Writing Progressions with Borrowed Chords: Songwriting Lesson [MUSIC THEORY - MODAL INTERCHANGE]

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Modal Interchange, Borrowed Chords, and Modal Mixture all refer to the same concept of using parallel modes - modes that all start on the same tonic. In this video we explore writing chord progressions in C Major, then borrowing the chords from C Minor. We also explore other options, such as borrowing from Lydian or Phrygian, and borrowing from other keys when NOT in major.
2 mistakes- At 05:50 I accidentally forgot Dorian, and the big chart has a type on Locrian, the two chord is missing a numeral!
This topic goes as deep as your knowledge of the modes. If all you know is Major and Minor, you can still get an insane amount of awesome cool chord progressions just by borrowing between them. However, the more modal knowledge you have, the easier it is to keep track of all the chords available to you in a key, and have a quick and easy way to play or write over it.
Here are the videos that I've taught to lead up to this course.
Writing chords in Major: • How To Write Chord Pro...
Writing chords in Minor: • How to write Chords an...
Chords of Dorian: • DORIAN SCALE - The 2nd...
Chords of Lydian: • Learn the Lydian Scale...
Chords of Phrygian: • PHRYGIAN - Understandi...
Chords of Mixolydian: • How to Improvise Solos...
Secondary Dominants: • Secondary Dominants- W...
Modal Mixture: • Using Modal Mixture fo...
And here's the video on just the borrowed iv chord: • These 3 Chords will Ma...
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Table of Contents:
00:00 Intro
00:55 How To Borrow from Minor Scales
05:55 Approved Borrowed Chords
07:40 Borrowing From Different Modes
10:58 Writing in Minor and Borrowing Chords
12:35 Wrapping Up

[@janott6342]

Your videos are amazing! Just one little nitpick/question (at 5:50), doesn't the Dorian mode also contain the bVII chord?

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

Good lord you'd think I'd know that considering I put it in the chart! You're absolutely right, just a massive brainfart.

[@clugokillscluco]

And don't forget phrygian!

[@janott6342]

@@clugokillscluco Phrygian contains a bvii (instead of bVII) though, built on the same root but different chord quality.

[@clugokillscluco]

@@janott6342 can you explain the difference between the uppercase and lower case?

[@ckannan90]

@@clugokillscluco Uppercase is a major chord, lowercase is a minor chord

[@RudyAyoub]

lmfao 12:26 quality stuff man

[@musicmangm7572]

You have quality videos also.🎸👍

[@toprak3479]

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[@pseke7613]

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[@thedefiant6244]

Rudy Ayoub brooooo

[@thevastexpanse2873]

hey bro... play me a song bro .

[@Mooseboy08]

Jake, I've been playing guitar for longer than you've been alive (unless you're a remarkably preserved 54 year old), but every time I watch one of your videos, I get great new ideas. I'm heading over to your Patreon now to help sponsor. Keep on keepin' on!

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

He is unique, fantastic indeed

[@jiles7726]

funny, i'm also a 54 yr older and feel the same...I will try to sponsor too

[@fabiocaetanofigueiredo1353]

Well, I'm 50 and feel the same... never in my life did I think I could one day compose anything... until started to watch this young gentleman... 👏

[@drsteviejasengnsangma8739]

Best comment Best compliment.. keep on playing brother

[@CohensideProductions]

Same…I’m old as $hit too. This guy is great!

[@radiozelaza]

I remember writing my first borrowed chord progression in 2002 and trying to explain to the guitarist that he has to play a melodic minor on that chord. Didn't know back then that rock'n'roll guitarists are not only ignorant of anything beyond blues pentatonic - but they also scoff at learning anything outside it

[@vermillion2023]

As the drummer and songwriter in my band, I can confirm that my guitarist is too lazy to learn music theory

[@Gumbo72203]

That’s a pretty low ball generalization. You’re going to have a bad time having such a pejorative and judgemental view of guitar players.

