Music Theory Workshop

[@Michael-ur4gd]

This man has so much patience. What a phenomenal teacher!!

[@jamesrroyse]

he is the best music theory I have ever met. I have tried learning this stuff for 50 years and it's only through this teacher that I finally got it. Bless him. He is so generous too and understanding.

[@emblemcc]

It's perfect. What makes it perfect is also her not understanding some parts well. In those cases you can check your self out if you do understand or not, and think about it again, which gives us time to really memorize those things. In a fact it is perfect back and forth learning. If the class will be full of people who understand than many thing won't be told and it will be pretty boring in the end. Perfect video.

[@scottmoyer1357]

Thanks for being patient and keeping all data in a perfect order for easy learning..I've been teaching for 42 years and appreciate that you are doing it far better than most.

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

This is the best video on music theory that I have seen. You really know how to break it down, we the world needs more teachers like you.

[@pebberbrown]

This was a one day, music theory workshop class for failing students who were behind in the regular Music Theory classes. All your comments about the kind of people in this workshop class are out of context. There were people that got sent here by the regular instructors because they couldnt grasp the regular classes. There was no specific "goal" of the lessons - only review and catch up for slackers.

[@s78932]

+Pebber Brown I'm studying Music Theory at University in Plymouth, England. I found this video very useful, I'm currently 1 hour in and now understand the circle of fifths in a way I didn't before! Great job.

[@scarnatsirt6124]

As far I'm concerned I'm very glad there are students who don't automaticaly understand everything and who dare asking questions. When I didn't understand, it allows me to, and when I do understand, it offers a pause to consolidate the new information. As an autodidact guitar player who learned everything by ear, I had no musical theory knowledge and I will never thank you enough for your videos. These are priceless for me because it's perfectly explained and at the perfect speed (english isn't my first language so I need time). Thank you so much Mr Brown!

[@mimenalist2445]

OK... this is great information, and I am new to musical theory so this all is great for me... the question now is: Are you telling me that it is possible in 3 hours to get the same information that usually is giving in 1 year?

[@jamers333]

Which begs the question how in the hell did they get into the other advance class if the can't understand intervals let alone diatonic, chromatic, modal, and other?

[@pebberbrown]

Sam or Mike or Totnes. Yeah. Like everyone here KNOWS who they are...

[@jrnjd3]

Awesome teaching Mr. Brown. I'm glad that woman took your class AND asked all those questions. ANY great teacher will not move forward without a student understanding what they are trying to convey. Yes it's frustrating to those of us who get it quickly but we have to be patient to those that don't. She obviously has a love of music or she wouldn't be there.

[@mikethelma]

She has a love of herself ... or rather, to hear herself talk. That much is clear.

[@jrnjd3]

Be that as may, if I were taking a class and didn't understand the lesson I would do the same thing. Yes she is annoying but she also now understands music theory. Kudos to her.

[@220Gene]

I thank that lady for all of her questions because if she hadn't I'm not sure if it would have this much information in it. Great Video. Thanks!

[@ZosoHacker]

This teacher is a genius!! I've been trying to get my mind around music theory of 30 years and failed miserably. This totally makes sense to me. Thanks for the penny drop. Really thanks.

[@apexwindowcleaningservices4457]

What an absolutely amazing demonstration of patience. I appreciate it is good to ask when you don't understand but let the man speak for a minute without asking him a question. He may answer the question you have without having to ask it. Superb teacher.

[@REPS-kb7up]

I admire your method of instruction - style, demeanor and lesson content. Thanks.

[@CitizenSmith50]

I began teaching myself music (and guitar) late last year at the age of 65, and had trouble getting my head around it, until I saw your lecture! It resulted in a "EUREKA" moment for Me, and suddenly many things started making sense! Many thanks from rural Australia. [p.s. You are almost my "doppleganger", or vice versa]

[@fadetoblack1290]

When you explained the flat keys I paused the video and put my head in my hands for about five minutes. It's so easy, yet I never saw it or was taught it. I felt like a guy looking for his guitar pick, then looks down and it's already in his hand. Thanks for the upload!

