How I do chords

[@Dotanberg1127]

Best confused piano teacher of our time

[@AlexRider5601]

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

[@skrobie]

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

[@prodPKFlash]

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

[@ymmotrelleom1112]

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

[@tooflessmusic]

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

[@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.

[@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 🥴

[@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.

[@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.

[@horsey9636]

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

[@breadboybrady2550]

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

[@alexdiaz23.]

Finally boys, we got it

[@AlexRider5601]

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

[@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.

[@h.abourabiah]

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

[@havenrab]

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

[@pinsaramusic]

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

[@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

[@johnnyterra1309]

the rubix cube at the end blew my mind.

[@Nephalym_]

Man is ultra talented

[@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.

[@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

[@carbonvibes]

Spell is a relative genius 🙌🏼

[@deedubya1267]

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

[@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

[@moresnqp]

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

[@signas9896]

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

[@hip360hop]

Spell you are frustratingly talented lmao

[@Larocaxx]

Man is just a genius

[@lilwombat]

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

[@icodejs]

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

[@beludobeludo]

Truly incredible.

[@rastaphyllis]

Can anyone track ID that little "education" breakbeat at 5:29 ??

[@spell316]

It’s probably just called education.mp3

[@p.ii.5104]

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

[@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.

[@spacekidbeats]

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

[@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

[@lee3428]

This video loops perfectly

[@isaiahbennett4096]

This is hilarious g, undeniably talented.

[@grantmeister1420]

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

[@ScamSpotted]

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!

[@ppprisma]

FINALLY THE SPELL VOICING

[@lizzetter]

Mans has the gift

[@austinonline4082]

Coming soon: How I do drums

[@lakryth8741]

I love this man

[@listentothekidbeats]

My spirit animal

[@vardenofficial]

You the goat Fr

[@SoulsticeHiphopbeats]

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

[@havenrab]

He’s knows the scales

[@OfficialPVNI]

Music theory teachers must hate this guy😂

[@kyleyoungmusic]

Been waiting for this!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Kiehuva]

i know, PRACTICE

[@Tyname]

minor V-i also tritone substitution

[@azrorz1775]

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

[@ivankrecker9210]

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

[@Flibeats]

spell needs his own network

[@w4rhammr498]

yoooo anothr tutorial spell?

[@Emotionz223]

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

[@djjoel1]

Dude you are the best :)

[@imposewun5911]

i love the energy its great ahah

[@kingstonsweet9027]

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

[@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.

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

What is the piano vst tho it sounds gorgeous

[@whothisbuddhist]

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

[@araa6428]

Do more of these vids g

[@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 😂

[@samphilpott7384]

Where do u get that chordie app from?

[@drodymusic]

i think the rubix cube point was pretty accurate

[@yo1ma2man3]

Sick line! 4:25

[@LoicSounds]

is there an unedited version of this stream anywhere?

[@spell316]

dont think so g

[@comradebrucewayne2607]

I love this video lmao

[@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 😂

[@TheDeadZed]

i love you spell

[@m0saik2001]

what keys are does?

[@ranuimcqueen]

BIG SPELL

[@kannonprice3521]

THE WORST TEACHER, TOP NOTCH BEATMAKER

[@couldbejake]

Spell spell spell

[@swann7715]

play everyday use ur ear everyday

[@maxbaby1054]

Bro is god

[@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

[@VisualFrank]

How sway 😂

[@fastkuts]

yo spell what midi keyboard you rocking on this?

[@SpaceFunk]

Baller

[@munanyo6013]

Education 🎉

[@gooneybird808]

Dude smashed cube on stream

[@botbot3698]

does anyone know what midi keyboard he's using?

[@spell316]

casio px-560m

[@havenrab]

It’s pattern recognition

[@maxencebouffard7971]

YESSSSS

[@emulatorph6248]

Part 2!!!!! Haha

[@Kalaptik]

Most people are born with an ear for music and others aren't , mostly every Maori learned too jam the gat by ear

[@firinne]

8:28 hey 9:11 haha

[@alexandredt7983]

3:48

[@lknxte5215]

I WOULD PAY A MIL FOR A MIDI KIT🥹

[@flocka-]

first and foremost

[@joosepsild830]

what piano do you use?

[@trippybeats5598]

I DON'T KNOW!!

[@colori5192]

hahaha love this guy 🤣

[@marcusestacio8707]

You know it. Just not theoretically.