Tutorial: How to make more interesting chord progressions!

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[@glennanderson9947]

You had me at "you get bored of the sound of yourself". Thank you again for providing your insight and inspiring those of us who are trying to spark some musical creativity. Also, can't wait to get my blue vinyl.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Thanks Glenn!

[@DavySolaris]

Music KZbin is so full of insufferable, manufactured grifters that I truly appreciate your good natured, clear and self-aware approach to your content. This stuff is honestly so invaluable to me, thanks Matt.

[@hongsStuff]

You're the first keyboard teacher that puts real stuff here for free. Most for the others, their videos just demonstrating how good they are, and just "tutorial" for a specific riffs, scales, and it only works in specific case. NOT teaching the idea of HOW to approach the playing ourselves, how to utilise them. You teach all the important parts and let alone skilled. Love your videos. Thank you very much.

[@nerdexproject]

Wished you did a little series of like 5-10 minute videos where you provide us a few progressions you come up with (on the fly). Because, man, you are legend!! Super inspiring! :D

[@learnerslikeus]

So weird... my floor started moving and a bird flew through the room while I listened to this tutorial! I love how you teach, Matt.

[@Fabrodj1]

this channel is more valuable than gold

[@NeilGuise]

Brilliant! This felt like a masterclass for people stuck in their old riffs! Thank you!

[@daviddecalmer654]

I’m a keyboard player, born 1970, English parents, my dad played by ear, taught me Bill Bailey etc, mum taught me to dance to abba, then I did the degree and all that, whilst nightclubbing and also loving RnB, it got a bit much and I heard Jay Kay and loved it, had decided to go without a piano at the time. I’ve had my rig back for a few years now and love playing more than ever, now that I’ve gotten older. Matt, thank you! My wife said today, you’re starting to sound like Jamiroquai, not quite that’s for sure.. I’m loving living in this time where getting some guidance is no longer a dream, but a reality. Must admit, I’ve had to slow down the vids. I’m so excited about going from feeling confident making stuff up all aver the place in the basic chords to the carrot you’re putting out there, and I can see it because of your ‘it’s not that hard’ approach and simplifying it style, and ‘it’s alright’ I especially liked the comment about Cory Henry, perfect! I would love to meet you in person one day, but I’m so glad you made these vids. Thanks again, and all the best!

[@RC-gg1ib]

Love your last name! Keep Calmer and carry on!

[@fundacionvamosdespierta6329]

His majesty on piano beautiful sequences...

[@MrIanfurniss]

Random piece of information about the circle of fifths (because I'm the kind of person that loves to watch QI, lol): Back in my formative years, one of my first jobs was tuning church organs. When you start to tune a stop, you use a tuning fork for middle C, then everything else gets tuned according to the circle of fifths, and fourths so... F is tuned to C, then G to C, then D to G, then A to D, then E to A, B to E. then F# to B, C# (or rather D flat) to F#, and so on until you've done the whole octave and can tune up in octaves, C4 to C3, D4 to D3, etc. Apologies for the QI style digression, but it's something I always remember when I hear talk of the circle of fifths and it also shows just how fundamental fourths and fifths are to harmony. :)

[@tasteapiana]

It's always refreshing to see your approach to thinking outside of the box but it's downright energizing when you come back in and say "Hey, look over here in this corner with me. I've found something interesting under this cushion down in among the springs of this couch :D''.

[@Kadenite]

You were right regarding chord sequences which, just become locked into muscle memory I think. Playing them is no longer satisfying, but it's difficult not to. Thanks for the ideas, I had a bit of a difficult time keeping up with the lingo as I can't read music and have only an elementary knowledge of theory. Still, that's what replay and spow-mo are for and it's probably a good way to learn the language. Cheers!

[@oscarrivas7240]

Damn son, you were going off at the end there

[@benjaminbarton4573]

Brilliant again

[@fawltytenor]

Don't sell yourself short, lol. You are a wizard, I love your sensibilities about most everything. Always tasty engaging things happening!!! Great point about "two chord land", it's easy to get lost in there...even when you have a fairly broad harmonic palette.

[@initialsg]

excellent, as always !