[@wedlowww]

Wow. I knew a lot of this stuff already, but the way he taught it solidified the knowledge for me. I love this guy's teaching techniques. 👏👏👏👍

[@PraveenKumarPlus]

Thank you for the wonderful lesson! The following mnemonics help: Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles' Father -> BEADGCF Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle -> FCGDAEB

[@7pituco]

I am in the same boat with zosohacker. I am 66 years old and this is the only music instructor I understand. Thanks Pebber, you deserve a raise in your paycheck.

[@00purenergy00]

Thank you for this amazing video. It's perfect for beginners or a great refresher for people that have been around music all their life but has never delved into anything deeper than playing notes like myself.

[@tomsouthard3780]

Nice Job Mr. Brown. Now retired, I wanted to get back into music after 35 years. The way you explain things, made it very easy refresh my memory. Some say it's long and boring. That may know a lot of this already. If that's the case, then this isn't the video for them. I found it to excelent! Even with people asking questions in a live class. They ask questions that a lot of people may ask. Great job, keep them coming!

[@caridemanuel]

I wanted to thank you for posting such relevant and easy to follow lessons online. I have been studying music theory on my own and you have solidifies my knowledge and truly cleared up a great deal.. I wanted to point out a possible suggested pattern in identifying the relative minor keys in the sharp sequence. At time stamp 59.00 you have written your formula now once you've decided the order of the sharps you can count to the fourt letter below the following sharp to get it's relative minor. for example. The sharp order is C, G, D, A, E, B, F, C, the Key of G'S relative minor would be Em because Four steps from G is E and so forth. just a thought....

[@mikimuzika]

You sir are a legend, i learnt so much i cannot believe it. I can see that you love what you do, and that really benefits your teaching. All the best!

[@bluenightsky]

Really great upload! I keep coming back to it to watch it in bits and pieces. It's helping me a lot with learning guitar music theory. But that woman... oh man. Really good amount of patience you showed with her.

[@davidgouin8420]

Your teaching skills are awesome. Love how thorough you are and take all your points out to the end, writing things out completely.

[@muleskinnersgarden]

A lot of talk about the gal and impatience. Lack of compassion and empathy. Those are 2 of the requirements to tune creativity. Everyone has a starting place, and an ending place. What happens in the middle is what counts.

[@CAPastryChef]

Just sat and watched this whole video without getting up once! Brilliantly taught! Thank you Pebber!!

[@JoeBarcus]

what a great lesson, I dont care about the girl, she wants to learn, and he is a great teacher for taking the time to walk her though it.

[@thepepperlanders]

Absolutely right.

[@mrnunyafb65]

Great job teaching!!!! In 1/2hr of watching i learned how to write and play every major scale in music ......Incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@AStateTrumpet]

in all fairness though, she is the one paying for tuition

[@TheMentalWonder]

You NEVER disappoint me with your teaching!!! Thanks BIG time!

[@marius994]

A 3 hours music lesson, for free... This is pure gold.

[@pebberbrown]

The school has nothing BUT dead dry erase markers at all times. NO one ever replaces them and no one ever requests new ones to be purchased. I buy them on my own and bring them.

[@junka22]

Totally agree! Pebber is a cool dude. I like the way he teaches so thorougly and makes these long videos. I don't always have the time and patience to practice, but with these you can really get deep onto a certain subject, even when you feel like you had too rough a day to practice. So thanks Mr. Brown for your teachings!

[@riverprophetriveroflife5058]

Prof. Brown, thank you for putting this on you tube. This has been a great help to me.thanks again. Kim Willott, Bullhead City, AZ.

[@pats6851]

I liked how you showed all of the combinations of chord possibilities (1,3,5; 1,3,b5; 1,3,#5; up to 1, #3, #5, and 1, b3, b5). You then stated that only a few are really needed. I also liked your explanation of augmented and diminished. By covering the examples that exist but don't make sense you helped me understand why other books leave out the examples. (e.g., why is there no diminished 4th, you explain well!) While some might think it went to slow, a feature KZbin has is to play back at 1.5 or 2x the speed. I used this to skim through parts that I thought I already knew and then slowed down for parts that I wanted to fully understand. I took lots of notes/screen snapshots and want to thank you for making this available to help me learn about music theory chords.

[@stevecruztube]

Thank you Mr. Brown. Between yesterday and today, I've spent about six hours watching your videos. Its been time well spent, for I have learned a lot. (unfortunately, I know I have much more to go). Be seeing you -steve

[@PHILOS09]

You Sir, have the patience of a saint! Well done!

