Yeah, I just stopped scrolling and stared at the thumbnail for 3 minutes. Theres something beautiful and wise behind his eyes. On a side note, I should get some sleep. It's 3am.
true and do not afraid to memorize thing like i was used to use formula while working with scales. but then i spend around one and a halft months to memorize all the minor and major scales and learn playing them on piano and it really helped me in my improvisation journey
@@arunkarthikma3121Yes. Google this: Major 7 voicings guitar Minor 7 voicings guitar Dominant 7 voicings guitar Especially major 7 voicings are so beautiful on their own to play with. But the real fun starts when you combine these voicings to create chord progressions that will sound new and fresh to the ear, even if it is as simple as, say, a 1 6 4 5 chord progression. Have fun!
@@arunkarthikma3121 Absolutely, but thinking in triads isn't very natural on guitar. Instead start by taking the chord shapes you already know like E, C, A, D and their minors(although Cm shape isn't really used) then figure out what the voicings of those shapes are just as they are. eg. An E shape chord is 1,5,1,3,5,1 = E,B,E,G#,B,E Then, you can add 7ths, 9ths, 11ths etc by taking one of the notes and moving it. eg. From our E shape above, we can take the 2nd '5' (open B string in our example) and move that up to the major 7th (D#, 4th frett) to give us an EMaj7 You could then take the 2nd '1' (2nd fret D string in our example) and move that up to the 9th (F# also 4th frett) to give us a really nice EMaj9 voicing
This was just a curiosity click bait honestly, after watching a video of Charles Cornell listening and playing along the Chrono trigger game sound track and then clicking into this its like bro... it feels you could be writing the sound track for a second part of that game, so mellow but still with some mysterious but yet so encouraging tunes to enter into a timeless adventure! lovely and amazing !!! keep it up Roger!
Brotha, you are extremely blessed with gifts! Your demeanor when explaining, the detail in context, and tackling topics that certainly help us producers. Thank you! 🙌🏾
OH, he's a rocket scientist and HE develops software? Gets to be a monk with a piano too? Homie need a buff. With love homie. I've been playing everything in C major and felt like an amateur because I really resist music theory because it feels so much more complicated than it has to be. This really gives me the tools to make any chord, rather than learning the music theory and playing all the scales, it felt overwhelming. But this makes it seem so much more accessible, I feel like this one video is an efficient way to progress forward exactly the way I would like to (whether for better or worse) and I appreciate you giving me this opportunity. Stay OP dawg and godspeed, thank you.
Music theory is not more complicated than it has to be. It’s only as complicated as it has to be. Some teachers, like this gentleman, are better at communicating it than others. I greatly hope that people will not shy away from music theory, but take it on. Don’t try to get by without it; build your fundamentals.
Nice introduction. A quick explainer how this "beauty" arises: Every note has overtones. When a chord is played in close position, those overtones overlap and clash more easily. Spacing the voices more openly creates space between those overtones, reducing or avoiding those clashes and making the whole thing breathe. This also helps you add more instruments or a singing voice to an arrangement.
Bro I love the simplicity that you displayed in this lesson! Can you do a lesson or point me in the direction of you showing how to find follow up chords to the ones you start on ?
Hey man! Just discovered you through this video, absolutely loved it and your improvisation. I’m sure it’s just “play more”, but would love to learn how to improvise like you, where every progression and melody feels so emotional and rich. I feel like i tend to drift towards happy upbeat sounds when i play
Man, this video was amazing! I’ve always said if there was an instrument I’d like to learn to play, it’s the piano. Watching this video inspires me to take initiative already!
One of my favorite methods has to be slash voicing. (depending on context) Gmajor / C -> Cmaj7add9 Emajor / G -> Galt Fmajor / G -> Gsus4add13 Gmajor / F -> Fmaj9#11 E-flat-major / C -> Cmin7 Aminor / C -> C6 A-flat-major / G -> Galt Bmajor / C -> C-diminished-addMaj7 Just a few small examples in C. Because lots of pianists already have fundamentals built around triads, a lot of great mix-ups come out of the box. Breaking down chords like this is great on the fly, and it requires a lot less brainpower than other methods, imo. Worth giving a try!
