9 Passing Chords EVERY Musician Should Know!!!

[@robertgloverjr]

I just discovered your channel and am blown away. Thank you so much! I look forward to many hours of enjoyable study of your amazing, fantastic videos. You are very inspiring- you make it seem so logical and possible to make great music.

[@SkilledMusician]

WOW. Thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot! And thank you for watching our videos!

[@couldbey]

RdgJr619 me too this teacher is wat im looking for nice chords

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

I play guitar and this just opened up a new universe for me thanks

[@thomaseibl9038]

Same here!! This guy is just awesome!! Keep up the good work, man! Blessings to you :)

[@adsvx]

@@MetaphysicalMusician Ditto! Incredibly helpful, thank you, Skilled Musician.

[@telly5546]

gospel players teaches you and then halfway go into their own world and start playing something else..then they'll snap out of it and laugh

[@SkilledMusician]

Sorry about that!

[@signetulupan]

@@SkilledMusician Hehe, we love u, brother!

[@SkilledMusician]

Ever wonder how some people are able to add lots of chords to what seems like a simple chord progression? Have you ever wanted to add interesting chords to the songs you play, but not sure how? In this video, we explore 9 different passing chord concepts and how to apply them to exponentially improve your playing!

[@emmanuelkongolo3889]

Skilled Musician Thank you so much sir Corey. You are really helping us so so much...

[@ronniesocks5520]

You are so gifted my friend.

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome! Thank you for checking out the video!

[@SkilledMusician]

I appreciate that so much!

[@Bombadilspipe]

What software are you using?

[@andrekamarudin]

#0 - The Foundation - 1:50 #1 - Chromatic Passing Chord - 2:55 #2 - The Diminished Passing Chord - 6:16 #2b - The Diminished Scale - 9:34 #3 - Secondary Dominant Passing Chords - 10:27 #4 - Tritone Substitution - 12:28 #5 - ii-V-I Passing Chords - 14:47 #6 - Backdoor Progression Passing Chords - 17:02 #7 - Parallel Motion Passing Chords - 19:16 #8 - Using The Melody - 20:58 #9 - Corey’s Special Passing Chords - 25:24 Outro - 28:47

[@bennythebear0711]

I don’t get the tri tone sub ...do u build it from the chord your on or from the secondary dominant because then it become just going in from a half step above just like the first passing chord example

[@SkilledMusician]

Hey Benny! Thanks for the question. The tri-tone substitution in this context is the Dominant 7th chord a tritone away from your current dominant chord, which is very different than the chromatic pass. For example, in a ii-V-I progression in C major, so Dminor7 - G7 - Cmajor7, if I wanted to create a tritone substitution for the G7, I would use the Db7 chord, which is a tritone (3 whole steps) away. But the key to remember is this, when I play the Db7, I can play any alteration, so that Db7 chord might actually be Db7(b9, b5, 13). But when I do the chromatic pass, my root might be Db, but my chord quality would be the exact same as my Cmaj7 chord. So for the chromatic pass, my Db chord would be Db-F-Ab-C which is a Dbmajor7 chord. But in the tritone substitution, even if I played a basic Db7 chord that would be (Db-F-Ab-B) which is not the same as the chromatic pass. However, I would almost always add alterations to it, so it might be Left Hand (Db-B) and Right Hand (D-G-Bb) which is a Db7(b9,b5,13). So although the root movement is the same, the chord quality is completely different. Hope this helps!

[@TornadoPotatoRural]

有能

[@xyzct]

Thanks, Long!

[@Coolguy8623]

combine #3 and #4

[@RobKandell]

I’m a guitarist, but I’m learning quite a bit from this. Damn good content.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Robert!

[@jeffd8597]

ME too. Chord subs were alwasy a mystery, I of course learned some along the way but never explained like this.

[@tomgross1953]

Me two too

[@pipborthwick6313]

Me three

[@terrydummitt]

im in the same boat... learning what chords I can use on guitar... Mr. Skilled Musician!! you are truly skilled!!

[@TheRealRedWolf]

You have the same exact name as the lead singer from slipknot, which is pretty cool. Also, fantastic tutorial!

[@SkilledMusician]

Yeah I discovered that just a little while ago. Yep, pretty cool! Thanks for checking out our videos!

[@joesonza]

Corey, this is the best chord lesson I've found on KZbin. Not just passing chords but it's a great lesson for just understanding chord relationships in general.

