Understanding The Chord/Scale Relationship

[@piteusx8440]

Rick's absolute pitch videos were fascinating. This dude makes good content. Stop demonetizing his videos music publishing companies. He's actually helping your content sales!

[@piteusx8440]

@eric nollow Huh? Only if you have debt that you can't cover. Label and publishing companies are about the cash flow. Most businesses are. The conflict is between the art and business for most music companies. Ultimately, money wins out and the art takes a back seat. That said, good businesses look at the big picture and understand the nuance of marketing. Protecting copyright laws are critical for capitalism to succeed. However, you also can't be a tyrant about it otherwise it stifles creativity and ultimately, you're own cash flow.

[@chrisridenhour]

100% agree. They have no idea how much he is helping their sales.

[@piteusx8440]

@eric nollow #1. The majors still own a vast majority of the great catalogs though their massive publishing arms. #2. The labels says indie ... but somehow the majors still have a hand in the labels. Don't get dinner by the labels. #3. While the internet platform has helped artist bypass the Majors ... at least distribution, the labels still have huge influence. Just vet where the major artists have signed onto. Then check what majors the labels they hooked up to. You are correct though. I think the better artists are independent. However, they are not the ones blocking Rick. It's the damn major publishing companies.

[@piteusx8440]

@eric nollow Old school rap is good. The new stuff ... you can't even understand what they are saying. And we need to stop pushing karoke singers. Play an instrument or dance for your life.

[@utsavmajumdar2747]

Trueeee

[@mrdibdles9252]

I've been playing guitar for like 16 years. I'm "self taught" and this video made me realize that I really "Haven't taught myself much" 😂 Always avoided the "theory basics" and "studying" part of guitar. I think it's time to start. I'm 35 now and becoming much more interested in actually knowing what I'm playing. Thanks Rick! You're the man.

[@johnsonapioras8697]

+1 and 35 too

[@felkikid]

Been playing for 14 years and my laziness means I do the equivalent of counting my fingers to find what key.. I was in band class in high school and somehow must have avoided this lesson haha

[@reezek3956]

I m 25, but i have indeed same lack of basic knowledge 😅yeah this is nice

[@rotemshoshani424]

Exact Same Story Kinda makes me hate myself

[@paul-franz]

Same here! Never thought I would start all over again, haha ! 41 btw...

[@WhaleBluePRS]

The whole scale, mode, chord and arpeggio thing can be extremely intimidating. I teach private lessons and figured this out to help my students feel less intimidated. 1.) Every mode, chord and/or arpeggio comes from a scale, regardless of it's tonality etc. 2) Every scale is (essentially) a variation of the C Major scale. All the sharps and flats are applied to the notes of the C Major scale to create the new scale/key (Circle of Fifths). When you think of every scale as a permutation of a C Major scale and realize every chord is a voicing permutation of the same scale, it gives a simple foundation to build on for the whole amazing world of theory, songwriting and improvisation. Hope that all makes sense to you and helps you in your own personal explorations.

[@maxsilbert]

This was quite helpful, thanks!

[@jstanley011]

The natural notes stand out on piano because they're the white keys and the accidentals are the black keys. On guitar, there is no such grand distinction. It's more about the interplay of fretting patterns with the elements of music, which is why I like Beato's approach better.

[@WhaleBluePRS]

@@maxsilbert You're welcome, glad to help out where I can too!

[@WhaleBluePRS]

@@jstanley011 Piano is so much better for showing this stuff.

[@archiecunningham3734]

Sooo I should learn the c major first?

[@justinhamlin7011]

Wow, I've been playing bass for 13 years and this answered questions I've had this entire time, Rick is such a great teacher!

26:20 'I know that because I memorized it forty years ago'. Yes, sir! Sir. Rick is the real-deal, no joke. No one lays it out like him.