[@radiozelaza]

@@Gumbo72203 haven't had since. You can tell if a guy is a nerdy type or a degenerate type

[@MrMikomi]

The funny thing about playing non-diatonic chords (i.e. typically borrowed chords) is that when you first do it, it sounds weird. But when you hear it in a pop song you don't question it; you accept it. It's only by constantly experimenting with them, including analyzing sheet music for existing songs, that you can break through that. I think I'm getting there and it's quite liberating.

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

This video was copyright claimed before it even went public. I can't monetize it. If it weren't for my patreon supporters this would be on the shelf until the claim is settled, you can thank them for making it possible :). EDIT- No harm done- Claim was removed within hours!

[@wido123123]

wow, that sucks!

[@jcdenton616]

Thank you, Patreon supporters, and you, Jake! Great work!

[@thecharger98]

Can you make a video about how to recognize certain time signatures in different genres? Can you cover how to tell the difference between double-time and slow common-time? Also, how is common-time done in R&B/Hip Hop as opposed to in rock?

[@Zombie_Problem]

was the Back To The Future clip that got the copyright strike?

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

@@Zombie_Problem It was the 4 measures of Total Eclipse of the Heart. I really wanted you to hear that chord!!!!!

[@filipbaader]

I don't comment often but i just wanted to tell you that this video is absolutely amazing. The amount of effort put into it is outstanding. I really loved how you showed each of the progressions in an actual composition. I would love if you'd do more videos like this in the future!

[@nathan164]

The amount of effort put into this video is amazing, actually recording songs to explain different borrowed chords, I'm learning so much thank you!!

[@kayve214]

Your videos are really amazing, I spent 4 years in music school and learned a little, but with this 13 minute video I was like "what sorcery is this?" thank you so much sir, from the bottom of my heart.

[@GMJ7320]

I finished a music GCSE course and taking A level music right now, and even with A*s in my composition assessments I still learn from this guy every video he makes

[@seiph80]

The techno colored dog had me cracking up. Love it, Jake!

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seiph80 doge*

[@evandxn]

Its a doge!

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Same 😅

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Side eyed techno dog....... .......ggrrrrrrrrrrooooooooovvvyyyyy

[@crimsnblade8555]

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[@Arda.D]

Jake is a blessing for self taught amateur musicians like us, you’re an amazing man pal!

[@Adarkjet]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on modal chord progressions. I especially appreciate the little mini songs you create with vocals over them. Please give us more of these.

[@TruthSurge]

yep, the Am to G# maj to G maj works well because the notes CONNECT WELL. They are not disjointed and unrelated and that, I think, is what chord progressions is all about. You look for chords that have a COMMON note or notes and that'll make them seem to go together in a more logical fashion. Nice video!

[@lakejizzio7777]

I love Em to D#augmented because just the root note is different. Has a unique feeling.

[@lukero5502]

I've seen you on some Tommy Emmanuel video comment sections

[@CrisKRA]

Thanks so much for this video Jake, I never understood why in some songs there would be a chord that wasn't in the key that the song supposedly was. I figured that the people writing the songs thought it just sounded cool, now I know that there is some theory behind it. Again, can't thank you enough

[@arnabnayek93]

You’ve actually turned into an influencer for my work. Really very helpful things. Being a rock musician these things helped me a lot. Thank you. Peace. Love from India.

[@madhusmitagoswami1068]

Hey man are u into recording and stuff

[@arnabnayek93]

Madhusmita Goswami yep

[@madhusmitagoswami1068]

What kind of music

[@arnabnayek93]

Madhusmita Goswami depends on mood! 😅 mainly Rock, Pop rock, Soft Rock

[@madhusmitagoswami1068]

I generally record metal and rock

[@ebeyslough]

Take a screenshot at 8:05 You're an amazing teacher of musical concepts. You really opened up a lot of doors for me personally for writing. Thank you.

[@markrudolf7567]

I agree, that's a really useful chart! Does anyone happen to know what that notation is called?

[@JosephLachh]

You don't have to memorize that or even have it as a screenshot. If you take a scale, and then start at a different note, realize that it's the same order of notes. You just have to remember that starting on the second note is the dorian, the third note is the phrygian, and so on.

