I’ve been playing guitar for four years, never understood what this meant. You just explained it in a way I could understand for the first time and I feel like I just had a major breakthrough!!!! Thank you!!!!
I'm a smart guy and I've watched 50 videos on music theory and it still all sounds like someone was high when they came up with music theory. I keep hearing 'this is what you do' but why? "Because this is the way you do it"..... why? I know that sounds like a five year old but I feel like music theory is an attempt to put sound into a box. Seems limiting. But, I'm a newbie so I'm sure I sound stupid. Nice video though, hopefully someday I get it. lol
You don't sound stupid at all! It took me a LONG time to finnaly get music theory. The "why" is simply to understand that notes and chords have unique sounds and perform unique functions. When you understand what those are, you can use them to better explore your musical options, and come up with things that you otherwise wouldn't! Not to mention, it makes learning the guitar much simpler when you have some type of common system / nomenclature to rely on. I hope this helps and that theory starts to make sense for you.. Feel free to email support@guitargate.com and we can have a LONG back and forth about it if you want. Best - Michael
Thanks. I'm trying to learn a lot all at once. Probably should start with the basics first. It's just odd when people say they are playing in the key of 'whatever' yet then they hit notes all up and down the fret board. Like ok... looks like you can play all those no matter what key you are in. Anyhow... I'm sure I should just take some classes. I just live an hour from anyone that teaches. I'll keep watching videos. Thanks.
Yeah - it's best to take it one step at a time, because everything builds on top of itself. And while it looks like all notes are being played in any key, that's not the case. Keys are real - but of course take private lessons! THere's nothing better than being in a room with a good teacher that can show you what you need to understand. Good luck
Here's the good news - you're only counting to 7. That's it! If you find the key, and the song stays in key (not always the case), you have 7 notes and 7 chords to choose from. That's literally the extent of the math for diatonic (stays in key) music.
I have a basic understanding of theory and what it means to play in key, well, at least I thought I did. The way you explained the 1-6-5-2 theory made so much sense on how it goes bad/away, then comes back, brilliant! I just recently came across your lessons and love how you explain theory in most of your lessons. I'll definitely be signing up for the full course.
Nothing ridiculous about playing country; I love it, and I'm happy every time I see someone using it when teaching. Very good lesson, and I really enjoyed it!
I've heard this explained many different ways from multiple college courses. This is the best version I've ever heard. The way it's worded make the difference. Really nice!
I have been struggling with this key thing for awhile. I write a shit ton of songs and never used keys. They sound good I don't know why. You just explained the whole business to me in just under 9 minutes. Thank You, and keep on rocking!
This was extremely helpful! I love how you linked the function or feel of the different chord positions in the key to stages of the story (e.g. starting at home at the 1, falling into contrast at the 6 as things go wrong, getting hope for resolution back at the 2, then working toward returning home at the 5 and finally making it there at the 1). That idea of the key sequence of chords as mapping out a plot progression is brilliant and a great tool for understanding and writing song structure. Thanks so much! Subscribed!
THAT. Was excellent. Each chord is one of the kids. 4 can live by himself just fine. 5 isn't so confident away from home. Six is the wayward son....a little troubled. Wants to come home but isn't ready. Six visits two for support. Two takes six home to make up with dad.
I've been struggling for a long time trying to understand keys. For some reason it simply would not stick even after dozens of videos and multiple people teaching me. I have a lot of issues with people getting very technical like they are speaking a different language, it becomes very mundane, boring, and void of soul. But this lesson was 10/10. Will never forget what I've learned here.
This video was the key to unlocking a new understanding of music for me... seriously though thank you so much!!! I was so confused about what a key was for so long.
Oh my god, I get it. I needed to hear these words, I just played along to this video on piano AND guitar! I never thought that would have been possible. Thanks Michael
Been playing for years, but I don't know how to play in the key of anything. Yet, your description (wanting to go home) I can completely understand! Nice job-Thanks!