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow thank you so much! I really appreciate that and I'm so glad the video is helpful to you!

[@med3484]

This brings me back to all of those times in church when I would go up to the piano player and say, "what was that you did there?"...inevitably they said, "I don't remember what you are talking about" or " I don't know man, I just did it". Years of studying would have been saved for me if I just had someone to take a moment and say, "sure man let me break these chords/movements down with you" This is substantial and points those learning in the right direction. Great stuff!

[@SkilledMusician]

Yes sir I remember those days as well. Let's change the paradigm and help each other! Thank you so much for watching!

[@juliusthompson9306]

Same exact thing happened to me! And I actually could play classically! Took years even before someone told me to "listen to the bass"

[@dhpbear2]

I would always RECORD those sessions. I could then go back later and figure out the chords he was playing!

[@SkilledMusician]

Hey David! I did exactly that growing up! Back then I had a portable mini disc player that I took everywhere with me. Nowadays it's my cell phone, but I'm always recording. I literally have at least a 1000 hours of recordings of musicians I admire!

[@venusspacey9685]

Let's teach the young musicians to save up and pay these highly rehearsed musicians who took hours out of their lives to form their own style and flow of chords. Hand outs create ungrateful arrogant musicians a lot of the time.

[@TheToadSpinner]

You make concepts I've never understood so simple somehow. Thank you so much.

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome! Thanks for being part of our community!

[@One-Bigg-Kydd]

"Lord you are good" is sure going to sound awfully different on Youth Day Sunday!

[@SkilledMusician]

LOL... glad to hear it.

[@afuhadeck6560]

😂😂

[@jero126]

😂😂😂

[@JonesTheSecond]

👍👍👍👍

[@nilskavanagh]

Made me actually lol hahaha

[@Vokalplus]

super helpful, thank you!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much!

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

I love the chuckle of joy when you surprise yourself with a taste lick. Great lesson.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much!

[@eduardjorquera4528]

are you from slipknot??

[@SkilledMusician]

No, sorry.

[@maxbespalov]

XD

[@danielvazquez6691]

Come on that’s a silly question. He’s not going to admit to it. That’s why they wear masks they’re all awesome gospel musicians on their free time

[@comets642]

i was about to ask the same queation.lol

[@chazzable]

For God's sake, someone had to say it!

[@dre7256]

This was an amazing tutorial thank you for your hard work, doesn’t go unnoticed 🙏🏾

[@SkilledMusician]

I appreciate that Dre!

[@sibusisobaloyi7835]

Hey🇿🇦 I REAAALLY love music but my problem is that I only play one key😭 and I can’t even read music; can you please do videos or refer me to videos that will teach me the basics because I really want to learn & grow.🙏🏾

[@SkilledMusician]

Let me see what I can put together for you!

[@yungster_rick]

god you're so helpful honestly i just write jazz progressions by doing extensions, II-V-I resolutions, coltrane changes, and just random chords that have similar notes to previous chord i just played

[@SkilledMusician]

Glad to help. Those progressions you are writing sound like you are well on your way! Thanks for sharing.

[@yungster_rick]

hey man you're welcome, i love your channel

[@roslyndrew564]

I love it when you laugh at yourself and say uhh. taking pleasure in the special gift you have. I laugh when I hit a chord that rings my soul too. I call it God showing me his gift thru my hands

[@nathancraig4710]

Wow the way you sauce up all those transitions never ceases to amaze me. Several times I found myself pausing the video and and being relaxed at how well you settled it and how resolved you made it feel. Keep making vids man, coming from the youth.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Nathan! I will keep them coming!

[@dhpbear2]

What software are you using to display the chord names?

[@SkilledMusician]

It is a software program called Chordie by a guy on KZbin named Matkat Music. Here are my affiliate links to the software in case you want to purchase it - (For Windows) gumroad.com/a/612676723/ZBQGv or (For Mac) gumroad.com/a/612676723/lmSkV

[@StrikerEureka1]

im guitarrist , and this thing help me a lot idk how xD Natural musician my friend , keep going! Saludos desde Chile!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much Francisco!

[@devohnmitchell]

Bro you area definitely a blessing to me as a musician. Bro you break it down..i needed this Thanks!

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome!

[@julienfromflorida2943]

this is an amazingly well crafted video! love your work! thanks a bunch

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much Julien!