@@evanseesred I've spent 1hour trying to figure out this thing and ended up in a rabbit hole and now my brain is melting if anyone here knows and is willing to share their knowledge of this dark art, I'll take it, or maybe it's meant to stay hidden, idk
@@evanseesred I hunted around a bit; this video seems to demonstrate the idea pretty decently: ruclips.net/video/B2xiF_ZCwkU/видео.htmlsi=1F00go_fQhrVPHA4 I'm not pro, but I'll try to answer any questions you have.
I love playing with chord voicings. Unfortunately I play a 4 string bass. I’m always trying to find ways to create pleasing sounds using odd voicings and harmonics. It’s really gratifying to find a way to play a piano piece on the bass.
Thank you so much for sharing.. I am just really getting into the piano and learning to read music...Such an exciting journey so far...Blessings Always 🙏🏾💜🎹
Simon, this is fantastic. The very reason I perform music. So well done. Your demeanor and spirit are in itself inspiring. Thank you for this, blessings be upon you,,,,,,,,
So from my experience of just studying and playing piano for about 5 years, here’s what vague blanket thought process when making chords: + Finding shapes and familiar patterns + Adding extensions to find more ways of weaving + Circle of Fifths + Major scale is your best friend and you will see a sort of skeleton or mold when working with modes, everything revolves around a Major Scale + Complexity ≠ Greatness + Choosing 1 or 2 notes to revolve around, from your 5th or 7th or whatever can help you clear your head of over thinking but will also aid in scoping in on new ideas and practices + Finding 1 or 2 chord progressions and using those as a permanent foundation of exercising by breaking down, adding and building around; more importantly familiarizing your self what that foundation and using that to associate with other ideas. Over time you start to understand how to go about certain practices that you’ll naturally gravitate to. So it’s best to keep smithing it out, so you’ll always find a way to get better
As a beginner (less than 2 months) , you explained this really well! I have been trying to find resources to learn from, but I can feel that its about what sounds, sound good. Difficult concept to describe,but you know when a chord change hits you different. Liked and subscribed 👍
hey there! great video, loved those voicings! I think it'd be very helpful to also see the way you play them, allowing the viewer to also understand the fingerings for these voicings, and not only the theory and the system behind it. Hope that helps :) keeep it up!
This is awesome dude. I guess my question with rearranging is do you eventually get to a place where you can see the rearrangements without having to think about it? I guess I don’t have to think much when I play a standard c triad. Does the rearrangements eventually become second nature too? It seems overwhelming at first
I learned quite a few chords from this guy on Instagram. There are so many piano tutorials on RUclips but it sounds like French to me😂he explains everything in such a simple and slow way. Love the content!
What a brilliant video. Having 0 knowledge with piano and music theory, other than knowing the difference between major and minor, i must say this video instantly deleted my fear of having to learn and memorise an extensive list of chord progressions... I would love to learn to play piano but I am always so put off by the theory and also the fact that i only have a 25 key midi keyboard lol. Any advice for a beginner just wanting to be able to move around my small amount of 25 keys with emotion ?
The thumbnail was so captivating, you were just staring into our souls
Right?? No flashy attention-grabbing clickbait thumbnail, just a guy who loves what he does looking right at you
Right? I just looked into his eyes and listened. This man has a gift.
The comma is killin me tho
Yeah, I just stopped scrolling and stared at the thumbnail for 3 minutes. Theres something beautiful and wise behind his eyes.
On a side note, I should get some sleep. It's 3am.
I thought he was gonna rob me.
yo why does it feel like ur holding back the craziest laughter the whole time lol
Lol I can see that
Dead 😂
Smiling with his eyes
Literally. Makes me wanna get weak
lmao i can't unsee it now
Also it’s important to not be afraid of music theory. A vocabulary for analyzing makes learning and writing way faster and easier.
100%. They definitely can coexist.
true and do not afraid to memorize thing like i was used to use formula while working with scales. but then i spend around one and a halft months to memorize all the minor and major scales and learn playing them on piano and it really helped me in my improvisation journey
Are there ways to experiment with voicings like this on guitar?