Thank you so much :-)! It is becoming clear and clearer now. It’s not rocket science although it can escalate but this helps me understand what I’ve been playing by ear all these years. I watch people and I learn what you’re doing and I recognized the sounds and I’m able to play within the box and think outside the box but I just really didn’t understand the language. Thank you.
Best teacher ever seriously.. but how did you pick your chords and do the walks and stuff that way like instead of strumming the chord it seemed like you individually picked or something if that makes any sense??...You should have million subscribers by the way
What an excellent tutorial, I had a big grin on my face every time he said "where's it want to go? It wants to go home" in time with the music. Good stuff.
You and Marty Schwartz is by far the best teachers on youtube! You deserve way more subscribers! Keep on doing these incredible lessons! Sorry for my bad english, greetings from Sweden:)
Great lesson. Real easy to understand and to watch. I'm going to check out more of your videos. You and Steve Stine are the best and easiest to follow. Thanks!
thank you mate. this is exactly the explanation i needed. gonna have a dig around and see if you expand further on dimished, augmented and sevenths. though the clever move i think would be to noodle on this a little rather than more youtube. thanks again
I LOVED the sound from going from 1st to 6th minor in both of your examples, that hard contrast is really apealing. I never knew the methods behind these melodies that are so pleasing to me, now i really want to know more and fug it, i don't wanna go home xD
Yes, numbers! No more letters. The only thing ridiculous about Country is that not everyone is refined enough to appreciate it! So there! (It’s always something, isn’t it?) thanks for posting
You're a really prominent teacher mate! Really enjoyed this well set and constructed lesson which is simple enough for dimwits such as myself to understand! Really well done! keep up the good work
Thanks for making it so easy to understand! Would be good if you could explain the notes that you play when you change chord, the pick-up and such. Cheers !
Very good explanation. You keep it simple for those who are just starting out. I hope you don't mind me putting my 2 cents worth in, I think it's a good idea to use some song examples to drive the point home. For example. In a 1-6-4-5 progression, a couple of songs that come to mind are unchained melody or love hurts. Maybe you covered that in some other lessons, I might be speaking out of turn. But great job anyway. Peace!
dude i dont know your name this was the first video i clicked on and you have just explained years of work to me i play by ear basically im 28 since i was 12 just by myself and ive never understood "keys" and now i get it not even 5 mins into your video thank you so much
Great lesson! I am becoming a fan of yours! How about the 3rd chord? How does it feel? It feels static to me. It feels sad as a minor chord but I feel it doesn't want to go anywhere
4:05 Him: Where does it wanna go?
Me: Where? Where?!!
Him: Back home.
For some reason that moment felt very suspenseful lol
webstime1 the suspense was because your subconscious identified the sound of the chord as leading up to something, home (the C chord)
wow, finally someone explains it in a way that makes sense to me! Thank you for the time you put into this video!
+Schmevinfinity Thanks man!
I’ve been playing guitar for four years, never understood what this meant. You just explained it in a way I could understand for the first time and I feel like I just had a major breakthrough!!!! Thank you!!!!
Great!!
I'm a smart guy and I've watched 50 videos on music theory and it still all sounds like someone was high when they came up with music theory. I keep hearing 'this is what you do' but why? "Because this is the way you do it"..... why? I know that sounds like a five year old but I feel like music theory is an attempt to put sound into a box. Seems limiting. But, I'm a newbie so I'm sure I sound stupid. Nice video though, hopefully someday I get it. lol
You don't sound stupid at all! It took me a LONG time to finnaly get music theory. The "why" is simply to understand that notes and chords have unique sounds and perform unique functions. When you understand what those are, you can use them to better explore your musical options, and come up with things that you otherwise wouldn't! Not to mention, it makes learning the guitar much simpler when you have some type of common system / nomenclature to rely on. I hope this helps and that theory starts to make sense for you.. Feel free to email support@guitargate.com and we can have a LONG back and forth about it if you want. Best - Michael
Thanks. I'm trying to learn a lot all at once. Probably should start with the basics first. It's just odd when people say they are playing in the key of 'whatever' yet then they hit notes all up and down the fret board. Like ok... looks like you can play all those no matter what key you are in. Anyhow... I'm sure I should just take some classes. I just live an hour from anyone that teaches. I'll keep watching videos. Thanks.