[@davidhoxit4274]

Ionian and Aolean modes are my favorite modes but these "white board" lessons" are a reminder of just how much I have to learn! I love your connotation and your examples and I thank you for your expertise! When coupled with the Beato book, your videos are the building blocks of happiness and professionalism...and I desire both, thanks Mr. Beato!!!!!!

[@jstanley011]

I've been approaching guitar for a decade by focusing on the classical genre, which is long on technique and reading skills, but short on improvisation and theory. This video and Rick's previous video on the 5 positions of major scales, along with the Beato Book, have provided me with a clear path forward, which is all that a student can ask for from a teacher. Thank you so much.

[@bens4295]

Good for you Jeff. I bet you're destroying it as I type. Cheers.

[@jstanley011]

@@bens4295 Leonard Cohen, watch out!

[@Scottydontno]

Rick knows a lot. Unfortunately he’s very hard to follow because he assumes you know as much as he does.

[@WhaleBluePRS]

I wanted to take a moment to thank Rick Beato and all the people who interacted with my comment about modes/scales/chords etc. I truly appreciate that I had the opportunity in the first place and want to say I appreciate that I actually got to contribute something. I'm the same as you, learning and growing and finding out I'm not all the things I want to be as a musician. Thanks to people like Rick Beato, we now have opportunities to share and grow with each other and feel a sense of accomplishment that it's a blessing to give and not always be on the receiving end. Thank you, thank you all!

[@AJBuckleybutnottheonefromcsi]

I finally caved and bought your book, and I’m now able to make it through these videos for more than 3 minutes without asking “What is he talking about, and am I stupid?” Which is a good feeling, so thankyou for making this information available.

[@BuddyguyBret]

Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle; Battle Ends And Down Goes Charles Father

[@marshawnlynch6244]

Just starting the video and I can tell this is what I need. Never stop Rick. The world needs you.

[@godschild36525]

Rick! I’m a keyboard player. This is phenomenal. You are very clear and plain. You’ve done a great job communicating these concepts!

[@Ohannah2191]

Hey Rick. I’m from India and I just wanted to thank you. I watch almost all the videos that you put out. You’ve helped me develop a better understanding of guitar and music. I’m ever so grateful. Please keep up your amazing work. Thanks and Regards

[@dssk1023]

When learning the circle of 5ths I was taught Father Charles Goes Down And Ends Battle. The acronym also works in the other direction for 4ths.

[@jdm0101]

Hahahaha - Sharps/Flats clock - I got taught that a long time ago - "Celia's Granny's Dog Ate Every Bloomin Flower" Great mnemonic to remember this!

[@andyhinds542]

You are without doubt the best teacher I have ever come across. You have really inspired me to try to transcribe songs by ear using the knowledge I have gained in the last couple of days.

[@saucyjk6453]

I've used the roman numeral/connecting modes to teach songwriting, soloing over non diatonic chords, modal improv, identifying key, and on and on. Definitely one of if not the most effective "aha moment" scenarios I've seen in a students life, when they understand how it all goes together. Showing the ii,iv,vi major and iv and v minor "tricks" also is a light bulb popper.

[@rustedrootbeer]

You're gonna hit 1M subs this week, and you deserve every one! Congrats!

[@davidsalsedo]

Master Beato, I believe this content is the most important foundational key to musical knowledge and beautiful creative freedom. What one does with it is related to talent and hard work. Thank you Master Beato!

[@xPastaBake]

I've been playing for 16 years and I have progressed soooo much since finding your channel this lockdown. Thank you so much!

[@ronnietea3205]

Very informative! This is what all new- intermediate guitarists watch. Actually all guitarists no matter what skill level. Rick's a much better guitar player than I initially thought.

[@taildragger53]

This is BEAUTIFUL..thanks for showing how they sound. You made all those scales come alive. Usually scales sound so clinical and bland.

