The Heart Melter Chords

[@ItalianSkate]

I'd listen to this audio for like 14 years straight

[@ravenecho2410]

everything in its right place by radiohead, will now be ur new favorite song

[@ItalianSkate]

@@ravenecho2410 I'll tell you more than that: Radiohead X Kendrick Lamar is one of my favourite vibes lately

[@HonkyEatsVegan]

Cap, you can't do that for sure. Don't lie to us, you 🤡

[@eiko1]

​@@HonkyEatsVegan It's not that deep

[@HonkyEatsVegan]

@@eiko1 yea but he lied to us

[@Swimant]

“It’s just your decision, and it’s a good decision.” How very encouraging of a statement. You picked up a sub from that statement and the genuine care that was in the tone of you voice when you said it. Thank you.

[@esmondtheillusionmotsepe7656]

“…This is just your decision; it’s a good decision…” sounds so assuring.😭

[@pandurendradjaja8994]

very Bob Ross!

[@p0k3mn1]

And wrong

[@Musicman995]

@@p0k3mn1 someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed lol

[@zacharykim295]

Happy little accidents 😊

[@davidardelean2832]

That's literally boring

[@sunkintree]

We're gonna put a happy little chord change down right over here. And that'll just be our little secret

[@calviajante]

Not a single reply, because everybody got the reference. Thanks for this comment!

[@chrischeers9905]

love it

[@LOLLYPOPPE]

Rob Boss?

[@mahyargharehdaghi9383]

@@LOLLYPOPPE indeed the boss himself

[@The_og_moonwalker]

@@LOLLYPOPPEI love rob boss

[@isntitrich000]

This feels so strange. It doesn't feel like he's teaching piano. It feels like a meditation guide. I love it

[@michjackfan1534]

getting lost in playing piano could def be meditational

[@MauryExplorer_]

well said. but if you think about it everything is meditation. every action done with care. also cooking, sewing, walking and so on

[@collinbeal]

Playing an instrument can absolutely be meditative. Get yourself a keyboard or acoustic guitar and just doodle around with one idea like this for an hour, and it feels really good.

[@buggerkingmalmo8949]

not strange. in many ways it is proven music to be very close to certain levels of meditations,if even getting close to be a kind of spiritual rituality

[@bobriedinger5287]

​@@buggerkingmalmo8949Seems like that's where it took John Coltrane

[@jacobscanlon9311]

That second lick on the Bb/F is the closest thing I’ve ever heard to a guitar bend on piano, your touch on the keys is mesmerizing.

[@jrd3807]

that attack/decay on the note was perfect

[@ivanamontano3743]

right????

[@charlesmot54]

That b flat minor over f sounds so good

[@kaiduong4062]

You might enjoy Spectre by Radiohead

[@oliverslicey]

@@kaiduong4062indeed I do

[@danieleposillipoBlackLight]

Comes from negative harmony, IV minor become a Cadenza grade because of the tension between notes, the same from Radiohead ad mentioned earlier🤟

[@specialmeat]

It is, even better if Bbm(maj7)

[@Woodsaras]

​@@danieleposillipoBlackLightnegatie harmony is a gimic. Lol. Gtfo with that sht

[@manifestgtr]

This is the best type of intermediate instruction. Just enough jargon to explain things but *mostly* demonstrating the emotional impact and musicality of a particular musical choice.

[@mikescoladeviousmike6377]

Watched it 100 times no clue which notes he Playa in what order 😢

[@manifestgtr]

@@mikescoladeviousmike6377 That just means you’re not quite ready to absorb this type of musical information yet. Once you get to the point where chords like “F”, “Bb” and “C7” are something you can play without thinking, then you’ll be good to start playing this stuff and adding your own personality to it

[@mikescoladeviousmike6377]

