The BASICS Of Music Theory EXPLAINED (in 10 minutes)

In this episode we revisit the basics of music theory exploring intervals, chord construction, and ear training. All in 10 minutes! Beato Ear Training and Beato Book links below.
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[@mathieubrown4229]

Music teacher: don’t worry, it’s not rocket science! Rocket scientist: don’t worry, it’s not music theory!

[@CHARLESAUVET]

exactly

[@ippotsk]

- Brian May

[@steelwarrior105]

As a rocket scientist, can confirm

[@somethingbl]

I hope this being the top comment doesn't discourage people. It really is not that difficult. I'm sure most people know much more complicated things they use every day - NFL rules, traffic laws, whatever job they have. It's like anything else, use it often and you'll remember it!

[@HochgeborenKlown]

@@somethingbl I got kicked out of my flutophone classes in grade school because they told me I was hopeless...It is beyond hopeless if you cannot find the aptitude or teacher to open it up...

"if I were to tell you this is actually an argumented six, you say ..." I say nothing. I have no idea what you are talking about and this is my 4th playthrough :-)

[@denniswilson5384]

Exactly, this is not basic information because it expects a foundation that beginners do not possess, and can't possibly get from watching this video a hundred times.

[@Neal_Schier]

Exactly!

[@markraishbrook]

4th augmented or diminished?

[@rackopacko]

He is talking about intervals...how far one tone is from another, actually how one interval can be named in two ways, just that......and he plays it as well.. don't know, how he could have explained it differently..these are theoretical basics, that can't be more deconstructed..remember what an interval is and which ones exist, than you will understand this particular point.

[@frankshailes3205]

@@rackopacko Possibly the only way to go deeper is to show waveforms of the frequencies as the notes are played, but that isn't how musicians work (in general - disregarding music editing software). However, even as a tone-deaf non-player I do see what Rick is getting at. There are whole semester-long courses that teach this stuff but he's aiming for a ten minute precis here which is fair enough. I understand more from this than 2 years with my crap music teachers at school who had no time for anyone who wasn't already several years into home-schooled lessons or church choirs.

[@sjaakvandam2170]

This is more of a summary for someone who is in the know than it is a lesson for a beginner. If you don't know these things you could probably watch this 10 times and still barely understand half of it.

[@Neal_Schier]

Agree. I even watched it at 75% speed and still was way too much.

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

That's certainly true for me. I love listening to music but can't play anything so was very quick to hit play on this clip. I stopped after only 2 minutes. I was already completely overwhelmed with concepts. I also have new found awe for anyone who's a musician.

[@juanelfuango5250]

@@ThatGuy-bp4gz I agree, but then remember that Hendrix, Clapton, Beatles, EVH, Kurt Cobain, Michael Jackson etc could NOT read a lick of music, it was all feel.

[@secondsundayjazzvespers408]

@@juanelfuango5250 All of those people you mentioned do/did have a great feel for music, but they also 'have/had highly trained ears, and would probably easily understand everything in this video. I live in Nashville, and have known bunches of musicians who didn't read, but in the studio, they could write down a chord chart while they listen to a song for the first time. Some of the great jazz musicians didn't learn to read, either. One of those is Errol Garner, who composed the song "Misty." It's possible to know how it all works but just not be able to read the notation.

[@jamiebriggs8277]

This is more like a teaser for the other courses that Rick offers. It's a good summary for someone like me who knows a little bit but not a lot...I can understand what he's saying, and it's clear that if I want to learn more and like what he's doing I can go pay to get more. I wouldn't call this a "learn music theory" video. More of a "Would you like to learn music theory?" video

[@gkirkpatrick007]

Here is all music theory in a sentence according to Mozart: "I choose such notes that love one another."

[@andyharpist2938]

@@rw6616 So is Rick actually. He's one of those rare people who love the theory. And can use it too. He's almost the musical equivalant of the guy who learns bus schedules for fun. And his utterly honest video admitting his strange 'disabilities' is an insight. It's part of this 'talent'.

