7 Triadic Upper Structures On Dominant Chords Every Musician Should Know
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- Опубликовано: 26 июл 2024
- Have you ever wondered about ways to make your dominant chords sound more full and interesting? Are you stuck playing the same chords and want to break out of that box? Are you looking for a simple method to quickly change how you play dominant chords? Well in this lesson, we cover a simple concept, that will completely revolutionize your approach on dominant chords!
Here is the link to the sheet music that also give you access to the 20-minute bonus video:
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Here is the link to the Practice Tracks that were used in the 20-minute bonus footage:
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Please use the timestamps below to access specific endings as the video is a longer one.
#0 - Upper Structure Primer - 2:20
#1 - 6 minor Upper Structure - 5:26
#2 - b2 minor Upper Structure - 10:13
#3 - #4 minor Upper Structure - 14:45
#4 - 2 major Upper Structure - 19:54
#5 - #4 major Upper Structure - 22:45
#6 - b6 major Upper Structure - 25:10
#7 - 1, 3, #5 augmented Upper Structure - 27:12
#8 - Upper Structure Applications - 30:06
Outro - 38:15
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Man you are too advanced for me. 👍 Will Come back few years later definitely.
Ok! Thanks for watching!
I didn’t expect to understand this, but if you learn scales, chord progressions, and chord extensions this really starts to come together. As someone who comes from a church background with jazz leanings it’s super cool to see this stuff be explained and for me to understand. I feel like practicing piano right now 😂
Cool deal! I'm so glad this helped!
Not a pianist, jazz lover, but you just got yourself a new subscriber! Fantastic, direct, and honest channel
Thanks Katana! I'm so glad you tuned in to our channel. I am honored!
Hats off!
this is the lesson i've waited for all my life...you should really consider a patreon or a paypal or something, your lessons deserve a lot of love
Thanks V! I've actually been considering Patreon for a little while now. Thanks for the suggestion!
Such finesse- thanks for getting past the nuts and bolts of the theory and putting everything in context so thoughtfully. Really helpful to hear your process and the way you intuitively feel your way through things in a way that’s not purely technical.
You are welcome Jeff!
I have been looking at a lot of videos on upper triads over dominant chords. Trying to improve my jazz chops. I like your gospel approach. Great video!
Glad it was helpful!
Have you ever wondered about ways to make your dominant chords sound more full and interesting? Are you stuck playing the same chords and want to break out of that box? Are you looking for a simple method to quickly change how you play dominant chords? Well in this lesson, we cover a simple concept, that will completely revolutionize your approach on dominant chords!
Skilled Musician Can you show us how these upper structures would apply to TRADITIONAL GOSPEL MUSIC?
If You show us upper structures for say “Great is thy faithfulness” than I would say couple it with a jazz standard such as “Girl From Ipanema”. This would give a solid foundation across the board. Especially since Gospel and Jazz genres mesh sooo well. Thank You for all your Video tutorials and work studies I’ve learned a great deal
Stylz Keyz That's a great suggestion!
Mark Ologban great suggestion! Let me see what I can do!
As a bass player I feel sometimes my ears naturally want to approach certain sounds in somewhat restricting ways. Listening to you break down all these upper structures and hear you play them in context is extremely helpful, thank you so much for this content
You are welcome! Thanks for checking out the channel!
The upper structure on the #2 major sounds dope too.
When I learned about upper structure triads years ago, I felt freedom and creativity for the first time. Knowing tensions or “color tones” as you refer to opens up another world. Traditionally I would also say the natural 7 on the dominant chord is to be only used in passing. These are great lessons.
Thanks Michael! There is definitely a feeling of freedom of expression...
Easily the best RUclips channel for anyone trying to develop their piano skills. Keep it up man. I think it would be interesting to see a video where you record yourself improvising, and then go through it and explain the theory behind it. The scales, chords, runs, progressions, etc. Thanks again.
Thank you so much Brandon!
It so happens I was browsing RUclips earlier for upper structure triad today. This video came at the "rightest" of time. Thanks bro.
WOW. Glad I could help!
This makes it so much easier to learn the many flavors of dominant chords. Thank you!
Exactly right! Thank you for watching!
Always on the look out for your tutorials. Thanks again!
Thanks Theo! Your continued support is invaluable!
Man, what a gift.. thanks for sharing. Ive learned so much from your lessons.
Thanks Paul! I'm so glad our videos could help!
Another great vid my friend! Always was a fan of of the 2 major chord over dominant but never thought to explore all of these other triad upper voicings. Keep em coming Cory!
Thanks Brad! I'm glad we were able to give you some more options! We actually put several more in the sheet music.... So if you want even more, definitely check that link out in the description box.