[@sribudesign9943]

dude you are great! many musician out there making this a paid content, but you with a generous heart give me this precious tuts here. Thank you very much, God Bless you abundantly

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@jeewoo7195]

You explained with perfect clarity the vague concepts that befuddled me as a budding musician! Without making it too convoluted at that! Thank you so much! Instasubbed

[@SkilledMusician]

So glad we could help you understand these concepts! They befuddled me as well as an up-and-coming musician.

[@floofytown]

So very well said! I agree wholeheartedly...his explanations were miraculous in their simple effectiveness.

[@CodyTJohnson]

You're an amazing teacher! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us :)

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! It's my pleasure to share!

[@seankessel3867]

Not tryna hate, but dumb this down like 10 levels. Ppl who know these chords & extensions prob don't need the lesson in the 1st place.

[@SkilledMusician]

I'll keep that in mind going forward!

[@jimmy1rich]

Hi, Corey: You are indeed a skilled musician! I appreciate your getting right to the point and SHOWING instead of merely promising. It is clear that you want your listeners to succeed, instead of merely watching you show off. Your explanations are clear and easily understandable. I really like your explaining note-for-note and chord-for-chord. You are an excellent teacher!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks James for the kind words! I really appreciate it! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@MycelialCords]

You're doing an amazing job. Great to see a teacher that is having fun while sharing what he knows. Awesome stuff!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much!

[@rubenchannel8237]

Thank you for your kindness and generosity my friend. So helpful and informative videos brother.

[@SkilledMusician]

Glad they were able to help!

[@geoffstockton]

I'll even use the IIIdim7 to lead to IV, even if I just came from a IIIm7! The bass player will hate it but it sounds really good. Just subscribed and getting ready to binge on your channel, man. Great stuff. I want to make my videos more like yours, honestly.

[@SkilledMusician]

Hey Geoff! You are exactly right!!! I actually just checked out your channel and your videos are pretty cool! I was just watching you playing over rhythm changes at 240 bpm. Nice work!

[@geoffstockton]

Thanks for checking out my channel. My favorite video on my channel right now is my solo guitar arrangement of Rock With You. It hardly has any views yet so if you watch and like it, pass it along! I'll definitely be sharing your videos among friends and using them to work up my keyboard chops. Thanks for posting such great content!

[@floofytown]

PS: 1. Good god man what piano sound is that?? Sounds like a Yamaha C7, so big and smooth. It might be the most realistic and responsive midi piano I've ever heard, holy cats! 2. Question of the day: Do you think black gospel had more influence on the development of jazz, or jazz on the development of gospel? I feel like they're almost two sides of the same coin...but I'm curious what you think.

[@SkilledMusician]

1) You are right! The piano sound is the Yamaha C7 from Keyscapes. 2) I think Jazz, Blues, Gospel and even Country have all influenced each other. I've always considered them cousins. They have so much in common, yet they each are distinctively different and require a different approach. I will say that of all the disciplines, strictly from a musical standpoint, gospel music has produced musicians for almost every genre of music. So many of the greatest musicians, in every genre, say that their roots are gospel music. Great topic! Keep them coming!

[@floofytown]

1. I got Keyscape a few months ago and man, what a ridiculously useful set of samples! 2. Wow, what an astute insight...so many musicians came from gospel in one way or another. Really seems to ring true as I think about it...and speaks volumes about the power of that kind of music. I appreciate your thoughts!

[@yormanqwertyuiop]

Amazing! Although, this is a pretty higher level than actually I'm, however, I'll continue practicing. Thank you so much for the tutorial and greetings from Venezuela!

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome Yorman! Thank you so much for watching!

[@kennedymuzyamba9988]

I have followed youtube channels and videos for years, this is one of the best gospel piano channels there is.

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow! Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@BrianMegilligan]

The tritone subs are great and I find they are especially useful when making them a dominant flat five. So rather than a straight C#7 in your first example, a C#7 b5 actually adds yet another tritone to the tritone sub!

[@SkilledMusician]

Exactly! Nicely done Brian!

[@loveaboveall2382]

@@SkilledMusician I noticed you didn't give any love to the augmented chords. I like to use them as a passing chords to get to minor chords.

[@SkilledMusician]

@@loveaboveall2382 Yes they are a great option as well. I use them often!

[@loveaboveall2382]

@@SkilledMusician I'm a guitar player but I've learned so much from your content. Keep up the good work.