[@JosephLachh]

Example: You want G dorian. Dorian is the second note, take the F scale because G is the second note of the F scale, and rearrange the notes to start with G

[@shelly.618]

My favourite part about this KZbin channel is is that you went to school to know this and now you are teaching me for free what you had to pay for. Hope you got a scholarship

[@contraproduction8778]

As a music producer these tutorials help me immensely you describe music theory better than almost anyone else on KZbin

[@bestiagrama1276]

Man you've just opened an entire universe of sounds for me O_O I'm stunned by the possilities. This is awesome!

[@beelinerlogistics7642]

Well at 58 years of age with a guitar in my hand, till this video, I have discovered the most ground breaking way to think of modes and the “borrowed chords. Thank you kid, your absolutely a beast. My new source for my new sounds. Wow

[@kakan147]

This channel is amazing!

[@LydianMelody]

Great lesson! Terrible about the asinine copyright claim. Angry old lady mini rant: In _my_ day, "finger style" and "finger picking" were different things! Next you'll try to tell me language is an evolving thing. HAH. I'll go back to petting my cats on the porch now. PS: I'll take my II chord back please.

[@michaelcraig9449]

NOOOOO not the crazy cat lady! I actually knew a guy named Lydian Tone! (Stage name of course)

[@ezhope1]

Lydian Melody 😂😂

[@jimscobie6646]

Man, your knowledge is astounding. Hey, if you didn't already, can you make a video explaining how you gained all this knowledge? Such as, schooling, lessons, and such.

[@yyguuyg]

I learned all of this from music theory classes. I would highly recommend if you take music theory classes to do so in conjunction with piano classes/lessons. Piano is the best instrument to apply music theory to because all the notes are laid out in sequence and there is only one piano key per note (as opposed to guitar, where it is possible to play the same note in many different places even in standard tuning, for example: B3 can be played on five of the six strings)

[@nebula0697]

@@yyguuygTo be sure, with the caveat that transposing is far harder on piano than it is on guitar.

[@maxpower975]

Thanks Jake your videos are absolutely amazing!

[@micklivi92]

I have been looking so long for a video like this!

[@GogiRegion]

Fun fact, in dorian you can borrow chords from aeolian and it usually sounds totally natural, and if not, it still doesn’t usually sound off. I saw this in a KZbin comment, then tried it when writing a song in dorian, and was surprised how well it worked.

[@oneeyemonster3262]