Awesome content! Thank you so much! You changed the way I sound for the better forever!
Great to hear!
I was just wondering when next you were gonna post a video. This lesson came at the right time!
So glad to hear that Edem! Thanks for watching!
Dude!! i love you!! Thank you for releasing this knowledge for free!!
Thanks! You are definitely welcome! Glad to do it!
Don't think I've ever smiled and enjoyed a lesson video as much as this one. Found you tonight and instantly subscribed. I love the warm bowl of soup sound too.
Thanks Whiskyllama! I love that sound too!
Your channel has been of a great blessing. Please I'll appreciate a video on improvisation techniques and patterns. Thanks for always being a blessing
Hello Emmanuel! We are actually working on a huge improvisation course for everyone! Please stay tuned to the channel, and thank you so much for the suggestion!
Very good information! Thank you!!
You are welcome!
This channel is a blessing
I can't express myself better
God bless you Sir
Thank you Qweci!
Wicked lesson Cory, love those stacked chords man. Cory you need some T-shirts man for your channel man, I'd definitely buy one or some! Be blessed Sir!
Thanks Kevin! I've actually been thinking about doing some merchandise. Thank you so much for the suggestion!
outstanding teaching ... thank you
Thank you so much!
Great video!!! I would love to see a video about effective ways to approach the reharmonization of popular song's in particular r&b classics.
Thank you Let me see what I can do for you regarding the reharmonizations!
Man. This is great as always. Straight to favourites list. Thanks ! I would love to see a modern reharm vid, not the common basic replacements, but more sort of "dirty loops" aproach using tensions, parallel chords and stuff . That would be amazing. Cheers!!
Thank you so much!. Let me see what I can do for you regarding the reharmonizations.
Great ! think it would be a good topic for other intermediate / advance musicians as well.
very nice and useful lesson.. salute..
Thank you Daniel!
I love your videos man. Only ones that are easy to understand on RUclips. Maybe you could do a video on piano exercises to build speed?
Thanks Austin! I really appreciate you! I did a video a while back on how I developed my technique. Here is the link: ruclips.net/video/QjslQYvwPAw/видео.html
Thank you so much for your lessons. I'm an intermediate to advanced jazz guitarist and I must say that your key points for keys helps me understand jazz guitar chords a great deal. And not only that, but I've become emboldened to practice playing keys as well, albeit at a much lower level than I can play guitar. I'm a composer too and can say that these chord sounds are the roots of so much composition. Just hearing 'em gives inspiration and spark! Thanks Cory.
Hey Ricky! I'm so happy to hear that these videos are helping you in guitar AND piano! I can't wait to hear your compositions!
I've got one or two that are more jazzy than others. Here's one ruclips.net/video/O_iVPNGe5V8/видео.html and another older recording on Soundcloud that I plan to redo adding a swingy horn section soundcloud.com/lightmotif/serendipity-summers-eve Here's a hep short song I wrote for commercial purposes ruclips.net/video/B7mHRj8btT0/видео.html Alot more on the way! @@SkilledMusician
Thanks for the lesson
You are welcome!
Topics for future videos much needed: Key changes/modulations in the smoothest way possible. I think most know of the fundamental ways to change keys but I'm talking about creative transitions that put us in a different key without the audience even knowing. Common tone, modal interchange, theme oriented, etc. This is one topic on the internet that still lacks greatly. It seems that I spend too much time working on transitions because I just never feel it is at its best. Would like to hear/see your approach.
Thanks Michael for the topic suggestion! I'll get on it as soon as possible!
perfect. thanks ~
Thanks Arrow!
you're the best man!
Thanks Matt!
Good stuff😀
Thank you so much Tantif!
Hello mister Taylor. I really appreciate your tutorials. One of the best on YT. About triadic upper structures on dominant chord; I was wandering why you did not mentioned the b3 major (Eb) and the 6 major (A)? Bill Evans often used the 6 major.
Thank you so much! Those other ones are my favorites as well! I decided to only mention 7 in the video, but in the sheet music, I actually share 12 of these upper structures.
I love this video. IT is sound so good! You are an amazing musician! I m drummer. I want to play this music!
Thank you so much! You can do it!
Corey! I recently started watching your videos at night and can't decide whether to sleep because it is so relaxing or absorb as much info as possible. Wonderful music. What is the name of the software that you use that tracks your chords and what keys you press? I'd like to get a similar setup going for my piano at home.
It is a software program called Chordie by a guy on RUclips named Matkat Music. Here are my affiliate links to the software in case you want to purchase it - (For Windows) gumroad.com/a/612676723/ZBQGv or (For Mac) gumroad.com/a/612676723/lmSkV
Thanks for your channel, you're a great teacher and pianist! I love the passing chords video, very good explanation, brillant ideas.
