of chords and intervals.

[@dannymusick1754]

Nice! this is exactly what i was looking for! somone who can explain theory and is good at it! great job!!!

[@dacoguero]

Thank you for the explanation. I subscribed and noticed that you have 365 videos~ I know what I will be watching for the next year!

[@creativeguitarstudio]

That ROCKS Dude! Glad to hear it. - Andrew

[@Aramaic09]

Hello Master Andrew, I'm a big fan of yours.. Question, If im gonna write F#.. Should i do..1-F#, 2-G#, 3-A#, 4-B, 5-C#, 6-D#, 7-F??? A friend told, one rule is no repetition of letters..I'm very aware F# and F are totally different..He said that i should use E# instead..Sorry I have NO background in Music Theory.. You and KZbin are only my teachers.. Hope you can help..Coz I'm making a Web App for this..

[@Dynamik5]

@zliminator If you take the time though and get to know every scale in rote. And you learn "formulas" for how triads are built. Then you'll be surprised how open the whole guitar becomes to you, especially if you combine this with memorizing the fretboard in it's entirety. Learning scale patterns and triad shapes = a huge leap in ability..Plus once you have this foundation laid, everything is much easier to understand.

[@grave2501]

Dear Andrew, first of all thx for this video, it definetly helped me out a lot in my understanding! i got 2 questions never the less, 1. dioes the quality pattern (ma mi mi ma ma mi dim) fit to all keys in the major scale? 2. is the Process of the analysis the same for minor scales and would be the resulting qualitiy pattern coming up for the minor scales fit to all keys as well? greetz grave2501

[@lp4everockzzz]

what is the 1st lesson should i watch? i am a begginer and i want to learn music theory, please give me the llink for Step 1

[@felixoffenbach8713]

diminished triads always have a dominant role in the scale, hence they cannot be viewed as minors with lowered fifth. It's better to view it as a V7 without a root.

[@Papin47]

Very helpful explanation for those of us who are trying to make sense of of a still murky language. Thanks much!

[@dmbmusicinspiresme]

ok im a little confused on one thing. I know a little music theory and i know that the I IV V chords are like usually always major. but when you were explaining why D is a minor in the major scale you said thats because its only 1 and a half steps not 2 whole steps. wouldnt F be a minor too because between B and C is only a half step? and the notes in F are F A C. lol idk im just confused a little bit.

[@amywarnergeiger7893]

Thank you for the visual. That makes it easier to understand!

[@EclecticEssentric]

I did not know of the 4 different ways of writing II, ii, and such. Thanks.

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

O.K, I think I'm following you. I basically want to harmonize the scale so I can figure out which scale degrees are major or minor etc, for writing chord progressions. I guess using the same note names(D,D#) is a faux pas,lol.

[@LiveinHiDef]

A valuable class, but free. I love it. Thanks!!

[@Bassplayingboy]

In Nashville numbers I frequently see 5/7, 2/6, or 1/3 - where the bass or root is the lower number. The guitar plays the top cord but bass plays the bottom note. Please explain how this works with cord forming. Would the 2/6 be a 2 add a 6 or Dm add A in the Cmaj key or something else?

[@violintutorpro]

Theory is important. Thanks for sharing.

[@najtrows]

this is so good! i have a kind of "mixed" knowledge in this are and with your vids it helps me to straighten things out and have more order in my knowledge! :)

[@REDEEMEROFTHESUBLIME]

good stuff, very much appreciated, but could you direct me to somewhere 1 level eazyer, basically some of what you saying may as well be einstiens theory of relativity. not impossible to learn but one step at a time is recomended.

[@oranissim-h9m]

Question. My harmony/voice leading text book keeps saying 6/3 chord expands 5/3...what does that mean?

[@deviolalawj7564]

Thanks....i am arranging again and needed a refresher

[@randypenn8763]

Rated IMHO - Excellent! I teach classical and contemporary guitar. You are a teacher's teacher. Thanks!

[@ravovasquez]

Can i do this with every mode ? example: dorian or melodic minor?

[@MrKinein]

why 2nd interval divided by minor and major? They are both whole tone according scale construction

[@Einfrein]

I learned alot, and I also learned a thing I've been wondering for a long time. Thanks!

[@KEVINGTON024]

pls do a video about playing chords for somebodys vocals! nice lesson as always

[@capsontl]

Extremely helpful and well done, Thanks so much. Todd

[@masterbait6184]

Hi can you please explain the difference between the diminished chord that you have written down here for the C major scale (BDF) and the B half diminsihed/ B minor seventh flat 5 and the B full diminished chord? What is the difference in chord spelling and chord tones?

[@FerdinandvanWyk]

Sweet lesson as usual! Thanks alot Andrew!

[@ericharmon4588]

Anyone else think he purposefully used an alternative roman numeral system (without cases denoting chord quality) on purpose to attract more viewers? He has the all capital roman numeral sequence as the thumbnail because he knew it would raise eyebrows, then mentions the irregularity at the beginning of the video, but waits until the end of the video to explain the reasoning behind it. Clever.

[@chrisgsauce]

Terrific lesson and well explained. Perfect for the beginner theory student such as myself :D

[@makariussulit]

Do you have any application on guitar when harmonizng

[@mac2105]

hey Andrew, thank you so much for all the videos you make available for us mere mortals ;) I am really in awe of some of the intro playing you do, beautiful stuff and very motivating!

[@yamaha6163]

are diminished chords defined by having the fifth a half step lower? be easy just a beginner

[@TEZZOR8]

Help please.....everyone seems to explain the major/minor scale as a series of intervals....which they are, however, why does the major/minor scale have this series of intervals? So major is R, 2,3.4,5,6 ,6 Octave....bue why on the guitar do you have a minor 2nd and major 2nd etc.....what is the origin behind this and do why say there are 8 notes in an octave, when in fact (if ou count the enharmonics) there are 12?

[@timwood1104]

@timwood1104 *how he wrote it out.

[@mwatkins0590]

hey man, I really like your videos, especially your more analytical ones. This one didnt help me too much as I knew the material ahead of time, but if you went into like creating a harmony line to pair to a melody you already came up with and like sat down and wrote it out and explained your thought process I really think that would help me a ton! I know i'm not the only one that would benefit from this, but its a lot to ask for free. Thanks for your channel, really appreciate!

[@moyrml]

quite a lot enjoy them! thank you!

[@funkking567]

man this is helpful for high school music program. thank you so much. PS: your good at this so thanks. :) :) :)

[@triviumd13]

@kengkongs its using every note

[@pikotsky0906]

Can you show me the minor sequence too? lets stick to the key C, this time Cm.. thanks!!!

[@JoeGancher]

@Adam777s The major scale is another name for the diatonic scale.

[@Thelonelyscavenger]

@mcewanschampion I don't ..think so? but I have been known to be wrong.

[@shepd1]

VERY solid analysis. Thanks!

[@galtesler]

Very good video. Thanks a bunch

[@eyuita6378]

Please help me out with easy music and it chord to practice. Regards