[@stabzatvisionz]

Brilliant.. love it!

[@michaelsun8804]

That is the best musical theory iv'e ever heard 😍

[@williamson987]

@@GizzyDillespee yea and i enjoy listenin to bhojpuri music

[@ondrejnemec5231]

Or as Kurt Cobain would say: "We play what we want."

[@denniswilson5384]

As someone who doesn't know much at all about music theory, listening through this video had me completely and utterly lost. There is so much terminology being used that I'm unfamiliar with and I can't see how this could be considered to be BASIC music theory knowledge. If I were to take a class on music theory and this was what came out of the teacher's mouth on the first day, I wouldn't even know where to begin to be able to process the information. I just feel like Rick is at such an incredibly high level of knowledge that to him, this is basic, but to a true beginner, this is incredibly advanced information, and even repeatedly listening to this video won't start to make sense unless all of the underlying concepts and terminology are explored clearly and individually.

[@Chris-MusicTheoryAndFretboard]

Yeah, I teach a high school guitar class and the unfortunate truth is that "basic" music theory is actually really confusing to most people. There are musically-inclined kids who get it in my class. But the majority of my students haven't touched an instrument since the recorder in 3rd grade and it takes them an entire semester to learn the basics of the basics. I don't even touch any kind of theory for the first 10 weeks.

[@simbotist]

My thoughts exactly. Not basic at all.

[@colej3360]

Don't let this video discourage you. There are far easier examples to follow out there.

[@slamtilt01]

I think Rick was trying to do this within the restraints of a 10 minute video. It is more of an exercise for him to see if he can cover the basics of music theory within that time

[@RudolfHorvath]

Well, if you would take a class on music theory, this would probably be the first thing you will ever hear coming out of the teacher's mouth anyway. When I first started playing drums, this was exactly the stuff we learned over a first year of music theory. Honestly Rick explained it pretty clearly but you definitely need to listen and take note of every word he says. With that being said, my main issue with music theory in general is that I never had a teacher who could explain how to use it in practice. Music theory is indeed super confusing at first because they tell you about all the strange rules and interchanges; and yet all the great musicians constantly break them. For example when I want to write a melody, I usually start in a specific key because I find it easier to write within certain parameters. However then I constantly find myself adding notes I find cool sounding, probably changing the key or mode (or whatever it is called) and ending up with an interesting melody while having absolutely no idea how to add chord proggression to it. Maybe I do it completely backwards but nobody could ever explain this to me.

[@WilliamJohnston]

This is a great, dense summary of essential music theory, but make no mistake, for beginners this is no substitute for learning slowly and thoroughly either with a teacher or going through a course. All the concepts in this video take time, repetition and applied examples in order to learn thoroughly, and the fact that this video is condensed down to as little as 10 minutes says a lot more about Rick’s ability to condense it down that well, than the content being considered ‘easy’. Good job Rick!

[@colej3360]

Bit tricky when you jump straight into talking about intervals as 3rds 4ths 5ths etc without just laying down the basic 12 note chromatic scale first. I found that the best approach when learning the basics because it gives a good visual foundation to build from.

[@ClaudetteMiss]

I hear you. I think Rick's idea of "basics" and mine are pretty different

[@Kipchoge475]

@@ClaudetteMiss basics for people with intermediate and advanced music theory understanding.

[@tamcocar]

You are correct

[@playbackamusicloversjourne8620]

He's basically explaining the language of music 101. These are things you need to know in order to read sheet music or walk into a room and play with others or get your musical ideas across in an easy universally understood manner. It's how a group of people can come together who've never played a piece of music together before can sound reasonably professional the first read through. I regret not having learned music theory at a younger age and have now taken it upon myself to learn at least the basics so that I can play with others and understand what is going creatively on when I listen to music.

[@sherylkatz8827]

If you already have a good working knowledge of basic music theory then this is the basics. If you don’t even know what an interval is, what a semitone is, or even understand the concept of a scale or a chord this is way advanced. The Beato book is great as a reference but it is advanced. My students struggle with understanding what an interval is.