if you stop calling MODES as scales it would much easier. I'll list the 9 parallel scales...with 7 modes EA. ( 63 modes) Which will give you very possible 7 notes intervals variation within the 12 notes...ALL 12 notes works. You MODULATE using the different scales Basic traids (chords) are just every other note. ( no matter the scale) The MAJOR diatonic is the REFERENCE intervals. In C Major/Amin for less confusion....( KEYS are just PITCH) If you can comprehend it in C MAJOR/Amin...you can play in any keys... These parallel scales also help make keys shifting SMOOTHER. 1...........2.............3...4............5..............6............7..8 b2 ,b3 b5 b6 b7 ( the BLACK keys) Shift ONE note at a time to obtain the other 8 scales. The BASIC..( b3, b6, b7 are the SECOND ARPEGGIO of the I, IV, V chord) b6 = Harmonic MAJOR C Maj F min G7 b3= melodic min C Maj F7 G7 b3,b6 =harmonic min C min F min G7 b3, b6, b7 NATURAL min C min F min G min b2, b3 Melodic min b2 b2, b3, b6 Harmonic min b2 b3, b5 melodic min b5 b3, b5, b6 Harmonic min b5 b3, #4 melodic min #4 (lydian b3 or IV of Harmonic MAJOR) b3, #4, b6 Double Harmonic min You can reverse the process PUSH UP from A minor towards A MAJOR A min D min E min A min D min E7 A min D7 E7 A min B7 E Maj7 ( B D#, F#, A) D# dim/B The BASIC.....G7 G, B, D, F.........B dim into C MAJOR or C minor as in.........G7 into C MAJOR or C min ( B dim into C) E7 into A MAJOR or A min ( G# dim into A) The common FULL diminished chord in C Harmonic MAJOR And A Harmonic min AND C Harmonic min And A Harmonic MAJOR II, IV, vi, VII..........vi as in b6 C D E F G Ab B C A B C D E F G# A D F Ab B B D F G# AUGMENTED chords are also symmetrical as in C, E, G# or E, Ab, C There;s different ways you'll use it or remember it, mix maj7 ( Maj7 = leading TONE) mixb6 maj7 aeo maj7 dor maj7 dor b2 maj7 phry maj7 aeo b5 maj7 dor b5 Maj7 The Bb MAJOR from the lesson could be from using the (N6) A harmonic min b2 which will give you Bb MAJOR You can use it to help you cycle down to the 4th Bb maj7 ...lydian (IV to F MAJOR/ D min Bb maj7 IOn Bb Major/ G min Bb Bb7 mix Eb Major/ C MINOR The G# MAJOR...( it's common in many ways) If you play A lydian b3 or A melodic min #4 It's just be G# phrygian b4...which you can make MAJOR , AUG dominant or MINOR... F lydian #2, or F lydian b3....( you can alter to F minor) hence the Ab MAJOR or AUGmented becuase you can also play C,E, G#,,,as in E aug into F minor The F lydian #2...F min/maj7... which is sort of like A harmonic minor or melodic minor you can play Bb7 C7 into F minor...using the (N6) You can also see it as Ab lydian to Eb MAJOR or Bb7 into Eb Major to C minor you can also play G#7 into C# min or E MAJOR A lydian b3 = E Harmonic MAJOR From A wonder world.... The song modulate again.....Dorian with a leading tone. C# dim into D min........then modulate to D diminished ( or FULL dim) G7 into C MAJOR.... or like this...its common in X mas music..( you hear it all the time) C Maj D dim G7 into C Major The D dim is just the II chord of C Harmonic MAJOR D dorian b5 yOU CAN TRY we ARE the CHAMPIONS... It;s in C minor........it'll modulate to F MAJOR/ D minor i personally play.....it'll do C power chords...or whatever. ( less defined) C# dim E dim into the F Maj to C Maj to D min... It'll modulate BACK to C minor... F Maj ( no time for loosers) Bb Maj ( becuase we are) G min......( common chord) to F MAJOR as II or III ( phry) of Eb Major You can play F FULL diminished to set you up to play Ab dim or B dim into C minor Let's do the LYDIAN ish F lydian #2 or F lydian b3 You can alter the F from Maj7 to min , dim or min/maj7 If you play Harmonic min b5..you can make it F7 it'll also overlap with C melodic min so it's F lydian #2, b7.......or ( lydian dominant #2) or Mix #2, #4 Or IONIAN ( reference) #2, #4, b7 F 1, 3, 5 or 1, 3, 5, b7 1, #2, 5 or 1, #2, 5, b7 or 1,#2, #4 1, #2, #4, 6 or 1, #2, #4, b7 Lets say I write a song starting in PHRyGIAN.... it;s like a I, IV, V III VI VII E phry A min (b2) Loc Im a sick bastard.lmao Just for kicks...Im going to play Dorian, b2 #4 over the A chord.lmao or I can play loc b4, ..phrygian b4...or phrygian dominant b5....hahahha over the B dominant into E..lol More dongs that use the (N6) Free BIRD is in G MAJOR/E minor... The F MAJOR chord is the (N6) inserted. A DAY in A LIFE by the Beatles... It's also in G MAJOR G Major.....B min E min.......C B to A sus....( repeat) It;s more distinct here,,,becuase he played the F Maj to E min ( TONIC) Then F MAJOR....E min E min F MAJOR E min C maj7 into G MAJOR... Ticket to ride is going to trick your ears.. It's in B min,,,it starts off with A MAJ..or sus ( A mix).. At the TURN Around it's simply going to play E7 into the A Maj chord. instead of E min... THe E7 is just the IV of B melodic minor.

[@jasongravely7217]

OneEye Monster that kind of post/comment is what scares people away from music theory 😂

[@neilxify]

OneEye Monster Great post but difficult to assimilate as a comment to a comment. It would be great if you did a video explaining it. I would certainly watch it.