@@manifestgtr I learnt more last night than I ever have since seeing this video. I knew alot of theory but never utilized or made sense of it until few hours ago. I was one of those guys who is familiar with instruments can play piano but at the level of not understanding n relying on muscle memory, but past few hours I been getting atleast to the point I can actually learn properly and make sense of progressions. I'm truly amazed 👏. Now I'm beginning to understand how to actually play and see what chords fit finally for cadences. Finally understand the chord families atleast at the level I can actually practice constructively. Been experimenting in a practicle manner and having atleast some success finally. Also my melodies and basslines are already a bit more practicle fitting the groove for once. Trying to not just play random stuff till one note works then trying everything till another note fits, now I'm beginning to realize the melody comes out naturally and fit better than just pick8ng a note that isn't needed but atleast doesn't sound horrible. My beats in the past where lacking a motive and just randomly added notes that even if they fit they didn't belong. Now I don't even add as much but one or 2 notes played in my improv seam to just compliment the peice alot better and I'm still brand new to this feeling. Feeling now that I can finally atleast come to understand chords and not just freestyle aimlessly till something works. A motive and well thought out understanding is beginning to fit my project 100 times better just off a few hours focused on cadence. Connecting all the dots for me and not overthinking but finally feeling the music ♥️ I'm not a musician but I do play instruments just havnt fully grasped how to improv and make sense of the little bit of theory I knew but now starting to actually understand now. Never thought about cadence but now I get the chord numbers and why some are maj or min or diminished etc... I been forcing myself to stick to the chords of the key and letting that influence what chords I try to play together. Its so much more practicle, it's probably obvious stuff but I never knew that you can know what chords would fit together instead of trying mutkiple chords and getting nowhere and intimidated.. finally starting to think about proper progressions and learning to get used to them specifically instead of aimlessly trying improv untill fluking something that fits seldomly. I made 4 beats already that have logical progressions complimenting my sample and finding the melody is way easier and more effective just off of a few hours of looking in the right direction 🔥👌 not just relying on my sample to have a progression but adding my own to compliment a sample in a good way I used to spend hours and days until something worked out.. now I'm understanding and can maybe become a musician instead of just playing at that level of only knowing a few songs because muscle memory. I was alot better at guitar for chords but guitar is easy to improv chords even without understanding them so I pretty much still suck lol 😆

[@mikescoladeviousmike6377]

@@manifestgtr I still need to count my intervals to know maj from min, diminished and augmented, but I've been getting used to familiarizing myself with the chords. I'm soo happy, this video made me atleast start to understand and look in the right direction. I improved more in these few hours than I ever have for past 20 years lol 😆 feeling like with enough effort I can confidently become a musician one day and not just a half ass hobbiest lol

[@johnslater8998]

Ah yes… the minor fall, the major lift.

[@person3538]

Okay, good one hahaha

[@Jeremy.Bearemy]

The baffled king composing hallelujah

[@FryManTheGreat]

Hallelujah

[@Squirrel-zq6oe]

Hallelujah

[@landbeastie6899]

Hallelujah

[@incognitomode893]

I need an hour of just the chords I swear, this lil shorts vid is gonna carry me through midterms

[@SimvitTravels]

Same haha

[@ice-hole]

its carries me through midgard

[@Williamk492]

Radiohead nods and agrees 👌🏼

[@danielkarko2380]

I instantly started playing pyramid song in my head lol

[@SG_____]

​@@danielkarko2380Jumped in the river what did I see?

[@Williamk492]

@@danielkarko2380 when he puts the Bbm over the F chord, that’s when Radiohead was flashing around my brain. But towards the end I hear Chopin or Satie. Awesome little lesson!

[@collinbeal]

There was nothing to fear and nothing to doubt

[@CoryTheSimmons]

Was thinking Philip Glass

[@ZigbertD]

I only recently learned the term "plagal cadence", and now I know the word for harmony technique I've known and loved for a long time. My favorite is the major IV followed by the minor IV.

[@mcliloldbigyoung]

You're a warm soul, thank you for bringing light love joy and music to the world

[@frandeep]

You've inspired me to take music back up again. Thank-you.

[@DuttyDoes]

I discovered my love for it this year and it’s amazing 😊

[@nameismy_ethan]

i swear to god this is a soundtrack for a movie. that constant pedaling F then the brief C7 is something i know ive heard in a movie, one that probably almost made me cry.

