How

In this video, you'll learn the science behind creating chord progressions that sound professional and make sense to the listener. You'll discover how the circle of fifths, tritone resolutions, and tendency tones all work together to create a sense of anticipation and satisfaction. Plus, you'll learn how to analyze chord progressions and build your own stunning chord patterns, just like the pros.
Teacher: ‪@AlainMerville‬
⚡️TABLE OF CONTENTS:
00:00 Intro
1:00 “Autumn Leaves” Reference Song
1:55 Natural Harmonic Resolutions
2:50 The Circle of Fifths and Root Motion
5:12 Dominant Chords
6:10 Tritone Resolutions
7:35 Expected Resolutions in Chord Progressions
8:12 The Influence of Tendency Tones
10:38 Analyzing “Autumn Leaves”
12:02 Recap
12:50 Teaser for the Next Video: Advanced Chord Progression Techniques
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[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

Excellent lesson! My wife likes to make up songs, and when she gets to the final V7, she stops and walks away just to mess w me. And I'm like "resolve it! RESOLVE!!!" 😂

[@billbradleymusic]

Just like a woman.

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Sounds like relationship goals.

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Almost feels like can’t breathe until you hear the I

[@johnnyx53]

That’s called spousal abuse! 😂 I remember in college our music professor told us someone did that to either Bach or Beethoven after they went to bed, and the composer was so rattled he had to get up out of bed, go to the piano, and hit that final tonic!

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This!

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[@JonathanBarouch]

I never hear people talk about the functions of individual chord tones in a larger context like this! This is a great way for newcomers to learn but also for existing musician to fill the gaps left behind by too many teachers.

[@cliffchen7428]

So glad I came across your video. I love the format, and appreciate your clarity and on-screen visuals. You’re demystifying a lot of this theory for me! Subscribed. Looking forward to watching more.

[@dkainer]

Totally awesome lesson. Very well paced and great to use Autumn Leaves. Well done 👏🏾

[@tzodearf2596]

Thanks for showing the tritone in the dom7 and the tendencies. Yout explanations are clear and easy to follow on the keyboard.

[@Robemmet49]

I really like the way you presented this. I learned things that had always been a bit fuzzy - and you cleared away the fog. I felt I just had to subscribe. Nice job!

[@jasper36]

I really appreciate the form(at) you created here. I've been over this material (40yo gigging drummer who plays keyboard+guitar for fun) but this made it much more clear and intuitive. It's interesting how we instinctively use these tactics when we speak in any language. Resolutions, tendency notes, anticipation galore, heh. Thanks for making!

[@michealmorgan5564]

Thank you for putting into words and describing in such a way that makes sense to me.

[@deawallace3584]

Your nice presentation makes sense to me, but as a total beginner trying to learn chords, my brain went a little nuts about half way through with all that I do not know. I appreciate your efforts and will continue with your channel.

[@eirikro4212]

I’d start off with learning your major and minor triad chords. Very simple foundational chords that will serve as building blocks for your journey. Happy learning 🙏🏻

[@carolmurphy4627]

A really helpful and clearly explained lesson.

[@flowmaka]

Wow! This is a great explanation of chord structure and resolution! Thanks for making it plain friend. ❤

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Wow! This is the best explanation I have ever seen or heard!

[@Jime0326]

Excellent video. Your teaching style is perfect for how I learn. Thank you for going step by step in detail. Peace and blessings to you and your family.

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Keep up the good work Professor, I enjoyed the quick lesson. Thank U!!!

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[@ZyroPapuchon18]

JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.

[@GloshJamal]

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This was fantastic! Please make more videos on chord/interval resolution!!

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That was a smooth azz intro. That was top tier writing and metaphor analogy usage!

[@stevekap8]

Music theory is most valuable when it relates the music to how it makes the audience feel. You do this quite well.

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Thanks for posting and taking your time to shoot this video .. well put together..