[@Wind-nj5xz]

@@jasongravely7217 They're probably a troll, i've seen them in many music theory videos and they always post long comments like that that have little to nothing to do with what OP was talking about

[@hazardeur]

Most "hand on" teacher on youtube. Easy to follow, easy to apply and all in a very encouragin setting. I love these lessons. thanks man

[@fightingstudent2363]

Epic Video, thank you for the clarity and the cool examples!

[@AfricabyAfricans]

Man, I just love this channel. The complex simplicity by which you teach is incredibly unique.

[@benlee7800]

You are a great teacher!

[@ijimedia]

another gem as always!

[@Dany12156]

The quality and simplicity of explanations are overwhelmingly impressive. Thank you!

[@guitarguywill4157]

This is just such an incredible video! When those borrowed chords are played it just instantly makes me smile. Lovely stuff!!

[@MathRTD]

Alternative title: "how to Radiohead" Great video btw :)

[@danielplainview2584]

Radiohead and Beatles tracks are pretty much built on borrowed chords and modal interchange! Good catch. Very rarely does the former write progressions without them - they also tend to start on a chord that's not the root.

[@jimsaintamour2]

This was AWESOME! You’re one of the best theory teachers online. Thank you so much. You opened up a huge world of possibilities for me

[@maverickdoe6984]

You're content on music theory is the best I've found on KZbin. Thanks for putting this content out here for us to learn from!

[@aron7320]

Really impressed how u explained everything so clearly and perfectly, also learning those songwriting techniques made me more driven to experiment new possibilities of chords progression !!Thank you bro 🙏 keep it up , love your videos !

[@mksounds6326]

Quite possibly the greatest guitar tutorial ever produced. There's enough information in this video to keep one busy for quite some time. I've been playing by the seat of my pants for 30 years and I feel like I just walked into an advanced theory class that I somewhat understand. This is killer! Thank you! MK

[@joedoherty1062]

This channel is so underrated Also this video is great. I loved how you showed all sorts of different genres, it gives more perspective on how to use the technique and keeps the examples interesting I like how your videos are much more practical and down to earth. I feel like I can immediately hop on a piano and try them out rather than let it sink in for days like Adam Neelys stuff which is meant to be more abstract. Anyways Great work and keep doing what youre doing

[@darrensmith9589]

Loving it all. Finally dabbling into theory. Very clear and helpful.

[@doleshwarraj]

hey! thank you so much taking the time to explain these! absolutely crazy and I loved every bit of it! thank you so much again :)

[@jaclimbrick]

This guy is a tresure, thank you! Really helping me to piece together music theory I've been using for ever but didn't actually understand!

[@moadot720]

*t r e s u r e* (no offense, lol, just joking 🤣🤣😂😂)

[@Frank-jv8ih]

2:35 ummm jake, that ain't joe, thats is just 70s paul mccartney

[@joakeen4324]

so true

[@srithwik6613]

omg I thought the same

[@MyXxx77]

Anyone making a film about the "Let it Be" sessions? Joe's got the part!!!!!

[@bangciktok8561]

He even tilt his head like Paul always does lmao

[@jeffrey322]

Funny, bc I said the progression sounds like John Lennon.

[@LongCaoOfficial]

I just discovered your channel. Could not be happier. This is exactly what I want to learn. Clear, simple, detail enough and valueable. Thank you for your hard works and you kindness to share these lessons to us

[@theTalkingYuccaTree]

You explain everything so well. I feel like just from watching your videos I have a much better idea of what to learn next and how to start progressing my playing more. Keep up the good work man

[@Gee-no]

Jake, I gotta hand it to you. I've been studying theory since I was in school band (3rd grade) but you really do break it down well. I'd say you're better than Rick Beato at teaching music theory. Keep up the great work, bro.

[@TheHesseJames]

Yeah, he is didactically the best I have found so far. No need to single out Rick Beato here though. Rick is energizing his viewership by infusing them with his general love for and of music plus taking the anxiety out of learning music theory. Rick is doing a great job in this regard. Music needs both kind of people.