[@AngryK1tty]

Truman show

[@FancyNoises]

​@@AngryK1ttynice

[@aleksik4028]

C7 to F is about in every song, five chord to one.

[@nameismy_ethan]

@@aleksik4028 i’m aware but if you actually read my comment it had more to do with the tone and the approach more than the actual chords themselves. nearly every popular song utilizes a i - iii - v pattern but if i were to play a list of 10 of them you could probably differentiate them from each other.

[@Qui-9]

Maybe an older soap opera style?

[@Account4096]

I wish these kinds of videos existed back when I used to play the piano in church. These are some essential tips right here.

[@pkirkwood23]

I want this to play on loop as background music for my life

[@beback_]

Yes with the commentary and everything.

[@PussySlayer-x2p]

​@@beback_ just the music

[@Lambchop909]

I love how Sleep on the Floor by the lumineers does this with C and F, but I never would’ve noticed that without this video. Thank you for sharing such a simple and beautiful way to make a song sound so much better!

[@Stevie_D_Pre]

The Bbmin/f sounded straight out of a Radiohead song

[@iyulien707]

Exactly! It reminded me of no suprises

[@zynel413]

@@iyulien707 the I - iv is like the main 2 chords of No Surprises and that's what the F to Bb Minor is so this acc makes perfect sense lol

[@Junglesmells]

It’s been around in music for four hundred years but yeah Radiohead lol

[@MeeraThomas]

@@zynel413 the IV-iv-I is in creep as well :))

[@MintFX0]

@@Stevie_D_Preyep they use it a lot, maybe even too much

[@FredKennedyIV]

You guys absolutely NAIL every single short video you put out. Thanks for sharing :)

[@tomofield]

Stop! The minor 4! Haunting 😢😂

[@jakekeys88music]

It's a Beatles move. I'd argue it's what makes Radiohead's "Creep" so alluring.

[@ji604]

​​@@jakekeys88musicI'd argue the deceptive cadence from B > C before the Cm adds to the buildup and tension. Creep would sound way simpler if it left out the major III and went straight to IV and iv

[@ederdiaz1639]

@@jakekeys88musicit definitely is fs

[@bongjovi4928]

Brian wilson was doing it in 63

[@tomofield]

​@bongjovi4928 Frederic Chopin was doing it 1840 😂

[@WYIT0]

I feel like I'm in The Truman Show right now

[@marlenebean]

! omg haha it does sound like that background music

[@nikolabanovic4833]

I'm a guitarist writing pop music and many of these videos are a great inspiration and add something new to my toolset! Thanks for the great content!

[@unclejane9819]

I’m a bass guitar player and you just helped to improve my playing immensely. Thank you.

[@reflect916]

hah

[@ardniareis3503]

Can I just say - apart from the utterly beautiful knowledge being shared here - I can’t help but also noticing our teacher seems a very kind, loving, sweet and tender human being. Patient and softspoken. Such a rarity in these “shouting” times.

[@mmd195401]

I am hoping that everyone realizes that *touch* is a huge part of this. Many people try, but few achieve this kind of touch. When you hear it, you feel it and you know it.

[@gabrielcasasmusic8720]

Can’t tell you how much I appreciate you Adam

[@dylansavage8892]

How beautiful it is, and how grateful i am for the lord to bless us humans with the engineuity to mastercraft such an instrument such as the piano, its these blessing we walk by each day and overlook. We have been big blessed time and time again lets show our appreciation these holidays and give our lives back to christ!

[@r3da]

I WANNA FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS IN THE BACKGROUND

[@KiraPlaysGuitar]

I appreciate how some shorts are made to loop and some have a clear and defined end. Keeps things fresh.

[@GizzyDillespee]

Bob Freakin' Ross of relaxing piano

[@joelrhine]

This is so beautiful. Feels like a warm hug.

[@nathan.rodrigues]

I could listen to this forever

[@jerryoltremari317]

I can just listen to you play that, over and over.