[@melindaaimeeroth5580]

Dear Mr. Beato, I would like to thank you very much. I have learned piano since second grade. I have been a teacher, retired, wrote two books, now want to know theory. I listen very carefully, and some still goes over my head, but I am listening. I play proficiently but cannot improvise. Finally, I am now listening to this theory and I would like to thank you very much. Sincerely, Melinda Aimee Roth

[@winsucks]

What a man this Rick BEATO 😵🥴😀 Impossible to explain the utility level of these short videos! This is how one man can help and change many many many… . . . …many others 👏🤘

[@jasonboles6754]

Yo!! 10/10 for the beard! Thank you for some of the best content on KZbin.

[@bens4295]

Agreed 💯 percent. This channel is on my very short "desert island channel list).

[@GaryBook]

There is no one better than you! Love the Beato book!

[@danvan7137]

Great job Rick! I graduated 30 years ago with degrees in Music Composition/Theory and Audio Engineering, . I've been writing music most of my life and produce other bands in my home studio. Now my teenage kids are my band (bass and drums), and I'm teaching them simple music theory to be better players. Because I memorized this stuff years ago; modes, scales, progressions, etc. come easy for me (It's natural, without a conscious effort). But, when I try to explain theory to others, I feel like I need to pull out my old text books for a refresher. I plan to buy a couple copies of you book to share with them and other musicians I am working with. Keep up the channel and the good work!

[@forthwithtx5852]

This is one of two channels that I watch that I can’t (or don’t) really apply to my life in any practical way. I’m not a musician. I don’t play an instrument (I played a Trumpet in 7th grade Band). But I love music, so here I am. The other is the 8-Bit Guy channel. I don’t have any vintage computers or video systems, but I like the instructive method of the channel, and the enthusiasm for the genre. I guess I’m saying I appreciate the approach to old tech on that one and music here, and wanted to thank you for what you’re doing. I have a guitar here, which belongs to my son, and thinking of picking it up. Maybe. 🤔

[@atomcraft4067]

Do it man. It will take a lot of patience to begin with but within a few months your muscle memory will start to kick in etc... I would have to say the first couple of years were some of the most frustrating yet most rewarding times learning an instrument. Stick with it. We all had to start somewhere. Good luck.

[@splashesin8]

Pick it up right now! It's better than medicine. I think it may even be better than a good date. 🙂

[@AndyH2O]

Pick up the guitar, have a go! Also, 8-Bit Guy is a great channel too, love it.

[@nateday9328]

@Nodscene no...no he doesn't...lol

[@재갈공명-u8p]

6:54 2 major chords whole step = 4,5 9:00 six chord = secondary diminant of the minor 2 A is from the D minor scale (second minor scale)

[@stevenwells6803]

I watched A Looot 0f videos about guitar theory and training! I have to say you are the Master of explaining each step and you explain why! I have been playing guitar for 7 months and when I found your KZbin channel! I have excelled more in 2 months than the last 7 months! Thank you for your expertise and your step by step instructions! 🎊 guitar 🎸

[@jaymic1]

Rick, You were a good student. To teach is to learn twice. You are excellent at guitar, and drums I might add. I love your channel.

[@robrobitaille1260]

I started watching this and I was thinking, "yeah I know all this stuff" and let it play in the background while I was doing something else....learned something new. Started watching, learned another new thing...awesome!

[@frogsintheforest]

Rick Beato's KZbin channel should be integrated into every school's curriculum.

[@spiralflash6169]

This time watching I actually got 10 minutes in before I got lost, then came back on board for part of the Circle of 5ths. (I think it's time I cracked open The Book! LOL) Thanks, Rick! And the comments help put things in different perspectives for those of us with learning disabilities.

[@jonathanhandsmusic]

This is so interesting and useful! I've played for 50+ years and never learned to read music, I couldn't do it no matter how much I tried. But the scales make sense to me somehow. I'd need another 50 years to learn the stuff Rick is talking about.

[@meanmugmusic607]

Rick i truly love your channel!!! I also come from upstate NY Binghamton NY use to record at pyramid with Alex. I think you were at Ithaca collage when i met you. many many years ago. 15 16 years ago lol keep it up..I"m learning so much from you..!!!!