[@ASquared007]

BTW. Your channel deserves more respect. Priceless information to be found herein. Thank you for sharing your knowledge for the greater good of all musicianship.

[@TheLexieosa3000]

I love the use of Moonlight Sonata in the beginning :) Love the instruction, thank you.

[@markhealey3660]

I have several books on music theory and this helps a great deal. I have never had a teacher or a book for that matter, explain how to set up the major scale this easy. I was taught I had to memorize the scales but this is a quick way to do a scale if I can't remember what goes where. Have enjoyed the 38 minutes so far and have lots of notes. I plan to finish tomorrow night. Thank you.

[@bobbyhosweden]

Thank you for this GREAT theoretic lesson. I studied with Frank Gambale along time ago and i have been confused up until you made everything make sense in this video. Greatly appreciated! Best wishes from Sweden :D

[@verarceo]

everything were explained in details.... i've learned a lot... thank you Pebber Brown!!!! more power and GOD bless!!!!

[@ToyeJohnson]

you have the best methods for teaching fundamental rudiments and theory of music

[@flowerFOG]

i love you as a mentor, artist, genius, and benevolent king. thank you thank you thank you! im gonna meet my hero (Big B). you have given me the tools to make my dreams reality. its pure imagination. thank you master!

[@MultiDev1n]

Excellent as always, whole step link makes so much sense, Matrix of 5th is also really illuminating. You are a great teacher and anyone who hassles you about forgetting to cross the t's and dot the I's are trolls. Class dynamic is great as well, the help you give to the lady struggling with concepts should help anyone who has the care and time to watch this entire lesson and do the work, thank you.

[@josephb4505]

Sensei Brown you mentioned a sheet at 18:40 that translates from keybaard to guitar. Would that be available for download some whaars?

[@mannyoro]

Who cares about the girl. If you watch 2 hrs of this you should be here to learn music theory not give a damn about a student. Excellent video for a musician wannabe like me :)

[@hamletbroward3652]

LUV the Patience,Style and Simplicity of your teaching. You made more sense than any of my college professors. ╰დ╮❤╭დ╯ You are "THE BEST"

[@alisashargorodsky2464]

It's a darn shame that all the people in this thread are responding to the challenges that this woman was having. What'e far worse than this woman having a challenging time understanding this material are all the intellectual snobs who think their gods gift to earth. If they were so wise they would have enough humility to know that all people have various capacity to comprehend different material. Instantly these people loose credibility.

[@InCieNSoTV]

You guys just busted the "head of the department" for failing to teach the "Circle of 5th's" to 'untrained' minds? Actually... I dig that. Music Theory "101" (or equivalent) should be taught in this manner (without the circle 'deal' 1st) to be grasped at once... THEN the whole "Geometry of Sound" should be presented. That explains why they got sent to the workshop in the 1st place... As for me, from now on, I'll be one of your [new] 'steady' online students. Thanks, Mr. Brown! Moral of the story: don't blame the students if they fail, 'slack' or are behind in a class given by 'erudite' professor...

[@mattpierce1974]

Amazing lesson! You are a fantastic teacher.

[@knotyacht]

Mr. Pebber Brown: You are an excellent instructor. Thanks!

[@tollelovingisme]

What unbelievable patience this man has. But why encourage this girl? Too much talking... She needs basic interval study. Oh but she was right about the word Cadence it does mean 1. a regular beat or rhythm, 2. the rise and fall of a voice as it speaks AND 3. (what she didn't know) Cadence in Music is the way a piece of music ends. Frustrating last hour. But I'm amazed at professor Brown. What dedication. Wishing I was your student Professor PB.

[@davidgouin8420]

Pebber Thanks For Sharing Your Knowledge and Genius For Free Just For The Sake Of The Music. Your A Great Man!!!!