[@Gee-no]

@@TheHesseJames sure. Agreed. But for me, Jake's the man for interesting and hands on teachable content. Rick's great too but he'll go off on a tangent alot. Like u said. There's room for both. Depends on your taste and what u wanna learn.

[@Jsh0w]

I really enjoy your visual aids. My understanding of how and why music works is so much deeper. Big fan, keep it up!

[@michaelcolvin348]

Thanks for yet another clear and informative vid ... With your approach on teaching music theory I've found that you always give me new ideas and I've played guitar for forty + years. Keep up the awesome work Jake .... I seriously appreciate your work 😎

[@roguehy]

Jake, you make my life better. Thank you for being so awesome and sharing your knowledge and love for music. You do it better than anyone I've found online the past decade.

[@nagoshi01]

The sound production is this video is great. I love that acoustic guitar sound at 1:20. It's very clean and professionally recorded

[@nebula0697]

This dude is no slacker. Has mastered all the aspects of production and on top of that uses this no-nonsense funny approach to it all. In terms of hard info to video length ratio this has got to be one of the best on YT

[@kasha504]

You're a HUGE inspiration to me! I'm currently trying to make my own music, and your videos are so helpful! Keep up the good work!

[@dougsmith8430]

Outstanding lesson! Every time I feel the need to expand my creativity, I turn to your lessons for insights Jake! Thanks for all you do!

[@Untryn]

loving the examples, and showing how you can really apply these concepts. You really go the extra mile trying to help people. Great Man.

[@quixoticindiscipline9524]

I already know more than enough theory to start writing my own songs but things just wouldn't sound good, I just found your channel yesterday and so many things came together now, thanks! Can you do a video on creating and harmonizing melodies?

[@sinkler123]

If i weren't already subscribed to you this great video would have made me do it for sure. great presentation! ty so much

[@GhostSC359]

Jake, I know it's been a few years since this video's been posted, but I just wanted to express my undying gratitude for your teaching. You are one of a kind and your courses are an absolute treasure cove. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

[@Crazyhorse2515]

Outstanding videos young man. Keep it up!

[@medpink3168]

Thanks Jake, I was struggling with a song I'm writing, should I stick to one mode or go rogue, but now I have ideas on how to develop my writing. Thank you so much ❤️

[@thedaver8]

@6:48 sounds like walking into a new town on a JRPG. :D

[@scottgray4623]

I thought the exact same thing LOL

[@Breakbeat90s]

i thought of stairway to heaven

[@utopia7511]

Sounds like zedd- daisy

[@hydrice1052]

Final Fantasy 7

[@calciferblack2409]

@@hydrice1052 Why VII?

[@Allplussomeminus]

Man, I've been watching a bunch of your videos. The way you communicate knowledge is VERY effective. Your words, the graphs, the animations, the color differences in the text... Makes it very easy to digest.

[@christopherecatalano]

This is the best compositional video series available. Again, because you do such a fantastic job of demonstrating the musical context of all the info you share...

[@LuukSwinkels]

amazing

[@dougshankle7946]

These videos are so helpful. You have a really strong knack for taking complex concepts and breaking them down.

[@oneydjacks]

You are an excellent teacher. Your knowledge and enthusiasm is contagious!

[@jeffrey322]

1:57: This sounds to me like something John Lennon would have done. 7:13: You're "attempt" to arrange here is quite excellent. 9:59: This progression is really nice!

[@davidgerrard8661]

I was just going to mention Lennon for the first track 👍

[@Bugfish24]

Holy Shit what a great Video, I Love it!!!

[@beniywaisanen1231]

You are my new music theory hero. Thanks for the new-to-me-theory gems!

[@number1authority]

Best guitar/music instructionals I’ve ever come across. Jake, you make things clear, you provide the simple, the in depth, and do it with a relaxing humor. Best of all, you aren’t annoying! It’s a freaking miracle! Keep up the good work and thank you!

[@sammonroe31]

Someone who is surprisingly good at this (without him knowing it I’m sure) is Noel Gallagher. Songs like Champagne Supernova, Live Forever, Dont Look Back In Anger, and Some Might Say (amongst others) all borrow chords to really highlight sections and boost their songs. Great video! Love your stuff

[@craigcotter7476]

borrows chords? He outright steals stuff. He has had to settle out of court more than once.