[@sisyphus2225]

your stuff is so incredibly helpful, i'm going to study music when school starts again and i'm preparing myself and you just saved my life!!!

[@tom4137]

Hi Rick. Thanks for the vid. I also just watched "I'm getting tired of this"...age vs pitch. I took some lessons at the age of 9 and forgot it. Been playing guitar by ear for 50 years. I enjoy your videos. You've inspired me to learn properly so I can communicate with my daughter, who is becoming a pro musician, and who, I think, also has perfect pitch.

[@redroseashes]

did you find out if she did

[@melvincruz5129]

Dr. Rick Beato. Professor of everything music.

[@OriginalEve]

Thank you Rick. Clear, concise, and carefully explained without appearing condescending. Really appreciate you as a resource.

[@BluesLicks101]

I will never understand why anyone would give a thumbs down to this, it is solid music theory taught wonderfully well.

[@colink4823]

I totally agree, the nay sayers NEVER give a constructive reason why they give a thumbs down!

[@lylecrawford2794]

Ha, I was just going to make the same comment!

[@ehcmier]

It's KZbin culture. Expect it to happen and don't draw attention to it if you don't want to get trolls and piss-takers excited.

[@RickBeato]

It is KZbin culture but I don’t tolerate trolls. The people that dislike are probably people that me or Aaron ban hammered (blocked) because of some inappropriate comment.

[@MichaelLloyd]

Agreed. There's no reason for a thumbs down (maybe they were mad because mom made them stop playing Fortnite?)

[@MattAD-ww7zy]

A million subscribers is just around the corner and well deserved 😎👌

[@mcpappysgolden]

No substitute for formal training. Rick is a case in point. Incredible understanding of theory, and the neck.

[@SweetPicklenation]

This guy needs your like and any purchases. Incredibly helpful and just a true pro.

[@nothingpomade9647]

1 - Ionian 2 - Dorian 3 - Phrygian 4 - Lydian 5 - Mixolydian 6 - Aeolian 7 - Locrian

[@TheDuerden]

Page 14, already learnt something kinda fundamental, that just hadn't sunk in before. Worth it for that alone, and I got another 450 pages to go...yes, I didn't realise that music notation appears to be written on the chord triads, which makes understanding them easier, and reading sheet music easier, and 7th chords are simply adding the next step in sheet music...

[@matty4natty]

Rick is the only channel I get full notifications from, and it’s for valuable content like this. Be well and Thank you 🙏

[@robertmaclean5243]

I wish you lived by me when I was young 38 years ago ,the way you explain theory is awesome Im buying your book peace and prosper brother

[@markgerrard383]

Fabulous episode Rick - arguably your best yet IMHO

[@footsgrandson]

What I have noticed (and I’m sure I’m not the only one) is that the 4th and 7th scale degrees of the major scale are what gives each mode its flavor. That’s why the major pentatonic scale has 1-2-3-5-6. The two absent notes are the 4th and 7th (F and B in the key of C). The minor pentatonic scale is 1-3-4-5-7 (the absent notes are the 2nd and 6th. In A minor (relative minor to C major) that’s F and B...same two notes. Those same two notes are what gives the flavor to every mode in that key. So if you want to sound ‘modal’ include the 4th and 7th degrees of the major key you’re playing in, and include the chord tones of the chord you are on at any point. If you don’t, leave them out.

[@bens4295]

How long did it take for what you just said to not sound like Chinese algebra??

[@footsgrandson]

Ben S it still does! I just don’t know how else I can explain it. I guess you could stop at the word “flavor” and that should be enough.

[@splashesin8]

These are the best! I still have to get my brain to jump around as easily with the fifths of seconds, and things like that. I know it will get there and be more more automatic. Thank you Rick!