Yeah - it's best to take it one step at a time, because everything builds on top of itself. And while it looks like all notes are being played in any key, that's not the case. Keys are real - but of course take private lessons! THere's nothing better than being in a room with a good teacher that can show you what you need to understand. Good luck
Smock Knives 8 pvp
Here's the good news - you're only counting to 7. That's it! If you find the key, and the song stays in key (not always the case), you have 7 notes and 7 chords to choose from. That's literally the extent of the math for diatonic (stays in key) music.
I have a basic understanding of theory and what it means to play in key, well, at least I thought I did. The way you explained the 1-6-5-2 theory made so much sense on how it goes bad/away, then comes back, brilliant! I just recently came across your lessons and love how you explain theory in most of your lessons. I'll definitely be signing up for the full course.
Nothing ridiculous about playing country; I love it, and I'm happy every time I see someone using it when teaching. Very good lesson, and I really enjoyed it!
Thank you sir!
I've heard this explained many different ways from multiple college courses. This is the best version I've ever heard. The way it's worded make the difference. Really nice!
Thanks so much!! Glad it helps :)
This is most helpful explanation of keys I’ve ever heard. It makes so much sense when you explain it this way!
Thanks! Glad I could help!
I have been struggling with this key thing for awhile. I write a shit ton of songs and never used keys. They sound good I don't know why. You just explained the whole business to me in just under 9 minutes. Thank You, and keep on rocking!
+Iowayan77 Yessir! Glad you like it
This was extremely helpful! I love how you linked the function or feel of the different chord positions in the key to stages of the story (e.g. starting at home at the 1, falling into contrast at the 6 as things go wrong, getting hope for resolution back at the 2, then working toward returning home at the 5 and finally making it there at the 1). That idea of the key sequence of chords as mapping out a plot progression is brilliant and a great tool for understanding and writing song structure. Thanks so much! Subscribed!
I actually had a huge grin bopping my head trying to guess who's walking away and who's going home..great job
THAT. Was excellent. Each chord is one of the kids. 4 can live by himself just fine. 5 isn't so confident away from home. Six is the wayward son....a little troubled. Wants to come home but isn't ready. Six visits two for support. Two takes six home to make up with dad.
Honestly, your analogy is right on the money. Keep up the good work
+juanjanse1234 Will do. Thanks!
This guy is the best on RUclips makes it so easy
+Michael Rios Thanks man!!!
Well explained, I've been playing guitar for 9years now and never understood "Keys" until now...Thank you for a brilliant video.
Wonderful! Glad it was helpful!
I've been struggling for a long time trying to understand keys. For some reason it simply would not stick even after dozens of videos and multiple people teaching me. I have a lot of issues with people getting very technical like they are speaking a different language, it becomes very mundane, boring, and void of soul.
But this lesson was 10/10. Will never forget what I've learned here.
Brilliant explanation! Top notch stuff.
+sduke39 Much appreciated!
what a great video, love how you personified the chords
+Asif Khan yeah man - that's the way to do it.
This video was the key to unlocking a new understanding of music for me... seriously though thank you so much!!! I was so confused about what a key was for so long.
Oh my god, I get it. I needed to hear these words, I just played along to this video on piano AND guitar! I never thought that would have been possible.
Thanks Michael
Been playing for years, but I don't know how to play in the key of anything. Yet, your description (wanting to go home) I can completely understand! Nice job-Thanks!
+George Carmen Great! You're welcome
+George Carmen Thanks!
