How I do chords

Taken from the 1 Nov Twitch stream
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[@Dotanberg1127]

Best confused piano teacher of our time

[@MantisTCO]

hahahaha well put

[@drodymusic]

loved every second of it lol

[@chrisharrison809]

Spell’s ears are on point. I know lots of gospel musicians like this. The idea is, you listen hard to songs and try to figure out what the chords are. You develop a vocabulary over time. There’s shortcuts, like learning about harmony. The Sean Wilson page will get you there fast.

[@kieferfrancisco9225]

Yeah this is also what I figured. He’s just got a big vocabulary!

[@SeanJZoning]

This has been my biggest struggle. Ik how to MAKE all the chords because I've been reading about them for years but it's just not instantaneous at all like this. I guess I should've been playing instead of reading. Watching this is like some kind of X-Men ability.

[@DETERMINOLOGY]

Ear training will cover all of that up to. The more you ear train the more you will know where intervals is at and the quick you will hit notes/chords. I see alot of people that doesn't ear train guessing around the keys trying to find the right note until they get it right

[@duncanmaclennan9624]

For anyone struggling with chords, I recommend considering the program DeCoda by zplane. They make the tech behind Abletons time stretching and Audio-Midi function, but DeCoda is made for instrument players who are learning songs by ear. You drop in a file, and it will tell you the chords as you play along. Can help you identify chords much faster. Eventually you'll get to where Spell is

[@prodPKFlash]

I love how the chat tries to explain the theory terms for Spell’s explanation, but miss 80% of the time😂

[@Ones_]

This gem from Spell is like no other piano tutorial, straight forward and not much music theory.

[@imposewun5911]

right, but it makes sense lets be real haha

[@joederbyshire_]

id argue its still all music theory just explained differently haha

[@imposewun5911]

@@joederbyshire_ explained via sound and adhd, not cords I love it

[@playmakersmusic]

Except he's a master at music theory even when he doesn't know it yet.

[@lugomusic4830]

Love the sentence "I just know if I move my fingers around it'll sound nice" now THAT is a musician

[@PatriciaRosieur-yz4lk]

Is this @Spell316's channel or mine? Answer the question.

[@skrobie]

2:39 its 3 notes: 1,2,3 A,B,C *Do, Re, Mi* music theory intensifies

[@possibleproblem479]

watching this actually improved my music instantly. i went from struggling to make chords that make sense to making music that im impressing myself with. you're method of doing this is so much more fun and it makes a whole lot more sense.

[@PatriciaRosieur-yz4lk]

You'll never be good at music, never have been, and never will be. So congrats OJ. You're an amateur.

[@MantisTCO]

5:00 d flat seven b nine 😂😂 i love this guy

[@horsey9636]

this actually really helped and i dont know whether to be surprised or not love u spell

[@ivanigle21]

What I think he is doing is knowing the feeling and emotion of each type of chords, so he listens to how the chord feel and he knows what to play without knowing why

[@beludobeludo]

Truly incredible.

[@clementinelives]

He's doing this out if boredom at this point 🤦‍♂️🔥🔥

[@thobiasoostvogel]

ok 👍

[@PatriciaRosieur-yz4lk]

You didnt make the cut. Are you bored? Cause I'm not.

[@ymmotrelleom1112]

4:58 "D .. flat seven bee nine:)"

[@breadboybrady2550]

Just stumbled across you then, you deserve 1m plus subs my friend, you're crack up, love your energy!

[@h.abourabiah]

bro you are so legit haha i love how you explained your inner language and how you learn, i totally get you 🤣

[@carbonvibes]

Spell is a relative genius 🙌🏼

[@eucaalyptus]

these tutorials are just way too fuckin golden man, love how he doesn't know why but he just does it right every time

[@johnnyterra1309]

the rubix cube at the end blew my mind.

[@alexdiaz23.]

Finally boys, we got it

[@deedubya1267]

Excited for this one. Hasn't even premiered and I know its gonna be good.

[@lee3428]

This video loops perfectly

[@isaiahbennett4096]

This is hilarious g, undeniably talented.