[@edd2771]

Well said. He lost me at semitone

[@andyharpist2938]

Its not your fault. Ed. 'Intervals'..derived from the '8 note scale' are incredibly important but equally hard to describe. You can't just say 'there are intervals' and leave it like that- Without quite some amount of explanation.

[@edd2771]

@@andyharpist2938 the funny thing is my son was a music major and is a working musician. Must have come from his mother.

[@triad5766]

@@edd2771 he describes what a semitone is at 1:17

[@triad5766]

An interval is the distance between two notes. Easiest thing to describe

[@MichaelLiningMusic]

Haven taken college and masters level music theory, I can understand this. As many have pointed out, it requires having a fluency in musical vocabulary such as notes, flats and sharps, chords, scale degrees and key signatures before this video would be digestible. As to the content, it is even confusing to me to think of intervals in terms of how many half steps, such as a major 6th being 9 half steps. I never think of it that way. The chord construction section had no audio examples, just jargon with sheet music, abbreviations, and animation clicks and pops which isn't helpful in a music theory video. I would have stopped before Lydian and Phrygian chords as this is college level music theory and not applicable to basics (i've never even used them). Throwing up a circle of fifths diagram while talking about relative minors and tonics is going to be pretty confusing without any other context. Maybe consider making a 10 minute "beginners" music theory video where you cover what is a note, what is a scale, what is a flat/sharp, solfege, solfege as it relates to scale degrees, whole and half steps and how to make a scale, what a chord is (just with major/minor), and find basic chord progressions; basically any terminology that's you assume the viewer understands to be able to digest this video.

[@wjatube]

I realized after watching this 10 min video that I didn't know as much as I thought I did. Amazing. Thank you.

[@brianwood7237]

Only Rick could make a perfect new age-style meditation recording design for you to listen to while you go to sleep at night so you can wake up and say wow now I understand music theory LOL super cool Rick thank you for this

[@Juan0003]

"I know music kung fu" - Neo(Soul)

[@ssalvaterra]

I believe your secret is not being an amazing musician or a good communicator. I believe that your calling is to share your knowledge and do it in a way that catches the attention of everyone, from just a curious viewer, to music beginners, intermediate and pros. We are lucky to have such information available like this. Thank you Rick.

[@damone70]

He is an amazing musician and communicator. Wtf are you talking about?

[@optipwr40]

@@damone70 You misunderstood him. He was saying Rick is good at all of the above, but being able to share the knowledge the way he does is special.

[@federerfanatic]

The real message of the video is consistent ear training on a daily basis, even for a seasoned veteran like Rick.

[@brianeden7530]

With my primary musical training on drums and percussion, I’ve spent many years since catching up with playing and reading music for guitar, bass, piano. I loved this video … but have to confess that my brain nearly exploded halfway through. :)

[@chipsterb4946]

That’s encouraging because my brain hurt after 3 minutes…

[@pitchfolkmedia916]

Same here! Rick is dropping a serious download here. I just stopped the video halfway and scrolled down here to the comments for some decompression. I'll go back for "part two" when I feel ready.

[@michajuszkiewicz8520]

Keep watching, brother, you're halfway there... :-D

[@jimmoore8951]

I dropped music theory in college to concentrate on drums while my sister graduated with a music degree... she doesn't do well with rhythms and I don't do well with chords despite reading music practically my whole life. She has perfect pitch and I definitely don't

[@LawrencRJUTube]

This is an excellent introduction, Rick. I am glad to see you defining chors as stacked intervals --THAT is how chords shold be taught rather then memorizing chord charts.

[@dannyspitzer1267]

I think there are more digestible basic music theory videos out there

[@rickayres9049]

Any suggestions where someone might start/look? There are so many tutorials online these days I actually find it all confusing (for me personally it has just turned into a muddy mess). Learn open chords first ? Learn all the notes on the fretboard first? Learn intervals first ? Learn the 5 pentatonic box shapes then the Major? What the heck.. Plus everyone wants to play a song or two for enjoyment. Is there a preferred method / approach to all of this? Cheers

[@eeshaansonar794]

Hey Rick, thank you so much for this! I've been waiting for this for a long time! The timing was incredible - I was just sitting next to my piano when you uploaded this!