@@arunkarthikma3121Yes. Google this:
Major 7 voicings guitar
Minor 7 voicings guitar
Dominant 7 voicings guitar
Especially major 7 voicings are so beautiful on their own to play with. But the real fun starts when you combine these voicings to create chord progressions that will sound new and fresh to the ear, even if it is as simple as, say, a 1 6 4 5 chord progression. Have fun!
@@arunkarthikma3121 Absolutely, but thinking in triads isn't very natural on guitar. Instead start by taking the chord shapes you already know like E, C, A, D and their minors(although Cm shape isn't really used) then figure out what the voicings of those shapes are just as they are.
eg. An E shape chord is 1,5,1,3,5,1 = E,B,E,G#,B,E
Then, you can add 7ths, 9ths, 11ths etc by taking one of the notes and moving it.
eg. From our E shape above, we can take the 2nd '5' (open B string in our example) and move that up to the major 7th (D#, 4th frett) to give us an EMaj7
You could then take the 2nd '1' (2nd fret D string in our example) and move that up to the 9th (F# also 4th frett) to give us a really nice EMaj9 voicing
you just broke down 7th chords, tensions, inversions, and open/close voicings in the most accessible way I've literally ever heard it explained
This video came up on my feed and something told me I had to click it. This video turned out to be the answer I was looking for.
Clear, calm and concise lesson. I've been slacking too much and I need to get back into practice.
Wow, thank you 🙏🏽 Let's get back to it. It's never too late.
3:14 that chord progression is so beautiful
Sometimes it’s cool to revisit what you already know!!! Sometimes come across a new way to voice!!! Those are some of my favorite chords!!!
🎯 facts.
This was just a curiosity click bait honestly, after watching a video of Charles Cornell listening and playing along the Chrono trigger game sound track and then clicking into this its like bro... it feels you could be writing the sound track for a second part of that game, so mellow but still with some mysterious but yet so encouraging tunes to enter into a timeless adventure! lovely and amazing !!! keep it up Roger!
Brotha, you are extremely blessed with gifts! Your demeanor when explaining, the detail in context, and tackling topics that certainly help us producers. Thank you! 🙌🏾
I'm glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching it man.
I LOVE THIS SM THANK YOU
@@RogerSimonI'm an aspiring artist
Came for beautiful chords, remained for this beautiful man
I love how you explain things, super clear and soothing
OH, he's a rocket scientist and HE develops software? Gets to be a monk with a piano too? Homie need a buff. With love homie. I've been playing everything in C major and felt like an amateur because I really resist music theory because it feels so much more complicated than it has to be. This really gives me the tools to make any chord, rather than learning the music theory and playing all the scales, it felt overwhelming. But this makes it seem so much more accessible, I feel like this one video is an efficient way to progress forward exactly the way I would like to (whether for better or worse) and I appreciate you giving me this opportunity. Stay OP dawg and godspeed, thank you.
he says he is all those things, is he though?
Music theory is not more complicated than it has to be. It’s only as complicated as it has to be. Some teachers, like this gentleman, are better at communicating it than others.
I greatly hope that people will not shy away from music theory, but take it on. Don’t try to get by without it; build your fundamentals.
Nice introduction. A quick explainer how this "beauty" arises: Every note has overtones. When a chord is played in close position, those overtones overlap and clash more easily. Spacing the voices more openly creates space between those overtones, reducing or avoiding those clashes and making the whole thing breathe. This also helps you add more instruments or a singing voice to an arrangement.
When you went from that diminished to the minor chord progression, I felt that in my spirit
Mannnnn.... I JUST rubbed one out to your tutotial and it felt sooooo goood. Thank you Brother! Good Goons!
This is interesting stuff. I love SIMPLE approaches
you and me both
This Is Extremely Helpful Dude And Easy To Understand! Great Job!
First time running into you. The quality is amazing AND YOU MADE THAT CHORD APP!?!
Bro I love the simplicity that you displayed in this lesson! Can you do a lesson or point me in the direction of you showing how to find follow up chords to the ones you start on ?
Thanks man. & I got you!
Came here from your TikTok. Maaan - this is such good musical advice. I love how you focus on stacking intervals to create so much interest in chords.