[@calebanders5819]

That plagal cadence really hit me in the feels

[@loya2867]

Really the best videos for musicians! Thank you!!!!❤

[@adamel-sawaf4045]

Nice! Reminds me of Olivia Rodrigo’s Vampire

[@NeokiAr]

SI

[@FryanGosling]

❤😢

[@Joshua__Tan]

Yup cos Vampire starts with the same chord. Good ear!

[@Billie_irishEdits]

Same chords it's ( F.C F.A) that's the start of vampire bc I can play it:) good job 👏

[@matthewujcich2198]

you and your musicians are the best! thx for al the tips and clips! i can watch and listen all day! ✝️❤️🎶🎹

[@not.joey.d]

That little blue note in the Bb minor is 🤤

[@kafungechaofficial4746]

The light of your soul comes through in every note

[@radiant_shade]

Minor 4 to 1 in a major key is so underrated no 🧢

[@JP-1990]

I love it when a musician is genuinely enjoying the music as they make it.

[@deevnn]

Excellent...I'm loving these Plagal Cadences

[@grandiosa86]

Your videos is really helpful man. Giving me new ideas. You deserve every credit in the world!Thanks!

[@corrancully5960]

I just want a like 10 hour video of stuff like this to sleep to

[@toneconsultant]

I simply love hearing someone's theory like this. Simple enough for me to understand and it's impressive to hear someone break it down. I'm a subscriber now.

[@rafaelevoramartorell]

Take it to church!! Thanks Adam! Amazing content! Loved the Face Melting video! A series of those would be amazing from Open Studio!

[@Daz1024]

A fine example of less is more. Wonderful calming effect.

[@BobMazzo]

Gonna steal this for church worship...

[@vgm_composer]

Steal... Ha! Love the irony

[@JimBaker-ks4io]

@@vgm_composergospel didn't create anything

[@Bluejay-ri1yf]

​@@JimBaker-ks4ioNeither did any music?

[@thedankknight8333]

@@vgm_composerwhat? Irony?

[@GameyRaccoon]

@@thedankknight8333thou shalt not steal maybe

[@milisaganiso4438]

I’ll never forget this! Thank you❤

[@dariusmines]

You guys have such a beautiful approach to voice. That C7 w the A up top? Definitely not what I thought would happen, and I love that about this channel

[@brobrothebro]

that Bbmin/f was perfect. i could listen to just that for forever

[@bananawarlock3981]

That B minor over F... Oooof. That's the good stuff.

[@wellesradio]

That tension and release made my back feel better just by listening to it.

[@robalderman6979]

Makes me feel All By Myself

[@bertrogers2702]

And of course a little Rachmaninoff too ...

[@chessyhappysushi]

kinda fell in love with this musical meditation moment i just had thanks to you

[@heashon2000]

If you dig long, and hard enough, you'll find videos that are actually worth something, like this one.

[@triba4990]

And that little video reminds me why I've always wanted to learn piano. So much expression in so few chords

[@larryjackson2721]

This was great!

[@Farkonso]

Made a pianist friend a few months ago and it's inspiring. They're no master but it made me appreciate the instrument so much and it made me pick up a MIDI keyboard at last to try and get a little good myself

[@maphirotron]

That's what I love, no complicated piano finger runs, just the right notes and harmonies.

[@Kris-cl5nl]

When you said ‘whoo’ I said it too at the exact same time hahaha I felt it!

[@prundonmcavoy7155]

As a classical musician, these sorts of motions are a gigantic part of my improvisatory wheelhouse; the rapid-fire changes and substitutions that most jazzers are capable of... not so much 😄

[@collinbeal]

It's a different skillset to be sure 😂

[@sharingmatters]

wow, such simple changes and such joy!

[@chrisclermont456]

Each one of these chords evoke a particular emotional feeling. The Bb/F is very solemn sounding. Very much a Gospel/Contemporary Christian vibe. The Bb min/F is more challenging. I bit mysterious. The C7/F has a JS Bach/Catholic Church kinda vibe. It is fun experimenting with slash chords like this!!