Upper structure is a stunning concept.
I'd like to ask, is that working only on the dominant chord (C7 in F)? Could it be use on other degree (FM7, Gm7, Am7 and so on..)?
Thanks a lot !
Hey Alain! You can definitely use upper structures on other chords, but they will be different. Maybe I can do a video on that! Thanks for reaching out. Be Blessed and Happy Practicing!
Thank you Corey for your reply! I tried out some on other chords, but was not sure of what I was doing !😅 (Actually I play guitar so it's a bit tricky). If you have the time to post a video on that part, it will be a great help! Good continuation for your work!
God bless you sir
Thank you so much! God bless you too!
These videos always make me feel like I stayed in a Holiday Inn Express! “Smarter”! 😂😂
LOL..I appreciate those kind words sir!
Great video 📹!!! 🔥 Any tips on how to approach aux keys???
I don't have any tips currently outside of listening and learning the record verbatim. Deyquan Bowens has several good videos about aux playing. Check him out!
Good video
Thanks
спасибо большое !
Извините за задержку с ответом. Большое вам спасибо за просмотр!
Ok Willy Wanka and the Chocolate factory. Song “Pure Imagination” writer Bob James. I’d love to hear lessons through that beautiful melody! It really sounds like your avoiding it 🤣. Or the “Taxi Theme” maybe because it’s so soulful. Thanks again for your knowledge, skill, user friendly and precise vids!
Thanks so much Stylz Keys!
30:21 - I think it would be a good idea to make just a list
with all possible Triadic Upper Structures On Dominant (and not only) Chords.
Thanks kuku. We actually list 12 of these upper structures on our sheet music.
I found something interesting:
"But exploring upper triads comes in handy for composing and chord substitutions. Like if you’re working on a piece
with a plain old Cm
you can try swapping it for a Eb6, AbM7, Am7b5, or F9
since they all share a triad and see where that takes you."
Exactly! That idea is the reverse in thinking, but it utilizes upper structures. Our idea is to keep the left-hand bass the same, and change the right-hand upper structure to whatever you like. The idea you found is very common in reharmonizations and composing, where we keep the right-hand the same, and change the left-hand bass.
we need more lessons >>>!!!!!
LOL. Will do!
Wow Máster es increíble su libro de uperectructura
Muchas Gracias!
I thank you for your great tutorial,one question,when demonstrating the use of the flated 2 minor upper voicing you mentioned a melodic min scale,was it the D melodic or the Db melodic minor?
It was Db
@@SkilledMusician thank you much!!
really i think every should check it and share to other pianis
Thanks Muluh! Yes please share with all of your friends. This would really help us!
Absolutely brilliant channel .. very useful and inspiring. One question: was someone taking a shower while you were recording? :D
Thanks Pasquale! LOL... Some water pipes happen to be very close to my studio, so oftentimes whenever water is used in the building, I hear it in the studio. I hour or want too distracting...
Thank you so much sir.how can I get the sheet music on this lesson?
Please send me an email at ctaylor@skilledmusician.com
Greetings ☺️, I would like to know what type of piano sound do you use for your videos. Are you using Keyscape Sounds collection ? 🤔 I really need that Jazzy warmth tone 😅
Thank you in advanced 🙏🏾
I use the Keyscapes C7 or the Ravenscroft 275 piano
Thx
You are welcome! Thanks for watching!
Hello sir, I have been playing piano for three years, im pretty developed right now. I understand theory. But I would like to make my chords sound better. I am interested in trying one of your courses. Would you recommended that I start with the “ Chords Galore Course” ?
I think that course would definitely help you greatly!
Thank you so much Sir, from about 18:50 - 19:40 you took it to a different dimension. You are insane
Lol, thank you so much for watching the lesson!
It would be cool to hear you play spiced up hymnals.
Let's see what I can do for you!
Hi again :) today I want ask You about book
Did You read Generic Modality Compression - Mick Goodrick?
That book it’s not just about triads,but also clusters, seventh chords w/no 5th,
open and closed voicings etc
Could You develop this ideas more easily for us
in c ionian,d dorian,e phrygian and others scales?
Not F# mayor or other unnecessary ones with # or b ;D all we need is in the key of C.
I haven't read it yet, but it looks like a really interesting topic. I'll check it out!
Suas aulas são incríveis! Quando for possível, poderia nos mostrar exercícios de agilidade e independência das mãos? Muito obrigado por toda ajuda!
Muito obrigado. Eu realmente fiz um vídeo onde falei sobre como melhorei minha técnica. Aqui está o link: ruclips.net/video/QjslQYvwPAw/видео.html
Can you make a video on mirrored harmony?