[@sammonroe31]

craig cotter Cool, those songs are still examples of borrowed chords.

[@craigcotter7476]

@@sammonroe31 indeed they are, but I wouldn't call it a skill. There's a video on you tube somewhere with all his plagiarism examples. It's quite a long video.

[@craigcotter7476]

I'll also add, there ain't just chords. It's melodies as well. What a hack.

[@sauravjb4711]

Thank you for making music theory so easy and exciting to understand. Coming from a guy who has been playing guitar for past 11 years and knows very less about music theory. Is theory more important than emotions you want to convey through your music?

[@Indriyal]

Theory helps you to convey the emotions you want through your music, it is not a competition between theory and emotions, theory is a way to understand the logic behind emotions in order to use them more easily ;)

[@sauravjb4711]

@@Indriyal okay,I understand what you are saying. Thanks a lot.

[@Indriyal]

Saurav JB No problem ! I’m glad I could help

[@joshwalters3148]

Bullshit....play by feel and ear with soul....theory is for robots...

[@yyguuyg]

@@joshwalters3148 You must be a Nickelback fan

[@Arxitec]

I love your videos so much. Each time I click a video I understand what it is youre showing me because you explain it well and provide great examples. Easily the best guitar learning videos I have stumbled on.

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THIS THE BEST CHANNEL EVER ! Omg, every what I thought you just share to me, omg I cant believe man! Excellent 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

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God damn, youre like a music god coming to you tube

[@olivierorsola]

Damned, I am obliged to put a thumb up this time. I am afraid that this channel could become my favourite one.

[@zechster1]

Your videos have helped me refresh so much theory. Live the way you break things down man. Keep jammingZ

[@Elvyne963]

I'm so impressed by the video editing of this. It must take forever to make with all the extra content (making short songs). Thanks a bunch !

[@BongoBaggins]

"This can be a very confusing topic. But it can also be a very simple topic." *is already confused*

[@BrennConstantBigBossDeLUnivers]

Does this apply to other scales ? If I take E Harmonic minor, can I borrow from E phrygian dominant ? And can I borrow from E locrian (that isn't a mode of E harmonic minor) ?

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

You can borrow from ANY scale really, but it might not be called "modal mixture" any more since it's no longer a mode. I personally enjoy bringing in chords that are diatonic to weird scales, you've heard me rant about Mixolydian b6 and I really enjoy borrowing the IVminMaj7 from that scale, shifting to that tonality over that chord.

[@BrennConstantBigBossDeLUnivers]

@@SignalsMusicStudio Wow thanks for the answer ! That really gives a lot more freedom to the writing process ! Also thanks again and again for all these videos ! This really REALLY is excellent teaching ! Really ! SOME RANDOM NOTE TO ANYONE READING THIS : Hungarian scale is awesome.

[@LydianMelody]

Great question and enlightening answer :O

[@nicholassinnett2958]

Harmonic minor was mainly developed (at least in Western classical music) so that composers could borrow its dominant V and fully-diminished vii chords for music in minor keys. So why not? And borrowing the bVI+ to I cadence from Mixolydian b6 is a really nice way of resolving regular Mixolydian progressions, IMO.

[@piergraham4181]

You're one of the best teachers out there. Very understandable and empowering. Thanks Jake!

[@jiles7726]

you are the best teacher!!! Love how you create songs out of your examples, love your diagrams and detailed thoughtful examples... just the best music site ever

[@toptrump1499]

4:15 shouldn’t the A chord be an Am chord, at least that what jake played anyway

[@xabuinternauta]

Snaketechno.mp3 PLEASE!!!

[@SignalsMusicStudio]

LOL

[@joakeen4324]

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[@steves7053]

Thanks Jake. You make it all look so easy.

[@chrisperkins2686]

This type of video is why I became a patron this year! Your content is unmatched, by explanation, enthusiasm, example, and overall genuine demeanor.