I appreciate it! & shoutout to TikTok for coming in clutch
This video has too little views and that’s an absolute crime.
Bro this was really comforting to watch!
I love this video so much! Wonderful explanations, and the video is so relaxing. You're like the Bob Ross of harmony
Wow, thank you!
This feels like a bridge to the world of professionalism, and it feels reachable! I'm encouraged 😊
this channel will explode if you continue putting out quality content like this, love it! subscribed!
It could help to further communicate your system by explaining why you are choosing to rearrange certain notes.
Hey man! Just discovered you through this video, absolutely loved it and your improvisation.
I’m sure it’s just “play more”, but would love to learn how to improvise like you, where every progression and melody feels so emotional and rich. I feel like i tend to drift towards happy upbeat sounds when i play
Man, this video was amazing! I’ve always said if there was an instrument I’d like to learn to play, it’s the piano. Watching this video inspires me to take initiative already!
Nice! I like how you showed the differences in voicings. Perhaps you could do a video on different voicings?
One of my favorite methods has to be slash voicing.
(depending on context)
Gmajor / C -> Cmaj7add9
Emajor / G -> Galt
Fmajor / G -> Gsus4add13
Gmajor / F -> Fmaj9#11
E-flat-major / C -> Cmin7
Aminor / C -> C6
A-flat-major / G -> Galt
Bmajor / C -> C-diminished-addMaj7
Just a few small examples in C.
Because lots of pianists already have fundamentals built around triads, a lot of great mix-ups come out of the box. Breaking down chords like this is great on the fly, and it requires a lot less brainpower than other methods, imo. Worth giving a try!
I don’t understand but I want to. Is there a video somewhere that explain this?
@@evanseesred I've spent 1hour trying to figure out this thing and ended up in a rabbit hole and now my brain is melting
if anyone here knows and is willing to share their knowledge of this dark art, I'll take it, or maybe it's meant to stay hidden, idk
@@evanseesred I hunted around a bit; this video seems to demonstrate the idea pretty decently: ruclips.net/video/B2xiF_ZCwkU/видео.htmlsi=1F00go_fQhrVPHA4
I'm not pro, but I'll try to answer any questions you have.
Every chords and progressions came from the soul... I love it.
This has got me out that rut man, thank you ✌️➕❤️
I love playing with chord voicings.
Unfortunately I play a 4 string bass.
I’m always trying to find ways to create pleasing sounds using odd voicings and harmonics.
It’s really gratifying to find a way to play a piano piece on the bass.
I Love the progression @3:15
I can only play the guitar, but I am excited to experiment
Thank you so much for sharing.. I am just really getting into the piano and learning to read music...Such an exciting journey so far...Blessings Always 🙏🏾💜🎹
Simon, this is fantastic. The very reason I perform music. So well done. Your demeanor and spirit are in itself inspiring. Thank you for this, blessings be upon you,,,,,,,,
Thanks for the kind words. 🙏🏽
This video was a revelation for me. Thank you so much, it unlocked a lot of ideas for me.
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for.
So from my experience of just studying and playing piano for about 5 years, here’s what vague blanket thought process when making chords:
+ Finding shapes and familiar patterns
+ Adding extensions to find more ways of weaving
+ Circle of Fifths
+ Major scale is your best friend and you will see a sort of skeleton or mold when working with modes, everything revolves around a Major Scale
+ Complexity ≠ Greatness
+ Choosing 1 or 2 notes to revolve around, from your 5th or 7th or whatever can help you clear your head of over thinking but will also aid in scoping in on new ideas and practices
+ Finding 1 or 2 chord progressions and using those as a permanent foundation of exercising by breaking down, adding and building around; more importantly familiarizing your self what that foundation and using that to associate with other ideas.
Over time you start to understand how to go about certain practices that you’ll naturally gravitate to. So it’s best to keep smithing it out, so you’ll always find a way to get better
I love this! Thanks for sharing!
Dude, this video is amazing! I'm definitely going to try and use this knowledge in my music :)))
Let's go! Thanks for watching!
chill ass workflow
Fire! Simple way to expand vocabulary. Really enjoyed this.