I'll add that to the list!
nice
Thanks!
Skilled musician please can u make a video of passing tones on the key of F?
Hey Joseph! We actually have a video on Passing Chords - ruclips.net/video/AyfeI8Q_9wk/видео.html&lc=UgzF89uFrnEvUO56MPV4AaABAg
Check it out! I would love to hear your thoughts!
Great content I've got a question what piano is that?
Thanks you! The piano sound you are hearing is from the Spectrasonics Keyscapes Yamaha C7 mellow.
Skilled Musician you make sound real good imma have to save up for it lol
I’ll definitely add these to my library! I typically use the 6 major chord (second inversion) RH on the dominant seventh chord LH. U almost played it accidentally coming down to the end of the vid 😂 Great lesson!
Unless I'm looking in the wrong places, could you please do Major chord Voicings. I have some, but I feel as though I'm lacking in comparison to the Minor and Dominant chords I've learnt
A major chord video will most likely be our next very next video, unless we decide to add another dominant chord video. I think I'm leaning towards major though! Thanks for the suggestion!
Thank you so much! I recently delved into the world of Jazz from a classical background, but I don't really have anyone to teach me. I've learnt most of my jazz theory from channels like these which has been a great help!
Can you do a traditional Gospel video. Most musicians can play well but seldom do you get that true capture of the traditional chords and sound. Walkups and walk downs and the common sound of classical, jazz, and blues to form Gospel is what I'm talking about.
Let me see what I can put together for you Rachel!
Please stay on 'subject" and finish the initial concepts you intend to show. I love what you are bringing but when you remain on purpose, we learn better.
Hey Scott! Thanks for your suggestion. What part of the video, specifically, are you referring to? If I did not finish a concept, I might need to go back and create a video finishing that idea so I definitely want to know...
Is your learning software downloadable. If not can you please try and make it downloadable so that when we are offline we can be able to use it as well. Thank you.
The learning software is not currently downloadable, however you've just given me an idea!
at the end when you where harmonizing that melody....C to C# i was bbegging for you to go to the D instead back to the c...as in all you need is looo ve...lol
Lol…Cool deal!
@@SkilledMusician Hey listen just want to say what a great thing youre doing hear. You give away to much sir....but its muchley appreciated
@@danmillward7358 I appreciate that!
25:13 - flat 6
I don't understand when 6 stay 6 and when becomes 13
Hey kuku! When I say b6 major, I'm ONLY referring to what the right hand is playing in relation to the bass. I'm not talking about the entire chord. So if you count up from the root a distance of a flat 6th, in your right-hand play that major chord. So in this example, the left-hand bass is C, so if we count up a flatted-sixth, we get Ab. So I'm saying play THAT major chord in the right-hand, while your left-hand plays C-E-G-Bb.
In regards to a 6 vs 13, that's a completely different topic, that wasn't what I was talking about. C6 for example is just C-E-G-A, where C13 is C-E-G-Bb-D-F-A. Hope this helps!
13 is 13 with 7,without seven 13 is 6 :) right?
You got it!
Excelente aula!
Obrigado!
Obrigado por assistir. Sou grato.
Voy muy lento por no hablar inglés pero poco a poco se va lejos
Exactamente! Puede hacerlo!
Cool stuff man.
My 2 cents: know your target audience. With these advanced chords and tempo do you really think there are listeners who need counting?... sixth note.. let's see.. 1 2 3 4 5 6.
Nothing personal, pretty much all the youtubers do this, I just don't understand why :)
Thanks Karoly! I agree, those that are on this level probably don't need the counting, but for those that aspire to be on this level, they might need the extra counting. I definitely understand it can get annoying for someone on an advanced level. I will work to remedy this annoyance.
my 2 cents: If you want to help those people count the way YOU count. Going to the 6 is: going 5 in one step (5th, which you really should know by heart) and then 1 more step. I bet that's the way you learnt it... a long, long time ago.
Keep up the vids, you're doing an incredible job :)
Thanks so much Karoly!
You do not have any friend with a guitar
that could translate what you say to the guitarist's language? :)
I mean, using both hands I can not play ten notes at the same time on the guitar
just like you can not do vibrato or bending ;D
That's a good suggestion. I can definitely understand! Let me see what can do.
It could be helpfull :)
www.jazzguitar.be/upper_structure_triads.html
@@kukumuniu5658 Larry Carlton
Its too hard to understand, pianolessonwithwarren explaination is easier to understand.
I'm so sorry you found our ideas hard to understand. PianoLessonsWithWarren is a good channel as well. We will definitely
work on making our content easier to understand.