[@mrpinsaramusic]

He giving control to the hands. And He Don't even know. Goddayum You are Different AF bro

[@kyleyoungmusic]

Been waiting for this!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@lakryth8741]

I love this man

[@Nephalym_]

Man is ultra talented

[@hip360hop]

Spell you are frustratingly talented lmao

[@havenrab]

Patterns and scales follows base lines and chords to the next octave boomm

[@dartmansam10]

This showcases what I think is the main advantages of being self taught which is that you are not initially confined to a rulebook like in classical music theory, you're encouraged to explore without having to understand, which leads you to play chords that just ''make sense'' and then eventually adding onto those chords to get inversions, and then adding those to get fuller chords, and than adding to those chords to get a bit more dissonance, and then you add weird chords that make no sense, just for the purpose of being weird. This is all jargon, but you're understanding music through listening, rather than reading. And as a dude who studied theory in college for less than a year and dropped out, its awesome to watch you make sense of it.

[@spell316]

so many words

[@dartmansam10]

@@spell316 🥴

[@moresnqp]

look i alr know all this, but Spell is too fucking entertaining and he makes me rethink how ive been doing all this.

[@imposewun5911]

i love the energy its great ahah

[@vardenofficial]

You the goat Fr

[@Larocaxx]

Man is just a genius

[@signas9896]

Spell was talking about inversion chords, and it was bugging me the whole time that chat wasn't picking up on it XD

[@CamlsDead]

Crazy how after your bass video i looked up father stretch my hands yesterday then tried what you taught there to make some chords and failed miserably. And now out of all the songs you chose. you hop on stream and figure out the chords with ease

[@RealJaybeeMusic]

Something that all aspiring creators need to understand is that you don't NEED to know theory to write cohesive music. I am studying music performance in university right now (concentration on horn) and literally the first thing my theory teacher told me is that theory stands as a set of tools to EXPAND your toolbox of music writing, to open that pandora's box of different possibilities in music. If you already have a general understanding on basic music writing techniques, then theory can help, but it's not a requirement. I choose to learn theory because I'm a nerd and I enjoy this stuff (and because I'm a classical musician and I need to know it anyways lol) but Spell here is a great example of how you can still create dope ass tunes without understanding HOW it's done.

[@djjoel1]

Dude you are the best :)

[@tooflessmusic]

This is like watching an Australian/New Zealand Jack Sparrow explain music theory to his crew mates.

[@spacekidbeats]

Teacher Spell hahahaa you should do a segment for this type of videos tho frrfr much love

[@lizzetter]

Mans has the gift

[@ppprisma]

FINALLY THE SPELL VOICING

[@icodejs]

You are both the worst and best teacher rolled into one LOL!🤣

[@listentothekidbeats]

My spirit animal

[@guycollishaw1957]

I love the approach like he just 'did it'. Rather than fluffing up bullshit to seem more intelligent, no mention of 'inspirations', advanced theory or technique. Just trying shit until it works, that's how it should be the majority of the time.

[@lilwombat]

Talented people are so funny trying to teach because they don't know wtf they're doing specifically it just works

[@TheDeadZed]

i love you spell

[@havenrab]

He’s knows the scales

[@jaggedjack]

the biggest thing ive learned about music i think ever is just do something until you can do it. This goes for learning instrument techniques as well as theory stuff like building chord progressions. it sounds so counterintuitive but i think anyone who's taught themselves an instrument knows what i'm talking about; play around until you start to build a library and just like a video game your mind will figure out how to make things work together i make the least progress when i go out and try to learn the why for certain music things. I find it's best to just get a basic idea of what to do and let trial and error carry me to success

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

I love this video lmao

[@p.ii.5104]

1:54 sounds like that interlude on Joey's new album

[@maxencebouffard7971]

YESSSSS

[@Flibeats]

spell needs his own network

[@ivankrecker9210]

Man say some words about your sampling technique, how you choose parts to move around, picking and moving drums.. Your beats are fire!