[@SkilledMusician]

@@loveaboveall2382 Thank you so much! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Bobbyblades]

disney and weather report want their passing tones back

[@SkilledMusician]

LOL...that's funny!

[@MrRelax3737]

Thanks Corey....... Very good lesson.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Doug!

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

Hey bro what software do you use for the midi keyboard ?

[@SkilledMusician]

It is a software program called Chordie by a guy on KZbin named Matkat Music. (Actually, I think its full name is The Chordie App) Check him out on KZbin as he puts out a lot of great material!

[@MikeThaPhilosopher]

Thank you brother 🙏🏽

[@montigo2063]

So the Tritone sub is essentially the semitone passing from above?

[@SkilledMusician]

Exactly! Just make sure the chord quality is dominant.

[@floofytown]

Lately I've been thinking about jazz dominants as functions of extended diminished chords, and so the tritone sub is the bass just going down two notes in a diminished chord!

[@signetulupan]

I can’t figure Tritones out, either, Theyre speaking Greek

[@Don_Hahm]

Thanks for the efforts.

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@Omar-bi9zn]

You should have so much more subscribers YOUR VIDEOS ARE AMAZING

[@SkilledMusician]

WOW, thank you so much Tatou! I really appreciate your kind words!

[@MISTAMUSIK]

I already play some of this but you broke it down and where to use it. You have such a beautiful sprit and a God given gift! I will take this time since we are dealing with this coronavirus to become a better player!! Continue your work for the Lord I have learned so much just on this Vid alone!!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much Reno! Yes sir, definitely use this time to improve your skills!

[@ZachSershon]

Great content and positive attitude. New subscriber here!

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow thank you so much!

[@peacekey]

man! this channel is the best, thanks Mr

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much!

[@ArgoBeats]

amazing lesson, thank you Corey!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you ArgoBeats!

[@bassspencer6194]

Hey bro Yours vídeos are incredibile I’m a bass player and it could be very appreciate id you can do video how improvise on a songs and which scale use etc thanks a lot very usefull 👍

[@SkilledMusician]

Hi Spencer! Thanks for reaching out. I actually have a video called 3 Scales Every Musician Should Know. Check that one out because it's all about improvisation. Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@Tanx913]

kinda interesting how the tritone subs he's talking about mimic the chromatic subs from the first section. its like the concept checks out theoretically from two different origins, shows how powerful it is.

[@SkilledMusician]

Exactly! The only difference is chord quality...

[@dr.g2628]

You are a remarkably simple yet an outstandingly profound teacher. Thanks so much!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you!

[@Davenunez01]

Hey can you please next time use a easier key such like major keys: C, D, E etc. thank you! nice vid!!

[@SkilledMusician]

Well there is no such thing as an "easy" key, just ones that are unfamiliar. You definitely want it to be that every key is familiar. And you don't want be stuck only knowing C, D, E, F, and G. Learn all 12 keys. I actually try to make videos in a wide variety of keys to encourage musicians to learn all 12 keys.

[@Davenunez01]

sorry but maybe a key that most of us know a little bit more than bf? im sure that most of those who play piano isnt yet so comfortable on playing in those hard keys. Still a good video bro :) just giving my feedback :)

[@SkilledMusician]

Bro I really appreciate you sharing, and I will definitely keep you in mind! Thank you for being part of the community!

[@Davenunez01]

No problem! will support you always!

[@gwillofficial1630]

Yeah. Awesome video. I'll learn this on B, though I'd prefer the key C.

[@gulfcoastbeemer]

I love this channel, but it is like drinking from a fire hose - not that that is a bad thing.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Gulfcoastbeemer! My students often tell me the same. I have a tendency to share too much. I'm working on getting better at that....

[@bustermaxxwell2192]

Great video! And, in a way, it’s never too much: It’s digital... you can stop and start it, re-record it, do screen captures... study it again and again, especially with those brilliant graphics (kudos). But again, Skilled Musician, if you want to set a more relaxed tempo for some videos, you could possibly create more vids from the same info. You’re a wonderful teacher - keep working it. I’m sure you’re great live, especially if you get your overhead shot and great graphics up on a screen 🙂

[@SkilledMusician]

Buster Maxxwell True as well!

[@bustermaxxwell2192]

Gulfcoastbeemer 😄 Funny line! And, Yes, in a way, my tiny brain can only take in so much at a time.