Michael Palmisano why are you saying you’re welcome?
You make things easy to understand. Thank you!
That's the goal! thanks!
When you said the 5 chord wants to go home @ 5:46, I knew. You're an Excellent Teacher and I want to watch more of your videos!!! YOU ROCK!!!!!
Thank you so much :-)! It is becoming clear and clearer now. It’s not rocket science although it can escalate but this helps me understand what I’ve been playing by ear all these years. I watch people and I learn what you’re doing and I recognized the sounds and I’m able to play within the box and think outside the box but I just really didn’t understand the language. Thank you.
Best teacher ever seriously.. but how did you pick your chords and do the walks and stuff that way like instead of strumming the chord it seemed like you individually picked or something if that makes any sense??...You should have million subscribers by the way
This is hands down one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks for that explanation.
Thanks Samuel! Keep it in your hands :)
What an excellent tutorial, I had a big grin on my face every time he said "where's it want to go? It wants to go home" in time with the music. Good stuff.
What a great video. Couldn't stop smiling through the whole thing and learnt a tonne. Thank you
Helped me understand keys a ton! Love the explanations. Thanks, more lessons please.
Omar M Awesome! I'm glad!
🔴 thanks for clearing that up. Best explanation ever. I’m subscribing now! thx a bunch Micheal!
You and Marty Schwartz is by far the best teachers on youtube! You deserve way more subscribers! Keep on doing these incredible lessons! Sorry for my bad english, greetings from Sweden:)
+Jesper Larsson Thanks dude! That's good company to be in :)
Great lesson. Real easy to understand and to watch. I'm going to check out more of your videos. You and Steve Stine are the best and easiest to follow. Thanks!
Oh thanks so much!!! Glad you like it brother
what a brilliant, clear and concise explanation, thanks so much for posting :-)
+citizenscriv You're welcome!
Great video ... explains it with such clarity.
thank you mate. this is exactly the explanation i needed. gonna have a dig around and see if you expand further on dimished, augmented and sevenths. though the clever move i think would be to noodle on this a little rather than more youtube. thanks again
u deserve more fucking views dude :D
+Mohamed Gamal Thanks dude!
cheers bro
Good, simple, well explained chord progression video/key video, very good video man, keep it up and you should get lots of more views ;)!
+Heavy Metal For Life Thank you sir!
THANK YOUUU, this really got me out of the same old chord progressions now I can finally make songs without repetitive chord progressions :)))
Thank you Michael. ..... You are very good at your explanations. Great job!!!
One of the best videos on the basics of how music is designed. Very good 🎸
Finally explained. And so clear. Thanks
I LOVED the sound from going from 1st to 6th minor in both of your examples, that hard contrast is really apealing. I never knew the methods behind these melodies that are so pleasing to me, now i really want to know more and fug it, i don't wanna go home xD
Yes, numbers! No more letters. The only thing ridiculous about Country is that not everyone is refined enough to appreciate it! So there! (It’s always something, isn’t it?) thanks for posting
You're a really prominent teacher mate! Really enjoyed this well set and constructed lesson which is simple enough for dimwits such as myself to understand! Really well done! keep up the good work
+finparkour Thank you sir! Much appreciated.
I wish I would have had your videos 8 years ago! I would have been a better player now. You are an awesome teacher!
Todd Swymeler Thank You!!
Once again, amazing teaching.
Great lesson extremely easy to understand
i absolutely love this guy's teaching style. thank you
You really deserve much more credit than you actually get. Many Thanks.
you're an excellent teacher! thank you!
Great explanation! Im getting better at understanding how music flows. And why
Wow! One of the best teachers around! You deserve more subscribers.
+daarky Thanks! I appreciate that!
Thank you for this -it all makes sense now.
+sonny A I'm glad! You're welcome
Ur the first one that was able to make me understand that..best way to explain it! Thank you very much
+tubethatshitout You're so welcome! Glad you got some value from this!