[@donaldmarshall1409]

The note "A" is an item, therefore an "A" note is "1" (marked as one). A "STEP" that does not exist is "0" (zero, non-existant). Thus, a "STEP," when given a distance is an ITEM and then is marked as 1 (one). That distance is a "Half Step" distance and is marked as "1" (one half step). There are "12" half step "distances" in a chromatic scale. There are 12 ITEMS called notes (pitches) in a chromatic scale. 4 (four) notes cover the distance of " One and One Half" chromatic steps; Those selected four notes may be: "A," "A#," "B," and "C" (3 half step in distances). A distance of "One and One Half" Chromatic Steps is a DIMINISHED STEP. A DIMINISHED STEP has the distance of 3 chromatic half steps, which equals 2 "One and One Half" chromatic steps, therefore the notes "A" to "C" is a Diminished Step (The "C" note is a Diminished 2nd to the "A" note which equals a distance of "One and One Half chromactic steps, made-up of 4 ITEMS (items mean music notes: "A," "A#," "B," and "C"). [[NOTE]]: "A" to "C#" is a distance of "2" chromatic steps. The distance of 2 chromatic steps is a "chromatic 5th; A Chromatic 5th is one AUGMENTED STEP. "C#" is an AUGMENTED 2nd to an "A" note. THUS: "A" is the first note and "C#" is the second note, as you count through the chromatic scale in "Chromatic 5ths: 1...2...3...4...5...6...7...8...9...10...11...12...1 A..A#.B...C..C#.D.D#..E...F....F#...G.....G#..A A..................C#

[@MrRodellmoore]

A VERY GOOD TEACHER.

[@Iherbalessence69]

2:50:00 the classic "I can play by ear". Every time I tell someone to do it , they can't. I can do it, but it takes multiple times of repeating the measure in my head. It's way easier to do on the guitar than the piano in my opinion.

[@sirbupsalotfilms]

People commonly misinterpret "trial and error" as "playing by ear"... especially when they don't even know how to read music in the first place....

[@luisordenana7029]

This is something I have been looking for for a long time, thank you good sir all the way from SF

[@nightrain50]

Thanks for all you do Pebber Brown. Do your students realize how awesome you are on guitar?

[@eggbass]

Pebber, thank you SO much for sharing this. This is gold.

[@IDoNotExist000]

aha! I almost started with this one... I'll hit up 101 lecture 1 :-) great lessons pebber

[@robertcox76]

Great video! Thank you so much for sharing your style of teaching beginning theory.

[@TheStockfather10]

I want to thank you for this video. Even Though, the video is over two years old, I never saw it here, but man is it helpful. Thank you sincerely!!

[@hudsontoronto]

Wow, knowledge only comes with time .. Thanks for posting this video Pebber , really , thank you...

[@JamesOrcutt]

Pebber,,,,Many thanks its great its free and it fills in some of the gaps in my learning..many thanks Sir

[@TheTuneTime]

Thank you Pebber this is going to help me not suck! I play in a band that plays basic open chord songs. What can I do over that style to spice up the chord work and play more interesting lead lines?

[@larsvankoningsveld6179]

"And then you have jazz" The dude made a great joke and no one noticed :)

[@jasper36]

I love when the kid yells "ooohhthat is BRILLIANT!!!" at like 27:10. Yes, it is brilliant.

[@DanSteinca]

Hey Pebber, just wanted to wish you a happy New Years and Christmas. I've really appreciated your videos this year and hope you had a good one.

[@troublesome07]

This is great. thanks so much.

[@QuestionMark711]

you make its so clear and understanding

[@pebberbrown]

Everyone is a dumb girl and is afraid to admit it.

[@thejesman]

Thank you so much for uploading this. I learned so much just from this one video.

[@taitimoproductions4801]

Thank you so much for your teachings. The best.

[@theblindsniper]

I've been watching a lot of your videos for quite some time and I just wanted to thank you for going so in depth like no other person on youtube to explain and break down the basics to understand the whole concept. Great, great videos. I only wish I had the time to watch every single one of them to really delve deep. Again, thank you sir :)

[@BoiseG]

Every class throughout the universe has a woman like that.

[@beng.3459]

This is a fantastic reference. Thank you for posting.

[@genayish]

Thank you for this explanation. I am teaching myself through books; my theory is mediocre at best. This was very helpful for my weak points.

[@Hellwig64275]

There are NO bad student younga glasshoppers - onry bad teacher!