[@roserochelle4395]

Love the premise “helping musicians improve.” I am a new subscriber to the channel. Appreciate your detailed explanations. You also have a pleasant vibe. Will be checking out your other videos.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much Rose! Welcome to the community.

[@Gianmario95]

"Hello musicians this is Corey Taylor" Me: "Say what!?"

[@SkilledMusician]

LOL

[@mister088]

Just watched your video this morning. And yes indeed you are a skilled musician! I am a pianist/ keyboardist for over 35 years and I’m familiar with these concepts but I just wanted to commend you on your very clear and straight forward approach. You also seem like a real nice person, which is most important. Very cool! And very interesting and fun. How I wish youtube and people like you were around when I was 15. I had to resort to wearing out the needle on my chick Corea,joe sample and jeff Lorber records!! ( which is not a bad thing). What program do you use to have the graphics/notes up on the screen as you play? Anyway, a real pleasure. I’m going to iTunes to look you up cause you sound like a “serious player”. Would love to hear your music. All the best to you. D Obadia.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks mister088! I really appreciate your kind words! I too remember the days of wearing out my CDs and miniDisc recordings. In regards to the software, we utilize a software program called Chordie by a guy on KZbin named Matkat Music. This displays the on-screen keyboard and music notation. Here are my affiliate links to the software in case you want to purchase it: (For Windows) gumroad.com/a/612676723/ZBQGv (For Mac) gumroad.com/a/612676723/lmSkV

[@signetulupan]

He’s really sweet!🍬🍡🍭Thank you, Jesus!

[@cmuse]

When I learned about the tritone substitution I was taught it worked because they belong to the same diminished family. i.e., an F7 with a b9 can also be thought of as an F# Diminished Seventh with an F in the bass. The tritone substitution of B7 is the same chord with the bass note moved to B. Using this theory there are two more possible substitutions for an F7, the D7 and.... the Ab7. I never heard a good use for one of these other substitutions until hearing your "Backdoor Approach" technique! Such a great sound. The Ebm6 already wants to resolve to the root as a minor plagal cadence. Throwing in that extra Ab7 = pure bliss. So cool!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Connor! I'm glad we were able to help give you some new ideas! I definitely learned that very same idea - dominant chords belonging to the same "diminished family". Great concept!

[@eamonk8588]

This is absolutely outstanding content. How am I watching this for free hahahah thank you so much

[@SkilledMusician]

Hey Eamon! I’m so glad you enjoyed the content!

[@isaacjacobyap1026]

Thank you sir

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you!

[@cobusobrian]

I now understand why you don't rush in releasing thousands of videos a week. I never understood passin chord until Now

[@SkilledMusician]

So glad we could help you!

[@ramoncamposluna5601]

Man WTF. Estoy impresionado. He visto cientos de videos y ninguno es como el tuyo, la forma tan práctica y sencilla en la que explicas y enseñas es magnífica. De verdad quiero agradecerte porque tan solo con un video aprendí mucho. God bless you, and very thank you.

[@SkilledMusician]

Me alegro escuchar que le gusta. Bienvenido a nuestro communidad!

[@VacantIsland]

wow, the lead singer from slipknot is teaching me chords!

[@SkilledMusician]

Cool... But not me...

[@eboyeman8457]

😂

[@symonzildjian1790]

Bro you deserved more subscribers, you dont care about views duration, you always get straight to the point! Thank you

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks ZelPro!

[@1SquidBoy]

The passing chords in the 4th minute remind me of the passing chords cory henry uses in his solo to Lingus

[@SkilledMusician]

Exactly! That's a great observation!

[@drinkqwerty]

fantastic skills for Pop and Jazz - very helpful and wonderfully broken down by a true musician who truly wants to enlighten and help other musicians - love it ! THANK YOU !

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome! And thank you for being part of our community!

[@walterearl5138]

Beautiful thanks for sharing

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Walter!

[@JunkSoap]

This is what we lack in our European schools of Music. I guess this Jazzy / soulful / gospel-ish sound can't be learnt properly without going to the US for a while... Thank u for these lessons... I learn more on this channel than in any french music school.

[@SkilledMusician]

WOW, thanks JunkSoap! I wouldn't mind coming to Europe to teach these ideas...lol. Let me know and I'll be there!

[@signetulupan]

Wow!

