SIMPLE piano trick to make you sound ADVANCED: Stacking chords in fifths

If you want to step up your piano skills, come in and learn this straightforward trick that produces an amazing sound: playing chords in fifths! This is so simple but sounds so good that everyone should know it. I'll show you what this trick is about, demonstrate how it sounds and give you a neat way to practice it by playing the major scale in a way you've never seen before ;).

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Easy tempo too 👍😁 😁

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[@Jonzoo]

I’ve seen multiple videos that talk about the circle of 5ths but this is the first time I’ve seen the concept of 5ths applied and explained in such a clear way. Thank you!

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BRO im saying. i just saw this video and was like "OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH got it."

[@johntrojan9653]

Helpful hint guys: A Chord is primarily ""3"" alternate notes UP any Scale - on *ANY* instrument (or 4 notes DOWN from any Scale*). EXAMPLE: a C Major or minor Chord is C E ""G"" {the 5th note UP from C}.. F Major Chord is F A "" C""; {the 5th note UP from ""F""}. G Major or minor Chord is G B ""D"" {the 5th note UP or 4 notes DOWN from ""G"" etc. etc.} . Alright gang, Kick-a** !!! 😁👍😁

[@chrissysmith4508]

The term "5th" is literally the a way of measuring distance in terms of tones/sound in regards to music interverals any key you start with is unison LETS SAY C count C as 1 and 4 white notes up is G 4+1=5 perfect 5th or a "5th"

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Mangold, Your musical concepts are magical and so enjoyable. Richard Mahan 83 yrs.young.

[@mattbarkerart]

You're an inspiration Richard :) I hope i'm still learning at 83. I know 30 year olds who I think have stopped

[@ainchamama]

I hear this a lot in the Pentecostal church but no-one will teach it. My wandering is over!!! Thank you so much!

[@saksezo]

This should win the Oscar medal for best intro ever!

[@davesax11]

This opned up my mind to a pathway to "IMPROVISATION." Always seems so overwhelming: play this scale over this chord symbol. Pairing specific triads, arpegiating one - that's a path to explore..... thank you

[@tronlady1]

This is a REAL gamechanger for me. They sound SO beautiful. Reminding me of Sakamoto….

[@signetulupan]

Looking for this for forty years! God bless this brother! Much ❤️ love 💗!

[@MusicWizard85]

Another way to teach this using the circle of fifths (C major is my example): Pick any note on the outer part of the circle of fifths (C) - play that major triad with your left hand (C - E - G). That is what key you are in (C major). Look at the very next note (G) that is clockwise on the circle of fifths from the note you originally picked. This major triad (G - B - D) will be played with your right hand. This (G) is your fifth. The circle of fifths is extremely helpful for figuring out many things. :)

[@errolpereira8292]

Chameleon Sky thanks for this!

[@geralds824]

Great ! Thanx !

[@geralds824]

Amazed about the circle of fifth and how it simplifies this lesson.

[@kingkong4468]

You are the winner!

[@pbenson56fran]

And I am glad you did not move Miru as he sleeps. Thank you this is in my Watch Later Playlist. I watch it as a replay to learn. Have a great day sir.

[@emery1057]

LOVE THIS!! Music with no tonal center opens new dimensions of music possibilities...

[@tronlady1]

This is a gamechanger for me. They sound SO beautiful. Reminding me of Sakamoto….

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

What a great use of the circle of fifths. You teach us how to take a musical journey. While I'm not quite at the level yet, this isn't something that is impossible for a beginner. You are an great teacher for aspiring students.

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Hey, I'm 17 and have been trying jazz piano for a couple years now. Your videos are an amazing medium for me to learn because I can't afford professional lessons yet you have a way of delivering professional thoughts to your viewers without making it too hard to understand. Thanks from a viewer.

[@MangoldProject]

The best teachers are your favorite pianists. Transcribe their solos and playing and imitate them. That's how jazz was learned for many decades before it was taught in universities.

[@justyoutubnforfun9007]

Very clear direction and easy to pick up. You sir, a good teacher you are!

[@MangoldProject]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MISTAMUSIK]

I have heard this many times in jazz music over the years and never knew what it was. Its great for talk music or intros. But can be used as chords for songs as well. Add meledoies to each chord makes it even better. I love this. I'm going to learn this in ever key.. This is also can be considered a scale mode

[@LeonardDieckmann]

That is the most beautiful combination of notes I have heard, so peaceful,so ambiguous ,like the harbinger of a summer storm, thank you so much, I am 73 and learning piano after playing guitar since the hippie days

[@antoniowilfredosamson6570]

Yes very well said for a beginner in chord progression!

[@jpistle]

Set a great explanation on an awesome technique. never explained better

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Excellent lesson in modern harmony for music keyboardist'

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The difference between you and the other teacher that you are an honest teacher .... God Bless you ...you are a gift from God ...

[@rkgmusicltd8817]

Good way to teach this concept thank you. End result of each chord = a Major 9 chord. I'm a guitarist but this looks like fun so I'm going to sit down at the piano and give this a go. Thanks

[@redhotbenny84]

This was a massive a ha moment for me, thanks so much!!! Really great video.

[@steveyoung8989]

Very well done and fully explained without too much theory. I will work on this until I master it completely. THANK YOU!

[@mpoweron]

Food for thought? Food for thought, maybe, but I haven't encountered such way of teaching. I think most people are lost at jargon, myself included. You put in a way that's graspable. These chords are so full, I sort of hear symphonies. A lot of melodic ideas arrived ar me while watching this. Love the sound. Loved the way it was presented. Let's see what we can do from here on out. Thx!

[@debaser1042]

Fantastic as always. Clear teaching with nothing missed!