[@araa6428]

Do more of these vids g

[@Kiehuva]

i know, PRACTICE

[@maxbaby1054]

Bro is god

[@couldbejake]

Spell spell spell

[@yo1ma2man3]

Sick line! 4:25

[@ranuimcqueen]

BIG SPELL

[@kingstonsweet9027]

my guy is a master at theory n he dont even mnow it

[@OfficialPVNI]

Music theory teachers must hate this guy😂

[@scamtester_nft]

Thought the bro would know a bit more on the basic theory, however, it just goes to show you don’t necessarily need theory to be god level!

[@azrorz1775]

"Yeah so I just press the keys and it sounds good"

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

What is the piano vst tho it sounds gorgeous

[@SoulsticeHiphopbeats]

what does spell use for his keyboard and synth plugins anyone know?

[@drodymusic]

i think the rubix cube point was pretty accurate

[@munanyo6013]

Education 🎉

[@w4rhammr498]

yoooo anothr tutorial spell?

[@austinonline4082]

Coming soon: How I do drums

[@Tyname]

minor V-i also tritone substitution

[@whothisbuddhist]

How to do you do chords with a bass everytime I try it’s muddy

[@PatriciaRosieur-yz4lk]

Doing really good baby, I love you ❤️

[@bentinho]

yeah you gotta practice lol. Many music theory books aren't really "play-a-long-with" books. You'd be better off going to a music store, finding a REALLY simple basic keyboard/piano book (maybe even something for kids!). Working consistently on those basics, pick 5 songs you really like and ear hustling them every week.

[@havenrab]

It’s pattern recognition

[@SpaceFunk]

Baller

[@colori5192]

hahaha love this guy 🤣

[@swann7715]

play everyday use ur ear everyday

[@fastkuts]

yo spell what midi keyboard you rocking on this?

[@samphilpott7384]

Where do u get that chordie app from?

[@emulatorph6248]

Part 2!!!!! Haha

[@flocka-]

first and foremost

[@gooneybird808]

Dude smashed cube on stream

[@grantmeister1420]

4:25 anyone know what software/plugin he's using for the fretboard and staff display?

[@trippybeats5598]

I DON'T KNOW!!

[@joosepsild830]

what piano do you use?

[@Mark0Mokum]

How the fuck does this guy not know music theory... His melodies and basslines sound so rich and full... My brain doesn't comprehend. I don't know music theory but my melodies and basslines always sound the same 😂

[@Emotionz223]

I feel like spell was either on 10 Red Bulls or coke lol

[@lknxte5215]

I WOULD PAY A MIL FOR A MIDI KIT🥹

[@lewysses]

which spell did they use to bless you that much my guy

[@spell316]

@inbox me on telegram*👉@SPELL316 wtf

[@lewysses]

@@spell316 already reported him 😂

[@VisualFrank]

How sway 😂

[@kannonprice3521]

THE WORST TEACHER, TOP NOTCH BEATMAKER

[@deezlilnuts]

6 am upload bamn

[@marcusestacio8707]

You know it. Just not theoretically.

[@IverBG97]

Wish Spell was my son.

[@alexandredt7983]

3:48

[@LoicSounds]

is there an unedited version of this stream anywhere?

[@spell316]

dont think so g

[@InnerSpeaker846]

what keys are does?

[@botbot3698]

does anyone know what midi keyboard he's using?

[@spell316]

casio px-560m

[@SeanJZoning]

Literally scouring this comment section so someone can hopefully give me a more clear explanation on how this man's fingers can just automatically know where to go this way.

[@kalandemumba4970]

I've been practicing piano for the last couple of months and I've gathered that the best thing you can do for your playing, is to learn basic triads (minor and major) in every key. When you're comfortable with triads, you can then move on to learn what bass not corresponds which each triad. When you're able to do that, you'd be playing 7th chords which should get you pretty far with most songs. I can't stress enough how you need to do this every day if possible, over time it'll be stuck in your muscle memory. Additionally you should learn the triads that form dominant chords in every key and later on the bass notes which correspond with every dominant triad. If you can do this, your playing will improve immensely

[@JBRitchie8]

Figure out songs you like by ear over and over for 10 years like Spell did