[@floofytown]

I've been looking for some kind of tutorial on exactly this for AGES man. Passing chords...and specifically, those mind-bending expanding diminished runs at the end. Diminished passing chords, like, ARE gospel music. They eluded me forever...I just didn't have a concept of them. But a few months ago I accidentally discovered the whole diminished-over-diminished thing that you describe at 7:27, where you play a diminished chord a whole-step up as extensions...and it opened a whole world up to me! Suddenly jazz dominants (and Herbie chords) made sense! As did all of gospel and R&B-style keys...and I also finally realized why the hell the diminished scales are so important: they each contain two complimentary diminished chords in one scale. Epiphanies, man! Anyway, I'm watching this is awe...you just changed my damn life with this. Ha, I'm woke to like, all this crazy dominant theory that I never understood before. I literally got goosebumps when you explained how the last "Corey Special Chords" work, how they're just II-V-II-V ad nauseam using diminished chords. I've heard those so many times in the past and kinda knew them as like, alternating diminished, but never knew why they worked. I can't believe it's so simple! Damn. This is the clearest, most useful tutorial on this style of playing that I've ever seen. You take these concepts that are potentially so complex and provide a miraculous clarity the likes of which I've never seen before. It's like, finally I get it! You're so relaxed, you're not showing off, and you're explaining everything so patiently and deliberately, with no fluff or pomp. You're not dumbing anything down in the least, but it's still super accessible. Going from the least to the most complex concepts in order like you did...it's just so perfectly paced and learnable, each one building off the last. Everything just clicks. I also find it very endearing that you end up just getting lost in a solo run at the end of your examples :) Good stuff!! I'mma pull up a nice piano library right now and learn along with you.

[@SkilledMusician]

WOW! Thank you so much for checking out our video! I'm absolutely ecstatic that our video has been able to help you. WOW! And thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot!

[@floofytown]

Of course! Sorry about the lengthy diatribe, and thanks for reading it. I was really struck by this last night, obviously. I'm a sucker for chords, man. :) Thank you so much for putting your time and effort into these videos for us!

[@rpsig250]

Fantastic video. Works at multiple levels. Intermediate players will benefit from the basics and advanced players will get all the extensions. Clear as a bell. Like your big brother telling you how to deal with entering High School. Congrats on great work.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! You've got it!

[@pathaleyguitar9763]

Hey just wanted to let ya know, I found this video back when you first posted in and since then, practicing this has made my playing so much more interesting and has been the most influential video on KZbin to my playing. Thank you so much!

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow thank you so much Patrick! That means a lot!

[@johnduval482]

Too cool. I don’t play piano but this is really opening my ears giving me some ideas on how to create these sounds on guitar. Thanks man. Subscribe for sure

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much John! Welcome to the community!

[@veronica.armstrong]

Nice editing first of all. I’m gonna dig into this!!! I’m a beginner / Intermediate. Do you offer any one on one type of service or class?…geez this was 4yrs ago😂. Hope to hear back.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! Yes I do offer one-on-one lessons. Use this link to sign-up www.skilledmusician.com/online-lesson

[@sittingbull1903]

Back for more of my favorite YT piano instructor.. The lessons are not only high quality content but the delivery method is super user friendly. That backdoor progression is it!!?!Many thx again brother ! !

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks SittingBull! Yes the backdoor progression is one of my favorites! Funny story - when I upladed this video, part of the Backdoor Progression section was mysteriously cut out, including the best parts. I was going to re-upload it, but the hard drive it was made on died. I might re-record a video going into more depth...lol.

[@globalmedia28]

Hi I am Jean-PierreThanks for transforming our piano-style play to put it in another lever. I would be cool to make this passing-chord tutorial in the key of C Major. Thank we could transposing in any other chord we want to. It would make our learning much more easier. Thanks

[@SkilledMusician]

Hi Jean! We try to do things in many keys to encourage musicians not to get stuck in one key…. I know many musicians that can only “see” the key of C…. But the goal should be to see every key like you do “C”…. And putting everything in “C” only hurts your development…. If you need any more help, please let me know…

[@FRYEGS6]

Brotherman, You packed a whole lot of info in there. Thank GOD for you. I just subscribed. Stay Blessed.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the community!

[@ChristopherDavidMoyer]

Awesome video Corey- just subscribed. Could you please help me with something Mr. Taylor? I'm also a music creator, but I don't know how to set up my video recording so that I can show a virtual keyboard above the actual physical keyboard I am playing? I'd like to find out which software to use, or how to set up my recording, so that when I play notes on my Alesis Keyboard, the notes light up on the virtual keyboard and the note names are displayed on the screen. I'd love it if my video could also show the chords being played, like your video does. Can you please help me? Thanks!