Rock solid information;
Damn, I am half way through the video and can already see how good that is ;D
Thanks! Glad you like it my friend.
Thanks for making it so easy to understand!
Would be good if you could explain the notes that you play when you change chord, the pick-up and such. Cheers !
Great class and explanation! Thank you! Bravo!
Also. This is so old. And your so much younger in this video. I'm glad it was on my RUclips home feed
Excellent teacher. I totally understood your explanation!
Very well explained. One of the best lesson I've learned on chord progression.
This video was made for me!! Wish I watched it on the day of launching. Thanks. This really helped.
Very clear and informative. Thank you! Just joined your Udemy course.
+LovesToSpooge77 Thank you and glad you made it over to Udemy!
Great video! You're a good teacher you've helped me a lot.
Thanks so much!!
Wonderful lesson, thank you!
Really like that explanation, thank you.
leetf Glad you like it!
Very good explanation. You keep it simple for those who are just starting out. I hope you don't mind me putting my 2 cents worth in, I think it's a good idea to use some song examples to drive the point home. For example. In a 1-6-4-5 progression, a couple of songs that come to mind are unchained melody or love hurts. Maybe you covered that in some other lessons, I might be speaking out of turn. But great job anyway. Peace!
+victoryridin Gotcha. Yeah I will do that next time i make this video
+victoryridin I agree. I'll do that next time.
dude i dont know your name this was the first video i clicked on and you have just explained years of work to me i play by ear basically im 28 since i was 12 just by myself and ive never understood "keys" and now i get it not even 5 mins into your video thank you so much
michael palmisano sorry if i spelt it wrong but thanks for real man just subcribed
I immediately understood what it means thanks to this video. It's so obvious once you put it like that.
Great sound man! Not a bit ridiculous it sounded great!
Thanks for the lesson
Thanks! You got it dude.
Man I like the way you explained this it really open doors for me
Excellent ! Thank you....
THanks!
Thank You for making "Keys" easy to understand!
Great video I'm a complete noob but this does seem to make sense because of the way you explained it
thanks for the lesson. it's so clear.
+Vijay Kumar Thanks!
Great Lesson please keep them coming
Will do thanks!!
I love that Peavey guitar you got there !! Looks like one EVH played
This is excellent! Thanks, man.
What do you mean "ridiculous country theme" country is awsome!!
Agreed :)
This, is brilliant!
+Yash Vardhan Thank you!
it took you 35 seconds to explain beautifuly something it would take other people entire videos to over elaborate on.
+xxdvallesxx Thanks dude!
This was about the best intro to chords I've seen
every time we went back home i giggled a little.
Best lesson, what makes guitar hard is how its taught, thanks easy to understand lesson
+R4 Kilimanjaro Thanks man!
Can you please make a guitar lessons playing solo and rhythm at the same time, thankyou
ON it. Stay tuned :)
Great lesson! I am becoming a fan of yours! How about the 3rd chord? How does it feel? It feels static to me. It feels sad as a minor chord but I feel it doesn't want to go anywhere
Thank you sir, unique explanation of Chords. Great.
Thank you! Glad it helps :)
8 years later, and this is the best explanation I've seen about this. Thank you :)
Very cool rhythm
great explanation. just gotta let it sink in. thanks bud !
This video clicks. Thank you for finally answering all my questions!
where does it wanna go?
back home.
beautiful
Best explanation ever. Thank you.
I just stumbled on this video. Great teaching! I'll have to check out Guitargate.
+psmithphil Thanks! Hope you like Guitargate!
Finally I get it! Thank you so much! Great video!
Whoa- perfect explanation. Thx!
this is exactly what i wanted. thank you!
Stumbled across this video. So glad I did.
You explain in an Amazing way
Subscribed. Best video of explanation
Thank you! Great video!
Yes! Love it. Thanks! Wants to go home!