[@christiandietachmair5638]

Your Channel is truly a goldmine, lg from Austria

[@treebythesea8315]

22:00 best part of the entire video I revisit besides the section on identifying the Key of a piece

[@jemsar2]

Beautiful. Rick you are DA MAN. Thank for your teaching and providing the fundamentals to all!

[@voidabstraction]

I always end up using extended chords to solo over, not only because they sound great in general, but because you can general switch up modes/scales on the one chord and basically change the dominant note in the chord by the scale you're playing.

[@unclemick-synths]

4:50 This is what I always thought but I've never seen it stated. This is one of those "obvious" things that rarely ever gets said and consequently people think there's more to it than there really is and as a result they can't build on that foundation.

[@SpiritusBythos]

Thanks Rick! Your love for music is infectious.

[@MrDizzyvonclutch]

I always wanted like a1,000 Page reference book of song progressions. With some theory. and every song in every genre which uses the same progression. Just teach the progression then list every single tune it’s used in and what part of the tune, etc. Which I mean would be a great ear training tool for people who get too bored with the way they have in college where you just listen to little snippets with no context other than the two chords there or few notes. If I could have graduated my damn first two years… and then continued on to doctorate I would have done this. It would have as much work done as possible but still places where the aspirant is told they need to do their own work.

[@joebrowser0]

I had awesome music teachers in college but I would’ve loved to have taken guitar lessons from Prof. Beato :)

[@tkdunn]

He covers this material beautifully in the Beato book - after struggling for years, I finally got it 😎 I don’t consider myself that smart, so if Rick can make it clear to me, your probably golden. In that same vein, one word of caution about the aforementioned Beato Book - if you buy it and take the PDF to Office Depot to get it printed, make sure you do *not* have it printed in color! When I picked up my order, the bill was $312.00! 😳 That said, it looks great in color, so I did buy it and try to read a little bit everyday. My belief is that if I read it everyday for a year, my printing cost drops to only 85 cents per day 🤓🤓🤓🤓🤓 Rock on Rick, you’re the man!

[@studioproduction489]

Would love to see you do this again with your NEW IMPROVED production quality.

[@PM9Video]

That's restored my understanding of the circle of fifths perfectly. We did this in an after school class once, but I basically forgot how it went. Not any more !!

[@TMoody]

Just purchased your PDF book all because of this video. Thanks for the xmas discount as well.

[@Dberesford10]

Congrats on 1m subs Rick!!! Get the Beato Book!! Best money I’ve ever spent on my musical education.

[@eddiekent1997]

Your teaching makes us learn Thank you for sharing your Knowledge.

[@staceysphatstacks5572]

I've just found you and I gotta say best lessons on the internet period. you have helped my playing so much thank you Rick.

[@ronnieblanchet4072]

Thanks for keeping me on track Rick. God bless you and your family. -Ronnie

[@Skypie61]

Are u kidding me. Over an Am, RB plays 5 modes, one after another sounding like a lead run...Great teaching, but so underated as a player...🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🎶🎵🎶🎵 This video made me keep my Freeze pedal, tx RB...

[@timsellsted521]

Really helpful I'm making my way through the Beato book, but having Rick explain is really awesome.

[@dermpath101]

Amazing video. So helpful. If only I knew all of those scales and modes. Practice, practice, practice

[@gower1973]

Scales, Modes and Improvising by Peter Gelling is the only book a guitarist will ever need.

[@geoffpatch8255]

Sadly Pete passed away recently. He taught me to play in the 80s.

[@newusernamehere4772]

Except the guitarists that are also composers, then you need lots of books of staff paper lol

[@Bluesman78]

Whenever Rick takes out the Dano U2 you know your gonna learn something good..... Great Vid Rick.

[@michaellamm5512]

Thank You Rick now I understand what the circle of 5ths actually stands for! I knew how to use it pretty much for finding the changes in a song but not the why it works. Whoda thunk it only 50 years of playing to get there!