[@rageagainstmyhatchet]

Okay, so my friend was playing an Am progression - Am/F/C/G - on guitar and I was soloing over with a bass - and over his F chord I played an A# on the D string and F on the G string (as a chord) and it sounded lovely as a part of an ascending sequence. - We then got into an argument! I said it was an Fsus4 (to incorporate the A# and maintain the F chord in the sequence - and he said it was an A#5, being that the root/lowest note was the A#.... But there is no A# in the chord sequence or key of A minor - Please help.... Which was it and why did it sound lovely? PS - You're awesome and I love these videos!

[@stevie8271]

A# comes from A phrygian (TECHNICALLY it's B flat but whatevs). flat 2 in general sounds pretty badass, but for a more detailed response, somebody else would probably have to respond in more detail

[@rageagainstmyhatchet]

@@stevie8271 - and that's what I thought, thanks, but it was being played over the F major (harmonizing) so I was wondering if it was the Fsus4, over the regular F major which sounded interesting, or the borrowing of a Phrygian chord that sounded interesting. - Would be nice to know if there's a theory answer, so I can try and replicate on other occasions. - Cheers though

[@mickeyrube6623]

It's an Bbmaj9 chord. It can't be a sus4 chord if there is a major 3rd in the chord (I assume the guitarist is playing a F-A-C chord, right?). What you're thinking of is a Fadd4/A#. This means that the add4 for part is in the bass, which is impossible, as far as I'm concerned. A 4th on it's own is always gonna sound like a power chord, with the 5th in the bass. But putting a 4th in the bass just recreates the power chord! Think about it as one chord. Bb-D-F-A-C maked a Bbmaj9 chord. There's no 3rd (D) in your version, but a chord with a maj7th and a 9th can only be a major chord diatonically, and that is what your ears are gonna what to hear it as. If you wanna to very technical you can call it a Bbmaj9no3. The chord progression is now Am-Bbmaj9-C-G. But don't let the Bb fool you, the melody can stay the same. It's just a chord substitution. It is gonna sound more jazzy though.

[@heyguesswhat2414]

Haha technically that’s trance not techno! Really nice tuts!

[@artisanRiCo]

Thanks Jake for sharing your prolific understanding of music theory! Your compositions are awesome ! Helps any song writer get out of a creative block.. Thanks again!

[@ivankodic327]

You make these theoretical notions so easy, and - most rare and important - you give them sense. I really loved also the way you showed how elaborated samples stem from simple ideas based on these theoretical concepts. You got me back to studying music and composing...thank you so much Jay!

[@jezabelSZ]

Oh! You're an awesome teacher! I'm watching your vids trying to understand the modes. You make it fun and easy. I like your voice 🙌🙌

[@WackyEncapsulatedFruitCup]

Everytime that I expand my guitar playing to another genre or new technique/style, I come back to this video. The lesson is so broad and well described that it always gives me more inspiration to try different methods of the same chords with new voicing or octaves.

[@germanocal]

love how you make complex theory understandable! Thanks

[@Jususnolo]

Thanks man, your the first person that showed me where the substitute chord goes and what it does. I play a non-chording instrument and, I had to learn about substitute dominants but I never learned how they were used. You opened a new world for me.

[@SheppyHand]

I've been trying to figure this out for months, you finally made it click. Thanks a bunch!

[@michaelwu7419]

Hey man. Just wanted to let you know I appreciate you. Thanks so much for putting this content out you are a good man

[@guitar_loco]

very very good. Your videos manage to squeeze the most content in the shortest time without jumping stuff and leaving the viewer behind. Really amazing. Either you prepare a lot or you have the gift of efficiency

[@Kaua-ob6hn]

Your lessons are helping me a Ton! Thank you for your work!

[@robhead22]

You are a true indoiration. Ive been watching lots of your videos this week. But i sometimes forget to comment or hit the like button. And you deserve both!!

[@XxbungirlXx]

Thanks this is great.. Looking forward to watch all of your videos

[@dave-dl7zp]

It's great how you explain it, not trying to dumb things down too much Thanks for your work!

[@ricardoguemez5373]

You are the best!!! thank you so much for your examples, I love the fact that not only do you play in a rockish style but you also show examples about other kinds of genre, that helps me a lot, i mean it helps everyone! thanks!