[@SkilledMusician]

The virtual keyboard you see on the screen, as well as the music notation, and the chord names, is a software program called Chordie by a guy on KZbin named Matkat Music. Here are my affiliate links to the software in case you want to purchase it ($25): (For Windows) gumroad.com/a/612676723/ZBQGv (For Mac) gumroad.com/a/612676723/lmSkV Thank you so much! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@Gypsyman40]

All I have to say brotha is... I love you for this... Lol, most great players play too much and way to fast during their breakdowns. Thank you

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome!

[@HotelEarth]

Thanks! What is your midi controller/sample piano sound? It's really good compared to what I've heard.

[@SkilledMusician]

I'm using the Yamaha S90 ES as my midi controller. I generally use one of two virtual instruments: Spectrasonics Keyscapes Yamaha C7 or the Ravenscroft 275 piano. I believe this one is the C7.

[@FlyinDagga]

I won't even lie. As I committed more time to wanting to learn more complexities of this instrument, I've literally prayed for guidance, improvement, and annointing on this path. My most recent topic with a man much more skilled than I am on piano?: Passing chords. What appears on my suggested list? This video. I'm ecstatic. Bless you brother, keep sharing your gift. Awesome!

[@SkilledMusician]

WOW!!! I'm glad our channel could be an answer to your prayers! WOW!!!

[@signetulupan]

Seems like that’s the only time I learn something new, PRAYER 🙏, yes! Thank u, Jesus!

[@robertshepherd5683]

Bless you. This was so, so useful. Maybe the single most useful few minutes of instruction I've ever had.

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much Robert! That means a lot!

[@a96561]

光看前一分鐘就傻了......雖然猜是可以學起來，不過有必要學嗎？尤其現在流行歌越來越鳥了XDDDDD

[@SkilledMusician]

如果要播放流行歌曲，可能会有所帮助。

[@juliocesarvasquezgramajo7597]

FIRS OFF! THANKS!!!! Man u know this is the very first video of yours I watched and have to say god bless u! Im in Guatemala! But I speak english u know and I love the gospel sound so ur videos will really help me improvise! God bless u

[@SkilledMusician]

Hey Julio! Thank you so much! Welcome to the community! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@musicmaker1311]

Unfortunately I’m 3yrs late but definitely such a great lesson. THANK U!!

[@SkilledMusician]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lxathu]

From this moment, you are officially a member of my Fabulous Music Teachers' League. Thank you for your precious work!

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow thanks Sándor!

[@johnnymassacre]

God flows through this man!!

[@SkilledMusician]

Praise the Lord! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ZipplyZane]

It can be easier to remember that the tritone sub is always a halfstep up from where it wants to resolve. And this means it's also a chromatic passing chord from above. Just that its a dominant seventh chord, not a major or minor seventh.

[@SkilledMusician]

Exactly! Well done ZipplyZane!

[@niknic12]

Really enjoyed your video. However, I do have a question about your video production. How do you sync up the video of your actual piano and align it to the piano in your software as well as the video of your face? Would love to know and/or if you could make a video on that process would be great. Thank you.

[@SkilledMusician]

We use a program called Final Cut Pro to sync all of our video feeds, audio, and effects together. Final Cut Pro is a Mac-specific video editing software, but there are several programs that don't cost as much and are available in every OS. Thanks Nikki for the question!

[@RobertsSouza]

Hi Corey. I saw a video of your about passing chords a while ago. Can't find it on your page anymore. You started with a G#m7(9) , G7(13,b9) then Fm7(11,9)...then it became F7+(9) E7(13,b9) Dm7(9)....so on.....Where is it now??

[@SkilledMusician]

I do apologize Robert. I honestly don't remember which video that is. This one might be it - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJXUgaGBfM-DfJI

[@David-zn8lg]

i am amazed ,while i knew 8 of the 9 it was such a pleasure to listen to your´superb explanation and presentation and aaaaaaawesome playing !!! by the way you had me on the keys after the second XD

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow David! So glad to hear that you found the video helpful even knowing many of the topics we covered. Thank you so much for watching and being part of the community!