[@MyMusicGenesis]

People who understand music theoretically often love to explain the theoretical understanding they've gained. But this information isn't useful to help people understand music, *beyond what they already understand aurally.* Functionally, these kinds of theoretical descriptions are a lot more useful for teaching people that music is too complicated for them. Just look at the other comments comparing it to rocket science and saying they'll never understand all of it. These theoretical tidbits are not going to be understood by people until the sounds they're meant to represent are understood in the context of whatever work we're talking about. So if anybody's watching this and they don't get it...it DOES NOT MATTER. This stuff is completely unimportant until way, way late in the music learning process, and even then it's not necessary unless you need to communicate with other musicians who use this language. Music theory *should not be a barrier* to anyone who's interested in learning music, and nor should it be thought of as a starting point. It's not. It comes after a working listening and performance vocabulary of rhythm, tonal, and harmonic patterns has been developed. Good luck!

[@DanielPradoBurgos]

I've been reading and playing around with my KB to learn more about music theory, nad this vid just made so many clicks on my brain, it helped put together and tie down a lot of isolated pieces I had already and well... It just helped me A TON!!! BEST 10 mins I've invested in learning music so far!

[@wayar7349]

I’m not even thinking about learning how to play and I keep watching his videos, dude is good 🍎🍏

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

Great video Rick!! This normally, most people only understand knowledge part with the words without recognizing those real sound!!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@rw6616 For guitar? Ear Training is so important for guitar playing! No need to see the guitar neck. Learn some Major triads all over the neck!

[@Llyrin]

@@rw6616 I started with drums too, field drums-everything but the tymps. Then I went to horns (I was in drum corps). Then someone gave me a cheap youth guitar and I stumbled on from there.

[@kingcopycat9945]

Hay tomo I’m kinda having trouble reading sheet music do you have any advice

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

@@kingcopycat9945 Pick some hand writing one that pretty accurate and having that music (recording) so you will see what''s going on...but without knowing a few great examples from old recording and a little ability to analyze them... it's hard to just follow sheet music because those sheet music is not 100% correct. So it's basic direction and form of music.

[@MAP448]

What would really be nice is a video showing the most commonly used inversions shapes. Like going from common triad all they way up to & thru 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, & 13ths. That seems to be the biggest & most helpful thing to learn for any guitarist. Especially me lol

[@JirafaWood]

He has a video where he talks about jazz chord voicings.

[@anas_moto]

I thought I was lousy at music theory, now I’m certain I am.

[@billstock3663]

yeah this was down right repulsive!lol

[@karlmccarron3318]

No, you're not. You just need to have things clearly explained to you. And although Rick's video is highly informative, I don't feel that it is as explanatory for beginners as it aims to be. I think that a more simplistic breakdown of some of the core concepts would have been more helpful. And I can't help but notice that a very important topic was ommitted......RHYTHM. .

[@Myth-jj5po]

As a musician that was just thinking about needing a refresh this was so helpful. Thank you Rick.

[@AC-yq2fx]

The Rick Beato book is the best thing that happened to all of us who breath music day and night and have purchased the book. Theory knowledge is a must for any musician/vocalist out there. God bless you Rick.

[@PortlyPete]

"i explain the basics in 10 minutes" 3 minutes later "buy my book"

[@tommorgan8053]

I made it 49 seconds before my head exploded. I think I’ll stick to What Makes This Song great videos ;p

[@cgonneville6677]

Man your videos have helped me understand music so much deeper than I ever had. I can’t thank you enough for everything you’ve done. Bless you brother.

[@davebrau3003]

There is not a wasted sentence or word in this video. Rick has packed music theory into 10 minutes eloquently. Thank you Rick!