[@sensorica_music]

amazing, thank you Matt!

[@MaPa60]

Love these tips, very inspiring! Ty

[@johnbeltran8828]

Great stuff Matt

[@personalplaylist5531]

superb as always ❤️

[@floncyb5436]

Great to see you!!

[@lainet]

Brilliant tips! Thank you!

[@B3-R]

always interesting what you bring!! thanks

[@8bitheroes86]

Great tips, thanks for sharing!

[@elvissanchez8985]

Thank you!!!

[@dcurtin8570]

Thanks Matt!

[@mrfleamino9350]

Thank you 🙏

[@x2mars]

Thanks! That was fun 🤩

[@dafunkycanuck]

Thanks for these great tips!

[@TheTonyTitan]

Thank you Matt

[@Gracias-por]

Gracias Matt

[@artist.sanctuary.studio.d16]

Thank you! Matt ☘

[@robertdepiano]

Thank you very much Matt.

[@GeorgeBG]

Great! Thank you for sharing!

[@Tuariq1]

This is really helpful! I love it!

[@PianoXmoll]

Wonderful lesson Matt.

[@looneyhorizon]

thank you so much for your videos

[@Bartolomeusable]

Thanx Matt! Very useful.

[@cambutler4686]

Super video Matt! Thanks again!

[@JamesMyddelton]

Thanks Matt, really useful, love your channel

[@cristianclaverol3824]

Thanks a lot, good explained

[@PoboyMusic]

thanks for spreading your knowledge!

[@alexbrown7176]

Thanks Matt, that was really helpful.

[@KabMulti]

Great stuff! Very informative and helpful; as usual !

[@menriquez89]

Great lesson

[@PerpetualTwilight88]

Very helpful, great info. Thank you

[@KiR_3d]

Thank you, Matt! Such an important knowledge!

[@sitgesstudio]

Thanks Mike

[@mikloskemecsi3875]

You're the MAN Matt!!! Thanks for this

[@philtutty6475]

Love it! Thanks Matt, you’re a bloody legend.

[@TheTonyTitan]

Those chords! So dreamy

[@Trackformers]

IM SOOO INSPIRED NOW!! THANK YOU!

[@j.juncal2553]

You always give me new inspiration. Thank you Matt

[@martyngilson]

Hi Matt, it was 1996 and the Boo Radleys had just finished playing their "wake up it's a beautiful morning" hit on the main stage at Glastonbury. The sound quality was terrible. We were waiting for you and your band to come on and we were worried that the sound quality would let you down. Then the didgeridoo of "when you gonna learn" pierced the massive field. It was crystal clear and your performance made my weekend. It still sends shivers down my spine. Still listening to it now. Thanks for "giving back". I hope all is well with you.

[@orpheuscreativeco9236]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing Matt, it's good to see you again! ✌️

[@sonicultura]

You are the best! Thanks for sharing your great knowledge!

[@midiman5045]

Glad to see you are back Matt. Thanks for the info.

[@Straitjacket808]

Fantastic playing.

[@Echochamber79]

You are so very generous and so humble with it. Thank you!

[@krudler406]

"im making this stuff up on the fly, it might sound a bit crap" proceeds to casually play most amazing thing ever 🔥🔥🔥

[@tomking6914]

Cool, great content & inspiration☝☝

[@phelie78]

Many thanks Matt for taking the time to make those videos. Being so humble and approachable while having such a track record is a gift for us, thanks again for being such a great person and great coach !

[@oddbox2764]

Thanks so much, Matt, I'm probably not alone when I say these lessons have changed my life and improved my skills by magnitudes.

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

You're very welcome!

[@deanbassan]

This is just incredibly valuable and enjoyable! Love your content, learning so much.

[@frankiedukes4591]

Man, what a wonderful video! Absolute gem, thank you so much for sharing your passion and experience!

[@ABunnyVTuber]

Thank you! Lots of great ideas to spice things up a bit~

[@barraib]

You are such a wonderful teacher

[@francescoantoniomonaco]

Great video!