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Best music theory lesson I've ever had. Very simply done and extremely clear. If I would have had this kind of instruction in music school, my entire life may have been different. Wow! Great job brother. I will explore your entire channel. I have be searching and longing to find and understand chord progression theory. Thanks

[@ZyroPapuchon18]

JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.

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This has helped me to decide to continue looking for more of this type of Music Education. Thanks

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[@aronjackson971]

Great content my musical brother. Wonderful explanation of " The Circle of Fiths ". Nicely done!!😎

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[@Anonymous-cm9md]

Wow! Thank you!

[@stop6production]

Finally for goodness sakes FINALLY someone explains this in ENGLISH not music terms and extremely confusing analogies with 7 different variants of the same chord. Thank you for keeping in simple and literally ON POINT.

[@ZyroPapuchon18]

JESUS CHRIST died for you on a cross for our sins. 3 days after his death he resurrected and is The TRUE LIVING GOD. In a prayer repent from your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior and also ask for the HOLY SPIRIT to come into you in that same prayer as well. Have FAITH in CHRIST. You could come to Jesus Christ as you are, but once you accept Him, you have to become new, change, and be born again, and turn away from all wicked ways. Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. God Bless You. JESUS CHRIST IS COMING BACK SOON.

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[@shemardavis8735]

Mann the way you broke this thing down! 👏🏾👏🏾

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[@brandyspianostudio]

Great lesson! Extremely helpful.

[@bigfuzzztv787]

Hell yeah,... dope episode and YES,... TRITONE EPISODE IS WARRENTED. SUBSCRIBED

[@bogofusion]

Yes please more on tritones

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[@DamoOne]

Fantastic explanation. Thanks!

[@robertgooden3476]

Very insightful! Thank you!

[@Excelling_Music]

Thank you for this sir, I'd love to learn more about tritones

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You're awesome sir

[@AndrewThomas18]

Great insight and so true about resolve...

[@seyibasorun5575]

Great insight!

[@eddyemmanuel2424]

Thanks for this great lesson, really inspiring, I love the concept. plz can you make a video on tritone substitutions and also Drop 2 chords

[@syhsiao0917]

Wonderful video!🎉

[@onedaya_martian1238]

Nice !!! Thanks !

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This is one of the free useful lessons I have got

[@raymondjosephm]

Excellent lesson

[@reggiejay1773]

Boy THIS took me back to theory 1 class and a little bit of ETSS. GREAT explanation, and application!!!!!!!!!

[@DxpeMikieBeats]

You made this so simple. Thank for this vid

[@lawsonsi1]

Fantastic video, really helped! Thank you.

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Really nice video !

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Very well done video!

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Excellent instructor.

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[@user-ym1dg7ze1u]

Yes please we need more in sight about the triton

[@omarallen4203]

Amazing video. Thank you

[@Mr66495]

Excellent tutorial....

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[@JoelBrownMD]

Phenomenal lesson

[@hugofuster7059]

Hi Alain, thanks a lot for the video, I liked it very much and would ask you for a lesson about tritones. Amazing the channel! I wish you all the best!

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Great Lesson man

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Thank you so much sir ❤️

[@MarkSims31]

Great job breaking that down!! Those are the same chord progressions for the gospel song "Don't Cry...He's not Dead" beautiful song!!

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Yes,I’d like to know more about tritones, thanks!

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[@pianoimprovisation1466]

Your a good teacher bro. Thanks

[@JohnBillington]

Really great job explaining resolutions! Very helpful for me. I could hear it but not explain it.

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Good job! You teach well

[@rogelewisii8347]

I would love to learn more about Tri tones I use them a lot and naturally hear them

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Yes I want more about tritone

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Definitely want to learn more about tri tones

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[@georgesember9069]

I don’t play piano, only nylon string guitar but I enjoy this video very much. Excellent instruction. Thanks for posting!!

[@deawallace3584]

I bought a guitar to learn on, and now have to figure out what strings to get. Are nylon strings easier to learn on and press? I am an old grandma just beginning. hahahaha

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