[@peterkelley6344]

A very loaded but extreamly informative 10 minutes, Rick. GREAT work.

[@sunnydkg1100]

You put this out on my birthday and its like the best present. I've been trying so hard to learn and I love your videos! Thank you so much.

[@FriendlyChorf]

We’re so lucky to have you here Rick, you’re a treasure and a fantastic educator! Much respect from the UK. I’ll be purchasing your Beato Book soon.

[@LegionDe75]

1:52 explained a major gap of understanding that I was missing, genuine Thank You Rick. You're the greatest!

[@theearthisfallingtheskyisl4801]

Complex, Even for a Wizard

[@MyRealityIsProof]

Rick, have you thought about doing a video course on the 'theory' portion of the Beato Book? Some of us are visual learners, and its helpful to see someone explain topics.

[@TheEnlightenedFool]

Fantastic video! Very easy to understand and very well thought out video Rick! Soon as Xmas comes, I'm buyin all your books!

[@ront8270]

Love those 10 minute theory workouts

[@parkercushingable]

Nothing better than watching a comprehensive summary of a subject which I had a tenuous grasp of in junior college!

[@larryhall2805]

I dig how you seemingly, 'show off' your training skills then encourage us on how we can achieve the same skills! This went a bit quick for me to digest all of it but illuminated some points I need to focus on. ....ear training skills.

[@JayAgassi]

Thank you Rick, you are a GEM of a person, your educational content is amazing, you inspire me to learn, and discover the secret of musical creativity!

[@dangoodman8606]

Nice work Rick, great video.

[@steved2112]

I love videos like this. It always pays to review basics.

[@basslobster]

Relevant stuff well explained in a compressed form. Thank you 👍

[@juliansguitarbackingtracks872]

Thank you so much for this! I’ve Been trying to learn about intervals and how to make vocal/Guitar Harmonies. this cleared a lot up

[@AnthonyP73]

This is very enlightening Rick! Finally I feel some way to understanding theory.

[@bigpolar7]

I saw the title, thought, wow, I'll watch this and then be able understand what my family is talking about when they sit around and chat about music. Then, I got lost somewhere around "A minor seventh could also be an augmented sixth," and never really caught back up. That's just a personal limitation, not the fault of the video at all though! This video is really approachable compared to a lot of other theory videos on youtube, but for some reason it just doesn't click for me the way something simple like differential calculus does. I did really like when he admitted that some of the relationships make no logical sense and just have to be memorized. That really helps me, because it means I don't NEED to understand these things; they were never intended to be understood, just memorized. It is like rules of grammar - they don't have to make sense, that is just the way they are. I think I long ago accepted that I'll never be a musician, but at least with videos like this I can learn some of the vocabulary enough to not be completely lost.

[@a2ndopynyn]

_...something simple like differential calculus..._ I see what you did there... 🤣

[@A_Little_Piece_Of_Music]

This is just what I need. Music theory is so daunting, but to have my favorite producer show me the basics is a pleasure.

[@JK-zx3go]

Keep them coming Rick. Thank you.

[@matthweneldon8694]

This blew my mind. The world needs more people like you! Thank you!

[@buzzardwhiskey]

I really enjoy your videos, even though many are far above my understanding, but this cascade of dry musical facts was like eating sand.

[@mcgregor2922]

You're the best! Just a couple of months ago I knew NOTHING about music theory nor did I care about it even thoug I've been playing the guitar for over 6 years. Your videos gave me the motivation and the tools to learn this stuff!! You made me understand how important music theory and ear training are to be a good musician - before I always had the feeling it was some kind of magic that I just wasn't born with. I hope many people see this video, because you did a great job at it! You're amazing!

[@soloistdeve]

Compressed knowledge, definitely worth dissecting. Bravo!

[@urge_it]

I feel like I just graduated from Berklee in 10 mins lol. Thank u for this, Rick!

[@heidibaltom8138]

Thankyou so much for this. You really are a great guy teaching this sort of stuff for people like me who have very little musical theory knowledge. I learnt some when i was little but forgot most of it.