[@MrCarlosaugust]

Hi Rick! Great content! I'm from Argentina and I always watch your videos. It would be amazing if you put spanish subtitles on your videos, to share this lessons with a lot of people I know and doesn't speak english

[@soulhealer20]

Another thing to LEARN which helps with ear training is knowing the order of interval values that make a major scale (and other modes too) and LEARN to hear them in their place, their musical environment.

[@rome8180]

It always makes my day when I see you've done a music theory live stream. I know a fair amount of theory already -- my first lessons were from a jazz bassist -- but I inevitably learn something from you anyway. And besides, I just love hearing you talk about music.

[@MLFranklin]

This is such cool stuff. I have it saved to a few different playlists, but I still keep it on my "Watch Later" list because I keep coming back to it.

[@gabrielsebastian74]

I first learned about the circle of 5ths with rick. Great teacher. ❤

[@mychalevenson7710]

You can completely tell Rick was a teacher at one time. He breaks everything down into such digestible chunks.

[@jpgv8090]

Best content on you tube... I agree ... Basic theory on a sophisticated style ... Thanks for all the tools given to make us better students ... Music will lead us to be better humans ... ... ...1,000,000 subscribers Soon ... Oh soon the light ..... .....

[@Buddhabellie]

Really well explanation...so very grateful. I'm so on the verge of actually getting all of this!

[@blobbercatman84]

Wow you made proper sense much better watching you write it out and explaining what it all means. Top video.

[@alejoarguello8963]

This is the video I needed. You answered the question I had since I've been studying music.

[@Veritas-TheGoader]

Almost to a million subs Rick. Way to go! You have taught me so much, I thank you so

[@colindias4820]

Got lost after the A V/ii ... Kept on watching .. till I couldn't trace my way back home .. lol ... Got to watch this at least 2 more times and make notes .. interesting stuff ..

[@zammusic6198]

By the way Rick, great interview with Sting and Domenic Miller!

[@thajamc]

Great lesson! Thanks! I have started to relearn what I was thaught in high school by a much lesser teacher than you.

[@johnanello3352]

I never memorized the circle of fifths but skin the same cat by writing out all twelve tones for a given key with sharps and flats, then label them R, m2, M2, m3, M3, P4, aug/dim, P5, m6, M6, m7, M7. It's the long way, but gets me there.

[@Okheerz1]

Know about 80% of this but its the 20% left and the application that’s tough for me. His comparisons of the sound of various minors that are very helpful here!

[@WhaleBluePRS]

Very cool stuff, Rick. Thank you for sharing it with us!

[@bradleyshuppert3393]

Your course Has the circle of 5ths….. but is this truly the circle of life??? As a musician…. I think so…. Beautiful Work Brother!!!!

[@Brankas]

Congrats for 1M Rick! You deserve it

[@Deauxtje]

Another very helpful one👍 Thanks Rick!

[@fondfarewell2]

I actually found this video extremely helpful, thanks rick!

[@nathanbasurto8246]

Finally! This helps so much! Thank you!

[@Iain0101]

Hi Rick. Can you make a series of videos on learning a new instrument? For example, if you are a piano player what are some effective steps to picking up the guitar, etc.

[@mikelandreth8773]

A Harmonic Minor Scale you played was really close to a 70's TV Theme Perhaps Starsky and Hutch ? Good lesson. Would love to know who came up with the Nashville Number System.

[@jpwill75]

I love how the circle of 5ths looks just like my pitch pipe. Rick, I have a couple dumb questions I want to ask, but I don't want to leave them in comments - I will try emailing you. Thanks, as always, for the education you are providing.

[@williamreaves3780]

Thanks Rick .... Very helpful ..... I'm gonna follow you for a bit and see what happens.

[@MonicaVaciu]

Would you please do a video about "the Romanian scale"? I can not seem to find that much information online in regards explanation and exemplification. It would mean so much if you could dive into this topic. Keep up the exquisite work!🎉❤