As a beginner (less than 2 months) , you explained this really well! I have been trying to find resources to learn from, but I can feel that its about what sounds, sound good. Difficult concept to describe,but you know when a chord change hits you different. Liked and subscribed 👍
Wow, thank you! That's such a great way look at it 🙌🏽
awesome video about chords and beautiful voicing in minor 11 chords thank you so much
I think I found my new fav RUclipsr
Wow, what an honor
hey there! great video, loved those voicings! I think it'd be very helpful to also see the way you play them, allowing the viewer to also understand the fingerings for these voicings, and not only the theory and the system behind it. Hope that helps :) keeep it up!
This is the exact video I’ve been looking for
Appreciate the lesson. I feel like I learned a lot to experiment with.
This video is a gem for starters!!!
Super nice, short and sweet video…. Very inspiring 🎉
Thank you for taking the time to make this video!
Very simple and easy to follow, thank you!
appreciate you bro. Thank you for all you share 👊
I appreciate you, my guy! Your support means a lot.
Even though this is a very clear, concise tutorial, your touch and phrasing is achingly good. Subbed, good sir. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Much love
10 seconds in, already subbed. I'm a string player (bass violin viola) but this is still informative. Maybe I'll learn keys someday! Thank you!
Nice. Complexity made simple. 🙏
Beautiful, bro
This is awesome dude. I guess my question with rearranging is do you eventually get to a place where you can see the rearrangements without having to think about it? I guess I don’t have to think much when I play a standard c triad. Does the rearrangements eventually become second nature too? It seems overwhelming at first
Woooo! Awesome video man thank you for sharing your vibes!
I appreciate you! Thanks for taking the time out to watch it.
That is Beautiful 444 High Vibes..... ////
You just don’t know how helpful this video is to me. Thank you.
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you found it helpful.
i like how you break it down brother
You sir have caught my ear and subscription!
Excellent format, keep the consistency.
Nice! Makes me want to see what other theory you’ve simplified
Thanks for making this great video! As a non-keyboard player voicing is the thing I really need to work on
i love your way of teaching!! thanks for your knowledge
I appreciate it. Thanks for watching!
Very inspiring to explore more on top of known progressions and feelings. Cheers!
Wonderful! Many thanks
great video! Thank you for sharing.
Love the video!! Your presentation is so nice
Absolutely beautiful video.
got a new subscriber my bro. you're the chord doctor dude!
colorful harmonies 😍
Nice Roger, thank you :)
I learned quite a few chords from this guy on Instagram. There are so many piano tutorials on RUclips but it sounds like French to me😂he explains everything in such a simple and slow way. Love the content!
I appreciate you. 🙏🏽 Thanks for coming over here to RUclips to check out the content.
bro these chords fucking hit gang
thank you for this! Simple and practical
Thank you!
Okay the Cm11 chord is fucking nuts man WOW
Great video, composition looks crisp and the content is super clear ! (Subscribed !)
What a brilliant video. Having 0 knowledge with piano and music theory, other than knowing the difference between major and minor, i must say this video instantly deleted my fear of having to learn and memorise an extensive list of chord progressions... I would love to learn to play piano but I am always so put off by the theory and also the fact that i only have a 25 key midi keyboard lol. Any advice for a beginner just wanting to be able to move around my small amount of 25 keys with emotion ?
Man keep pushing please, if you like it, because i do really!!! Love.
you are amazing man!
Thank you 🙏🏾
A lot of sould and wisdom in this thank you 🙏
Great video, Roger! Cheers
instant subscribe.
WOW! Your approach, pacing, and delivery are amazing, super clear and concise. Just subd, thank you + keep it up 🚀
Liked and subscribed. Beautiful playing style.
Love this video brother, God bless 🔥🙏
I appreciate you 🙏🏽
Incredible video, thank you
I appreciate it. Thanks for watching.
Super dope thank you
Love the video mate, new subscriber alert.
Really helpful. Thank you for making this
No problem! Thanks for watching!
Great stuff - thank you
🔥 As a guitarist this is super helpful also.
Great job!!
Can you do a tutorial video on the fantom?
thank you bro
You’re doing amazing work, please keep going!🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Preciate it!