[@17244852]

I watched this lesson and a slow 'Ah -Ha' crept over my mind. Lots and lots of tonal possibilities from this and lots of ways to add interest to 'standard' progressions. Intros and outros all take on a new possibility. Thank you for this.

[@saxman8089]

Thank you for making this so easy to understand. I will use this tomorrow at church when we are in free praise. Also plan to workout this on the saxophone. May God bless you!

[@MangoldProject]

Cool. Have a good time trying it out.

[@musicalintentions]

Love this trick. It's a lot of fun to play with.

[@b3llydrum]

This is the best damn video I've seen on the subject and just leveled me up.

[@MangoldProject]

Cool!

[@caryheuchert]

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing your knowledge😊

[@molochlight]

Excellent info, very well demonstrated and explained. Thanks for posting!

[@LiLi-or2gm]

Ahh, this is how Joe Jackson's "Steppin' Out" is put together- very nice video!

[@frequencymanipulator]

Ooooh-really. (Scurries off to check it out)

[@missycoyle5706]

Stopped playing the piano for a while, so this is great stuff to get my teeth back into the keys. I can think of multiple ways to use this. Very nice lesson! Keep it up!

[@marca7434]

Great lesson ... Really opens things up ... Sounds fantastic Much appreciated 👍

[@mchance11]

This has helped so much. Being still in school and only starting playing a few years ago this has helped me find my sound. These types of spacious chords are what I love!

[@Clormo]

Just discovered this gem. Thanks a lot for sharing. I was not that clear about the use of perfect 5th with the left hand to stack chords and now it all makes sense!

[@mcrafford]

Beautiful! I have long wondered how they achieved that sound. Yet it is so simple. Thanks!

[@gerryfarrell4476]

Excellent, awesome delivery.

[@joelarmenta9638]

The way you explain things is perfect, thank you!

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Thank you, always great great pointers

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Me encantan sus trucos. Son geniales y muy bien explicados. Gracias infinitas.

[@MalcaratMartinez]

I've learned more harmony on one year watching this channel than any of the Berkeley books....

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Great lesson! Thanks!

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Awesome 👏, thank you for sharing your gift with us! God Bless!

[@jaybypass]

Awesome lesson! Will try it out! Thanks!

[@razaakeniola]

Thank you so much, I am excited to play around with this

[@aspirativemusicproduction2135]

I have to say one of the few tutorials where I can get new ideas.

[@timothyoladeji1548]

God bless you sir.

[@PurpleMusicProductions]

Wow! I had never though of this. Thank you for sharing!

[@seiph80]

WOW! you've so given me TONS of ideas! So simple yet so brilliant! thank you so much!

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OMGGGG fabulous simple idea but POWER!!!!! thank you so much!! really appreciate

[@karinekk5035]

Wow! This opens up a new world to me! ! Thank you!

[@bovictorious2380]

Thank you so much for this excellent video. Very helpful.

[@lotr-ral-3332]

Sounds great can't with to learn this. 4th modulation in the left really ad to the colors of the sound. Thanks for sharing this exercise!@

[@seanonel]

Thank you so much. This is truly great to know. ❤️

[@tallandhandsome29]

Excellent. Many thanks.

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Geniál! Eres muy buen profesor!

[@1winstard]

Love the sound........... learned something new

[@e.c5397]

Muito bom! Já vi esses truques em diferentes canais do KZbin, mas não ficou tão claro pra mim como aplicá-los, como nesta aula. Parábens. Espero que continue dividindo seus conhecimentos conosco.

[@davidgerber9317]

Really excellent teaching of a really useful concept. In just a few minutes, you expanded my musical universe, and I am hugely grateful.

[@awol2602]

Excellent explanation - thanks.

[@SuperBeatofdrum]

Brilliant video. Thank you! 😊😎

[@pedrazzinig]

Well done and very clear. Thank you.

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Great stuff! Thanks.

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I have been looking for this for very long time and couldn't figure out what it was or how to look for it. I am very appreciative . Thank you so much

[@richardcasey7521]

Thank you! I’ve been searching for that sound for years!

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This is an awesome tutorial. I really wish to take piano lessons from you. You make everything look very simple yet beautiful when played.

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Your lesson is wonderfull and great. thank you so much... In deed you have brought me new idears.

[@MikiStrange]

Really useful video. Thanks very much.

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Such a great video thanks for posting x

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I dont know how to thank you man the way you explained it was very clear 👍

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A comment is a good way to thank a creator on KZbin!

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Thanks Great lesson. Please continue to share your knowledge. Be blessed.

[@MangoldProject]

I intend to do so!

[@rickmorrison4440]

Informative and well done. Thank you.

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Amazing sounding simplicity!

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Loved this video. 😊 Very helpful.

[@samuk1000]

This is an amazing teaching. The visual symmetry is also interesting.

[@brmh1667]

Just had to sign in to "like" this super video. Very good instructional tool and your English is excellent. Such a simple idea, yet as is often the case, quite complex to become fluent at, I look forward to practcing this chord structure. Thanks for such an interesting and useful contribution.

[@WhistlebirdInfinity]

So cool! Now I have to experiment with stacking minors too! Thank you for showing us this.

[@andreaswallevik516]

great video, thanks!

[@winti-piano]

So bloody simple but very useful. thanks for this, this will influence my composing straight away...

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Ur a very good teacher... Love u sir

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Awesome tutorial thankyou 😎👍

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This is a very helpful video thank you

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Love this man. Very stylish tones

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I watch almost all your videos and study them thanks for the great content!

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Really great video! gave me alot of ideias!! thanks a lot!

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Many, many thanks. This was insightful

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Amazing. Thank u forever

[@cela5900]

这个技巧非常棒!谢谢分享。THANKS!