[@jacobscardino4330]

Thank you for this Rick; Im teaching my friend how to play piano and I’ve been looking for the perfect video to send to him to help with his progress: I believe this is that video!!

[@ATthemusician]

I finally got your ear training course and it is incredible!

[@rogerlensmith164]

Excellent work as always. Thank you 🎼

[@Rostanl]

A Herculean task to present a very large subject matter in a concise clear presentation. I must say you “killed it” Rick thank you for your devotion to music and music education. I will now go back to the Beato Book to continue studying.

[@laughingachilles]

Dear Rick. I am not a professional musician but I find a great deal of joy and comfort when I play. I have learned a lot about music over the years but your videos have greatly increased my understanding of the underlying structure of music and really improved my ear. Thank you so much for these videos.

[@michaelmiller9466]

Thank you, nicely done Mr. Beato! My brain is a ‘62 model, takes a few passes. The Beato Book and posts like this really help by bridging your descriptions/explanations with what I’m hearing.

[@MJM1959]

Bravo, sir! A lot of useful information in a short, yet understandable presentation.👍🏼🎸🎼

[@ronoberbeck6914]

Luv u man.. How many people that are really interested don't have 10 Minutes to learn vital building block information! Thank you for your work, I know making videos all the time is not easy and can be basically Thankless at times. I'm thinking monetarily so God bless you for sharing so freely

[@jcmartinez7527]

I think he's hoping (I'm hoping too) that people who think they don't have time watch this video as an easy way to learn music theory, get interested and pursue deeper understanding subsequently watching his full length course

[@ronoberbeck6914]

@@jcmartinez7527 of course but even the information offered here to a person that knows basically nothing is valuable in Itself. How about the ear training intervals I've been playing guitar for over fifty years and that Amazed me! I guess I need his book .

[@paulschulz5210]

Here’s what I heard: When canoeing down a sidewalk it’s important to keep hot dogs warm. Otherwise your gravy box will have to wait for the leaves to get angry.

[@JJ-qz5gv]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@MrWilky73]

Thank you, Rick. I gotta get the book!

[@20thcenturygames]

This Video gave me hope. Fantastic

[@oR1CHo]

This is quite literally the best, most easy to understand video on this topic. And of course it’s done by Rick. You sir are in a whole different level. I have learned so much from Rick over the last few years. Every notification is an instant click. Well done as per usual Rick. You do the world an amazing service.

[@markdoenges6248]

Thx Rick. Great condensation.

[@mr_satay]

Brilliant. I was just hanging out with a friend and this video was very timely because we were talking about theory, thank you

[@kingcormack8004]

Really good one Rick.

[@therealgayray7588]

Perfect timing!

[@SimplyAubs]

Phenomenal! Thank you so much!!!

[@cattleprods911]

Perfect video on theory, nice work

[@travisgularte4792]

Brilliant!! I love the way you break it down so succinctly! 😜😁🤘🏻✌🏻

[@samyoung7096]

I haven't even watched this yet, but I'm so frickin' excited, I've been waiting for a quick super lesson like this.:DD

[@greense65]

I got As in a three semester college calculus series and then on through differential equations & linear algebra, and this video was way over my head.

[@richardlandreth408]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@fredacuneo5180]

So well done. I had both my kids watch this. Thank you.

[@rawkinj6609]

After 35 years of playing music (guitar, bass, drums, keys) I'm pretty music theorized but now I can finally sing a C note (and C scale) out of thin air and then play it on piano and it's CORRECT! Thank you Rick!!

[@nicklemere8524]

Rick....Wow! Just blew my mind... again. One day I will get your Beato Book and I will begin my actual study. Of course, after being a "musician" for 40 years. Feel like Im just starting. I love how relatable you make music. Thaaaaank you!!!