[@MaskedMenace830]

Reminds me of when the band would come up for the outro of the sermon at the pentacostal church I used to go to as a teen. Good for da soul

[@DavidD-rd6oc]

Beautiful. It’s a Radiohead vibe 😍

[@androsislandrox]

Keith Jarrett

[@ghostxdv-6211]

I honestly was waiting for the rest of Vampire to play

[@raivee8536]

SAME! was looking for a comment about that haha

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

thats the sound of an indie game being made

[@user-tb8vr8yy4b]

????

[@handlesrtwitterdontbelivethem]

in idle business i hear indie games being made you never know@@user-tb8vr8yy4b

[@thekingoffailure9967]

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[@_.Dylan._]

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[@estebanrodriguez1175]

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[@TGMinnieeMee]

The subtle movement in dynamics really adds 😌

[@dvnking]

A lot of people will say French, Spanish, Italian etc... but music is by far the most beautiful language.

[@mikebennett7261]

YES!!!

[@mikebennett7261]

I don't know you, but I love you. I hope we meet in Heaven...

[@scottcraze7398]

It's undoubtedly German.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Open Studio is THE best.Reminds me of my days at McMaster .

[@spencerjones552]

Adam you’re a great freakin teacher!! Has anyone told you that?

[@rafaelevoramartorell]

Agreed

[@cyclassyy]

Perfect to improvise my worship chord progressions! Thank you sir!

[@Isaiah_John1]

One of the easiest things you've shown me in these shorts (relatively new to piano). Will be applying these.

[@claudionogueira9836]

It’s gorgeous. Thank you.

[@ynzmusic]

I have a bigger brain and a hearth thanks to your contents ❤

[@dudders___1684]

oh i love these honestly. it's like it's gonna go somewhere but doesn't. they're fun on drums too

[@joshuapatrick682]

"this is your decision" said no classical pianist ever!

[@kalebdeleskieofficial]

I know!! My first reaction was "but....... You've been asked to stay on F"

[@joashchechet1675]

Well the channel has "jazz" in the name

[@askbrettmanning]

Bravo. Those are my favorite moves for adding small subtleties.

[@emilroy6882]

We need a Spotify version of this

[@jonasc1221]

I love this. You always bring the best chords, no joke.

[@mrtophat12]

.... Radiohead enters the chat.

[@DG-mv6zw]

Absolutely stunning.

[@nwohioan]

Could hear someone riding that F all day long baby. Somewhat uplifting, but with a tinge of uncertainty.

[@PanduPoluan]

Dang the piano sounds ... so meditative and atmospheric despite how simple it is. And the things added "to spice it up" _really_ spice it up.

[@percyvolnar8010]

This is something European pipe organ players do better than virtually any and all other keyboardists....

[@Astrussy]

This reminds me of being at church when the pastor is talking and the piano dude or lady is just vibin

[@hypersztoss3731]

I never thought of it this way, as simply an embellishment and not an actual chord change. And i have been doing this for ages.

[@michaelbruccoleri]

The only thing more perfect than these perfect chords is you for making this short vid for us. I will definately try this out! ^_^

[@jordanj9069]

I absolutely love videos like this, thank you :)

[@brookemeisel5384]

This is beautiful!! Please make this a song. I love your calming vibe btw

[@RawTakes]

indeed it is beautiful.

[@joylesstiger]

That perfect cadence makes it sound like a Christmas song.

[@cjletgo]

it made me so happy when he made the grunt, i was grunting the whole time

[@JeanDearCanada]

I just subscribed, this is the second video of yours that taught me something new. I'm going to have to go through your channel!

[@adainjarrio]

I have finally learned what this is! Thank you!

[@VoidKyun]

this actually just helped something click in my brain, im a music producer and ive been trying to replicate this in my melodies for a while, thanks!

[@ShouldBePracticing]

the 2nd Bb minor example makes great use of the tritone substitution sound, hearing that b7 (#9) - b6 (b9) - 5 resolution (Eb, Db, C) really draws it out

[@micaiahdavis5636]

Why did I feel my body relax with that first change? 😭 The way he expresses himself reminds me of Bob Ross. 🙌🏾