Thanks for a cool lesson. I am confused on your final chord progression though. Are you still implying the 1-6-2-5 harmony? It sounds like it to me, but when I write out the notes in your slash chords I am thrown by the use of major 3 and major 7 in the Badd9/D# and Aadd9/C# respectively. Why were those chords chosen over what would be minor chords? Thank you again and I appreciate it if you have the time to answer.
you can also use the third below technique for the melody if I'm right? I don't know what it's called but I've seen it used many times on bright and happy jazzy pop pieces
Hey Jeff, I was wondering if the C/E chord is better called Em7#5. You are shifting it all over the keyboard, so the sound of the third in the bass gets lost. I personally hear it as a minor than a major chord. Thank you for all the inspiration!
It depends on whether or not you’re including that B. A voicing like E C D G B wouldn’t be an Em7#5 because B is the natural 5. So, you’re better off with CMaj9/E or even Emb13, which includes the B as the 5 and the C as the b13. As to which to choose between those two, it depends on the context of the surrounding chords.
@@JeffSchneiderMusic Thank you Jeff! Emb13 is then my personal choice for your progression. It has a strong New Soul / R n B Vibe, there is not really a harmonic-functional approach to my ears, when they are shifted all across. Normally you hear the function of a third in the bass, when the surrounding chords give the opportunity. So I agree: it is all about context!
Impressive the amount of useful information you manage to pack in such a short video, and it's still perfectly clear and understandable to a (somewhat) newbie like me !
2:50 --> Answer: C-Major. It's a nice backdoor cadence, try it out! ;-)
Thanks for a cool lesson. I am confused on your final chord progression though. Are you still implying the 1-6-2-5 harmony? It sounds like it to me, but when I write out the notes in your slash chords I am thrown by the use of major 3 and major 7 in the Badd9/D# and Aadd9/C# respectively. Why were those chords chosen over what would be minor chords?
Thank you again and I appreciate it if you have the time to answer.
you can also use the third below technique for the melody if I'm right?
I don't know what it's called but I've seen it used many times on bright and happy jazzy pop pieces
Reminds me of Steely Dan and their use of "Mu Major" chords!
Open Studio shared something similar with their Steely Dan inspired “Moo” chords
Get your come face off the thumbnail. Jeez
Hey Jeff, I was wondering if the C/E chord is better called Em7#5. You are shifting it all over the keyboard, so the sound of the third in the bass gets lost. I personally hear it as a minor than a major chord. Thank you for all the inspiration!
It depends on whether or not you’re including that B. A voicing like E C D G B wouldn’t be an Em7#5 because B is the natural 5. So, you’re better off with CMaj9/E or even Emb13, which includes the B as the 5 and the C as the b13. As to which to choose between those two, it depends on the context of the surrounding chords.
@@JeffSchneiderMusic Thank you Jeff! Emb13 is then my personal choice for your progression. It has a strong New Soul / R n B Vibe, there is not really a harmonic-functional approach to my ears, when they are shifted all across. Normally you hear the function of a third in the bass, when the surrounding chords give the opportunity. So I agree: it is all about context!
"Harmonic gravity" so clearly explained the *why* of drop-3, rather than "stay out of the bass player's way"!
These are mu chords. More like drop 2 as we count from the top with these voicings. He dropped the second note from the top.
Really great advice on practicing new voicings and tasteful organic pitches for your stuff :)
Been watching your videos since 2017. Thanks for sharing Jeff
Thanks for watching!
My head hurts. 😂
That chord prog sounds very Louis Cole.
Funny you should say that. I associate it more with Robert Glasper, actually. But it's not artist specific.
Fantastic lesson! Thanks
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cool concept!!
Impressive the amount of useful information you manage to pack in such a short video, and it's still perfectly clear and understandable to a (somewhat) newbie like me !
Thanks! Glad to hear it was helpful.