[@thepepperlanders]

After watching the video I have to admit that woman's continual chatter became a distraction. The was another student who should have been allowed to hear Mr. Browns explanations without her voice constantly in the background while the teacher is speaking. The woman was rude because its clear that hearing her voice is more important to her than others learning. Its unfortunate that this video was debased because the teacher is good at explaining theory.

[@brainpanzer361]

Great vid sir, I like the way you teach. That girl made it hard to watch so I had to go to some of your lesson material . 5 and 7, timing. Gold. thanks

[@macryan19]

Thank you!! Subscribed today, like this guy's attitude, thanks a lot man for the free lessons very generous.

[@FuukaDoll]

Hi, PB! Hope you see this comment. Seriously considering paying for your online lessons. Really wish I could see the sheet you reference at 18:34. Thanks for putting these videos up, it's helped to clear a lot up for me.

[@kesenex2883]

i found very help thank you i can now read sheet music and play the piano

[@li2ljay]

On the contrary , I say thanks to the girl who keeps asking the "stupid questions" that I would be asking !!!! So THANKS MYSTERY GIRL !!! and Pebber...dude,this rocked my socks so a big THANK YOU !!

[@Youknow033]

Thank you Pebberbrown for posting this video. this is awsome lecture.

[@rillloudmother]

You might start by learning the CAGED system of chords to break out of 1st position. Also learn the chords of the major scale [ie. C Dm Em F G7 Am Bm7b5 the last one is optional since it isn't used much outside of jazz]. Then learn the major scale and its modes. That oughta keep you busy for a minute.

[@iansimm4868]

Thanks for the lessons probably some of the best out there

[@EroticDrop]

Faith in free quality education, restored. Thanks, Pebber.

[@abhimanyusharma2728]

Thanks Pebber this was really helpful... I always wanted to learn the theory... Thanks!!! again.... :)

[@GNARGNARHEAD]

Devin Townsend has some great tutorials for major tuning that could really help

[@seandouglas6796]

i love how he got the confusion ray out on the girl with diatonics debated historical definition and chromatic music and the difference. lol. shes a beginner man. shes still wondering why BC and EF have no sharps or flats! lol

[@julianmdanner]

I found that using this formula, made it easier than remembering wwhwwwh. Major scale has half steps between 3 and 4 notes and 7 and 8th note. For Minor scale, Half steps between 2 and 3 and 5 and 6. The rest have whole steps.

[@danteengland4067]

I rely like these free lessons, learning a lot keep em comin

[@666alikat]

thanks so much for putting up these videos.

[@guerril1337]

I need to find 3 hours next time i have something that resembles a weekend to watch this.

[@brettmyrfield6156]

Hey man! Pebber, I really really have been enjoying your videos and I want you to know that sincerely. I am teaching beginners how to play guitar, and I was wondering what videos you might suggest for me to watch, or if you have any suggestions in what I could try teaching the beginners?

[@JamesJefferyUK]

That girl is beginning to frustrate me, I am amazed at his teaching ability and patience. He explains it once, she says she gets it, then asks him to do it again. I'm at 20:00 atm, I am going to be surprised if she understands when/if he gets to modulation, sustained and augmented notes, or even roman numeral chord referencing lol. She's learning, I get that, she's just doing my head in.

[@davidgouin8420]

Your blowing that ladies MIND!!!!

[@famii7132]

1:24:00 Anyone else noticed the Majora's Mask music on the piano in the background? :D

[@OurBrainHurtsALot]

Clocktown theme.

[@MrCerote]

This is GOLD!!!! Thanks, seriously!!

[@ASquared007]

Piano - Easy to visualize scales and chords due to keyboard layout Guitar - Easy to transpose keys due to movable shapes Learn both. Be a better musician.

[@pebberbrown]

Any 4 notes with pitches starting low to high is a tetrachord. 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1239, 123-10, 123-11, 1245, 1246, 1247, 1248, 1249, 124-10, 124-11, 1256, 1257, 1258, 1259, 125-10, 125-11, 1267, 1268, 1269, 126-10, 126-11, 1278, 1279, 127-10, 127-11, 1289, 12810, 128-11, 1345, 1346, 1347, 1348, 1349, 134-10, 134-11, 1356, 1357, 1358, 1359, 135-10, 135-11, 1367, 1368, 1369, 136-10, 136-11, 1456, 1457, 1458, etc etc etc many many more.....