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Always a good day when a new Matt Johnson Jamiroquai instruction video drops! Cheers, D

[@danbram]

Thanks man 🤟

[@kdub607]

Love your instructional method, you have great delivery. Your tips are cool to watch, thanks much!

[@mistymorning7816]

Really great tips Matt!! Thank you for this, looking forward to applying this to my music. Very inspiring.

[@jakecornes8409]

Matt! Every video is more inspiring than the last! Every video I watch of yours blows my musical mind - thank you so much for these!

[@forbiddenforest5327]

colour me inspired. thanks matt, some excellent starting points here. You're a gem.

[@DaveLaneGC]

Thanks super helpful and fun learning. I will go and practice!

[@tessabendelow5438]

Hi Matt , yes I have certainly learnt from this session ! It's contributed towards my music and songs!

[@DarkSideofSynth]

Always such a pleasure listening to you playing, and you precious insights. Have a lovely evening!

[@yydmzkz09]

Thank you very much for sharing! Got a cool 70s vibe which I love!

[@stevengr4]

Thanks for sharing your talent. You have a knack for teaching.

[@ryan8488]

Wow Thanks Matt! These are exactly the things I wanted to know but couldn’t quite figure out.Cheers

[@jimharris6389]

"I'm doing this on the fly. It might be a bit crap." Writes a riff as good as any on any Coldplay album 😅

[@mixedatmidnight]

Love this Matt. Changing bass over a riff is a personal favourite.

[@DerrickMckenzieOfficial]

So so good Matt this is exactly what I needed to know about expanding my song writing ability and chord progressions bro!!! Fantastic video and explanations thanks so much bro!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾💯💯💯💯

[@MattJohnsonJamiroquai]

Wait till you hear our live jam!!

[@fantomlovers3202]

Thank you! That was inspiring! Greets from Germany

[@matthewchristian8857]

Wow what a tremendous talent! I don't even play keyboard but I love listening to your thoughts on music and your playing is just beautiful. I would love to learn some of these chord voicings on guitar just to get out of the same old routine. Thank you for taking the time to post these videos. Cheers from Louisville Ky!!

[@toto0571]

Thanks for taking the time to explain those tips, it's as if you're opening my eyes. As a composer it helps so much.

[@DrJ3RK8]

Thanks Matt! Excellent as always. Didn't know about the vinyl! Just grabbed it. Your videos really help me fill in some gaps in the way I play keys. Now that I've settled on a key setup that I like (Hydra Deluxe with Grandmother over it) I can put some of this to work. Appreciate what you do!

[@fernandomasotto]

Such a cool guy!! el numero uno

[@magicseadog8674]

Thanks for sharing, we are blessed to have people like you giving back :)

[@sideast]

Matt ! Love your playing - everything has that sprinkling of Commercial Gold Dust !

[@md-ps2hx]

You have such a knack for sonically painting such detailed pictures ...

[@manuel_salazar_work]

So inspiring! I still got a lot much more to learn and practice. But thanks for the ideas. You’re an amazing player and musician.

[@raymondgreene9600]

I appreciate the recommendation concerning chord progressions. I will put it into practice. Thanks 👍👍👍👍👍

[@riloh58]

Been watching your videos on many different topics for some time now. There's some great material on your channel. I've been playing keys since my 5th birthday (and I think I'm about your age) but I always learn something new from your content. Subbed.

[@jon_gee]

Jus’ bustin out a lil video…Daaaayum that was great Matt!! Breakin it down with soul and vibe. Many thanks. I feel it!!

[@fartcheeks3000]

thank you so much dude! this video made my brain sort of just click with keyboard and I just started playing and it actually sounded good

[@Thejrpirate09]

constantly blown away

[@eugeniomeza2886]

Thank you very much Matt!! Rons of tips and tricks. Oh, that would be so very nice, a jam with Derrick. Btw, that pad sound at the end od the video, so awesome!!! Cheers.

[@yoannortu8844]

Thank you very much for sharing. That’s to your credit. I’ve come a long way because of you. Thank you very much, Mr. Matt Johnson. You are very humble. 🎶🎹

[@gophercrow]

Great lesson. I’m also reminded to go back and watch your left hand video again.