[@MarianelaGuzman]

Wish I had this video years ago! Not a second wasted. Like you said in the beginning, a few replays will be necessary but this is pure gold 👏

[@drzlecuti]

Good work, Rick--I liked this. The comments by some of the less-musically-trained viewers are worthwhile, though. It's really several weeks of materials compressed into 10 minutes. You could send a whole session on melodic intervals and practice going over these for a week; and so on. It's really a matter of spending a lot of time with each piece of information until it becomes second nature. I learned this as a teen (50 years ago), then after BA and MA in music had it all pretty well drilled in, as all of you other experienced music people have done too. It's like learning a language, because once you're fluent, you should be able to hear a tune and transcribe it/play it; be able to see written music or chord symbols and play it at sight; understand the tonal relationships; hear the arrangements, etc. You don't get to this point by being brilliant, but by just doing it a lot. There's an old saying, from whom I don't know (someone told me it was Larry Coryell): take what's hard, and make it a habit; take what's a habit, and make it easy; and then take what's easy and make it beautiful. Practice can eventually give you the kind of wonderful and magical instrumental fluency that Rick displays in his videos. From the way Rick describes these things I'm sure his instructional materials would be very helpful to anybody.

[@charliebrown6984]

This is brilliant...thank you

[@tel5690]

Glad you broke it down. I remember this in early music training. Intervals are so important

[@karleyyork9001]

I purchased the Beato Bundle 4.0 as well as the Ear Training Course a few days ago. 👍 As a musician, the ear training portion is much easier for me than the theory portion. I am Very Grateful for this 10 min intro to the theory portion. When I can see it, hear it, and read it at the same time it sinks in little by little. My mind is stretching in a delightfully challenging way. You are a well appreciated Teacher Rick. 🙏🤘👍

[@tylerhackner9731]

Thank you for this

[@cvv3670]

Excellent video!

[@seattlespice-lob5565]

It's almost as is this video was designed to discourage people from music.

[@bigbeerye]

I have a bone to pick with the term sus chords. Yes, I know what you mean, and I know a lot of people refer to sus chords, and folks know what you mean. But - a suspension (that's what sus means) is a non-chord tone. The rules for suspension are pretty simple - the non chord (dissonant) note needs to be prepared (held from the previous chord), and resolved - delayed movement to the actual chord tone. eg. 4-3, or 2-1, 9-8. A 6-5 might also be considered a suspension. If you're simply replacing the 3rd with the 4th (or 3rd with the 2nd), but not preparing or resolving, you're just making a substitution, and/or adding a color note to the chord. That's why you see add9 or add2. I would say add4 would be more appropriate than sus4 if you're simply adding a 4. These non-chord tones could be used as passing or neighboring as well. Gpass4 or Gneigh4 - might be just as accurate as Gsus4.

[@billhansen9]

these are great!

[@glass_burrito4571]

Thank you for your videos Rick. You enspired me to pick my guitar back up and get better at it. I'm trying to learn to read music, and not just tabs.

[@newyorkeranew]

Brilliant - for those w some music theory background. And great intro to the Book!

[@fluxoff]

Visual learners like me benefit greatly from this presentation! Kudos, Rick.

[@videovuer]

Awesome Rick! You're on fire.

[@amyferebee]

Thanks......I use your videos and materials with my music students. guitar, mandolin, banjo, voice, ukulele Always very helpful 🎶😎🎶

[@kmacmckee2931]

Holy Chicken Salad. Mind blown. A semester of music theory in 10 min. Concise. Crisp. Clear. Bravo

[@martinwall8006]

Okay valiant effort. But you're absolutely nuts for doing this. If it promotes music education or even interest then I'm all for it. I can't imagine not knowing this information and watching this video. Wow! Brave? Fun?

[@paulerickson5804]

Good stuff, Rick! Next video - can you talk about the tendency of scale tones to "pull" to other tones? For example, what makes the V-7 chord want to resolve to I? And, how cool it is when you don't let it resolve the way we expect?

[@aquss33]

sooo, as someone who is a complete beginner with absolutely no knowledge about music I can safely state that I understood absolutely none of that.

[@freshnelly]

I am intermediate and this cleared up a lot for me, put it into focus wow! Well done Rick!!