[@drag1741]

Thank you for your videos! They have been very helpful to me in figuring out how to add more interest to chord changes. I am actually a guitarist but you can't find anything like this for guitar. I really dislike the "chord shape" way of thinking that most guitarists use and have found that keyboard players have a much better understanding of harmony.

[@SkilledMusician]

I'm so glad that this video was able to help! I'm glad to know other instrumentalist find these videos of help!

[@dwsintetizadores3741]

Very good My brother thankz for this lesson God Blessed You Frome Lima Perú 😘 thankz

[@SkilledMusician]

My pleasure!

[@dazzybizzle]

a quick suggestion, for all of us beginners and intermediate players, when you play in C, it makes it so much easier to transfer to the rest of the chords. But regardless amazing information keep up the good work

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you for the kind words! I actually think about this idea a lot, of playing everything in C. Our goal is "Helping Musicians Improve", and I definitely want musicians to be able to understand what I'm teaching. But, I also want to challenge musicians to learn different keys, as I know A LOT of musicians that can only play in C, comfortably. So hopefully I get this balancing act right!

[@rustyglock]

Dude, those 10ths in the left hand. Such ease for you. Much jealousy for me. Lol! Fantastic video.

[@SkilledMusician]

LOL...I hear you Rusty! One technique to reach those 10ths if you struggle with them is to quickly roll your left-hand from the lowest note to the highest note. I know a lot of people that utilize this technique. Hope that helps! Thank you so much for checking us out!

[@signetulupan]

I’ve never heard of 10ths!

[@TheAsk3r]

Hi from France and thank u so much to share such a piece of knowlege. Explanations on top , best mixing of theory and application at the same time !

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found it helpful!

[@marcosaurelio9497]

Is not free boy?

[@SkilledMusician]

There is a small charge for the accompanying sheet music and midi files.

[@humanpersonjuniorjr]

Dude, you are something else! OMG, this is such great stuff.RdgJr619, in their comment below, nailed it: "You are very inspiring-- you make it seem so logical and possible..." Truer words never spoken. I am blown away.

[@SkilledMusician]

Wow thank you so much! I appreciate you checking out our channel!

[@felipeaguirrekaliks6169]

Thank you so much!!!! this is so well explained. I didn’t get the progression for your final special passing chords... 5-2-5-xxxxxxx-1 where 1 is Mayor/minor/could be both? Greetings from Chile!

[@SkilledMusician]

Thanks Felipe! You’ve got it!

[@signetulupan]

Looks like some amazing knowledge in there, if I can digest it, thanks, though😱. I’m frustrated...frustrated!? Discombobulated! Hehe 😉

[@SkilledMusician]

You can do it Signe Tulupan! Keep pushing through and it will come!

[@MrEdium]

🤯This is Awesome. Thank You for Sharing Your Wealth of Information🤯

[@SkilledMusician]

You are welcome!

[@wmburgess]

COREY TAYLOR!!! I see you bro! Great job on this. I AM A FAN!!!

[@SkilledMusician]

Oh wow. WOW. Bro thanks! Man I learned so much from you! I still remember you showing me how to harmonize melodies in 6ths. It changed my how outlook on things. Man THANK YOU

[@THXBeats]

Literally just UNLOCKED THE KEYS 🎹 🙌🏾

[@SkilledMusician]

I'm so glad this video helped you!

[@vprs596]

Homebound. Started playing again. Classical background. Played in rock bands back in the day. Exploring new things. So far the challenge is the chord names ;-) and the extensive use of enharmonic spellings. But I'll get it.

[@SkilledMusician]

Cool deal! I believe you will definitely get it! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@luckyprod225]

Wow... Am Exiced to work hard.. I discovered your channel by the Grace of god, everything I found everything I was looking for ... Thank u very much sir!! I'll be your student from west Africa, precisely Ivory Coast

[@SkilledMusician]

Thank you so much! Welcome to our community!

[@mysterysoundtracks]

Excellent content Corey, please keep cranking out these excellent music theory videos, your work is greatly appreciated!

[@SkilledMusician]

I'm so glad you like it! Will do! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!

[@Doxsein]

Wonderful video, Corey! Would you be able to suggest a jazz theory book or teaching in order to read more in-depth or learn techniques similar to the ones in the video?

[@SkilledMusician]

My favorite jazz theory book is "The Jazz Theory Book" and "The Jazz Piano Book" both by Mark Levine. These changed the game for me in understanding jazz theory. Hope this helps! Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!