I can't believe how fantastic this woman is. She is an absolutely amazing teacher. Completely knows how to connect with other human beings to teach music in a way I've never seen before. She's a gift from God!
This lady is nothing less than awesome. I stumbled upon her while researching the 16251 progression. Talk about getting more than what you asked for! I wish I could find an instructor like Mrs. Ramirez in my hometown.
AMAZING!! I’ve known that music could be played with numbers for years, but never could find anyone to teach me about it.. So clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.
Also, in order to understand it, you need to be comfortable with: 1. Major chord 2. Minor chord 3. Scale (specifically Major Scales) 4. Key 5. Intervals (specifically semitones and tones)
You are an absolute wizard to have worked out the ground rules of playing music without score. Wished I watched your a video decades ago. This would have saved me over a half century of struggling. Thank you from glued reader of printed music.
you're kidding man , theres nothing new here other than it being very clearly explained on a yt vid all very available in books , especially those on jazz theory
Roman numerals are used to designate chords instead of numbers because Roman numerals can be written in both lower case and upper case form to ease distinction between the minor chords and the major chords of a scale, or key. For example, C major scale chords would be arranged or categorized as: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 C D E F G A B Maj min min Maj Maj min min*dim I ii iii IV V vi vii*dim C D E F G A B Maj min min Maj Maj min min*dim I ii iii IV V vi vii*dim C D E F G A B*dim E - G - - - - G - B - - - - Upper case Roman numerals being Major chords and lower case Roman numerals being minor chords. If I see a iii chord and a V chord it’s immediately understood that I have a minor chord and a Major chord, respectively. But if I’m given those very same chords written numerically as a 3 chord and a 5 chord I’ll find it impossible to tell which is the minor chord and which is the Major chord unless I’m very familiar with the seven degrees of a scale that designate the chords of that scale. Hope this doesn’t confuse and rather helps and clarifies the reason for and use of Roman numerals instead of numbers for chord degrees of a scale for those who are curious, or confused.
Also isn't that to distinguish chords from harmony? For example, you can say V7 with the 7 in superscript. We know that it's not the VII chord, it's a 7th interval from the root note (actually a minor 7th). If someone were to just write "IN THE KEY OF C 1, 3, 5" on a chalk board and ask me what that was I would say it was a C major chord, not a chord I, iii, V progression.
@@CaseyVan For a beginner, it’s easier to see and know that, I iii V represents a major, minor, major chord progression due to the large and small letters, or Roman numerals, respectively. But for that same beginner, although the numbers 1, 3, 5 might represent the 1 3 5 chord progression of the C major scale to them, that person, being new to the game, may forget and become confused that the progression follows the major, minor, major pattern, respectively, because there’s no distinction made through the use of numbers. A number is just a number, sort of speak. But with Roman numerals, they’re large and small letters so that an upper case letter represents a “major” chord and a lower case letter represents a “minor” chord. And that makes life a whole lot easier! The whole idea is to avoid confusion and ease operation. When you’re new to it, if you saw 1 3 5, you’ll be hard pressed to know which are the major chords and which are the minor chord in the progression. Whereas with, I iii V it’s almost immediately clear that you have a major, minor, major chord progression because you have an upper case, lower case, upper case letter progression, respectively. Makes life simple!
I have played guitar for many years but I learned to play by ear. I have never understood music theory and i have always wanted to know more about music theory when i stumbled onto Karen's lessons. I have really enjoyed her lessons . Karen has a beautiful personality and it shows that she really enjoys teaching. Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons Karen they have brought me a great deal of enjoyment. Most sincerely, George Nourse Caldwell, Idaho
The 5th is 50% higher in frequency (A=440hz E=660hz) which is why it sounds good to the ear. (only thing that sounds better or more in sync or in harmony- is an octave which 100% higher). What is called the 4th can be thought of as a minus 5th as it also has a 50% relationship to the tonic (F is the 5th below C just as G is the 5th above C).
Dear Karen, I have tried for years to play piano. Can't read music, I am slow my nature. But after following your lessons, I can now play and truly enjoy it. Thank you so very much for your help. I took lessons for a year and still couldn't play. Now I play with groups that come to out town and play along with them. Again, Thank you so very much. Glenn Nolan
I feel like I know her personally. She has the GIFT of sharing. She does wonders for the RUclips Community. Thanks Karen and whoever posted all of the videos. God Bless!
Not all musicians can be a music teacher and not all music teacher can be a good musician but you seem to have the both qualities...a professional musicians and a professional music teacher. congratulations
this channel is great,the information is so deep,ave been following this tutorials for about one month or so and I cant lie ave improved alot with the piano,Probably one of the best PIANO teachers that ave come across on the internet.GOD BLESS you for the great work you are doing,it really helps alot
Hey! I love the way you teach......Your my kind of teacher.......I never had lessons, but When I was 17, I bought my first organ and started playing around with it, and within a month I was playing in church and loving every minute of it....the way you teach is somewhat how I learned to play.....I did teach myself how to read some notes just so I could learn the melody of a song....but sad to say, I haven’t sat down to an organ for 26 yrs....I do miss it.......
interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about best piano courses try EasyPianoLessons5.blogspot.com Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
I don't know how is that in your countries, but at least in Poland they don't teach us harmony in public music schools, only classic music and playing notes. It's horrible, because knowing the mathematics of harmony would give the musicians so much power from their early years of learning :( at least we have RUclips. Thank you!
Very interesting post. So: you are saying.... that in Poland, they teach only what has been written.... but with knowing harmony you can write and play new music.... is this correct?
aha ! music nazis ! so desperate for classical robots , yes the oppression of expression and individual free thinking for fear of having people play the much feared jazz or even the venomously despised rock n roll
In China neither. I'm in my 30s and am re-studying music theory for playing guitar.I find this video so helpful and regret having the pathetic music lessons I had when I was a kid.
Oh My God, through all my learning & studies, you have just demystified this fog that I have never seem to get my head around, and in part 2 I finally can understand the circle of fifths. Thanks for such a logical and simplistic explanation.
Oh Karen you are so gifted! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, youtubers! I'm learning so much, I thought I would never be able to learn because I can't afford private lessons and at this season of my life, so crazy busy( 4 children, husband, money issues, fatigue etc) It's been a blessing to come to your channel and feel I can achieve this dream of mine at my own pace. May the Lord bless you all.
Why I didn't find your videos before? I must say you have made everything so easy and understandable!! Your videos beat all the garbage out there on YoutTube. Thank you so much for helping us out.
A really good explanation for the chords and I'm still working on just having fun with learning and playing without thinking because I'm still new and I'm having a good time with all this wonderful information Thank you Karen!
Listen to me!,...Thank you follow making the video. I have been trying for years to map out music simply by ear. You made it very simple to understand. game changer...blessings
The dominant chord V is so important because the 5 note of the scale that is one octave higher has a harmonic resonant frequency to the 1 note of the chord. That is, when you strike middle C, the G string in the next higher octave also vibrates. So you can see now why it seems "natural" to play I-V-I.
To people complaining, I think this is a simple course, following conventions and rule of thumb for learning musicians. Its not the be all end all of music theory and I dont think its supposed to be.
The reason people complain about the basics is because they think that they know more than what they actually know. If they knew as much as they thought they knew, they would be more humble and not complain. The knowledgeable never complain about hearing the basics because every so often, they are reminded of something they forgot. He who complains about the basics of his craft, will be too limited to perfect his craft.
already said but, this is a basic class and done very well, end of story. surprising how many negatives comments for someone who obviously really cares about what she does...fantastic video...thank you...
exactly! lol half way through i said wow...this is how i got lost years ago in college....taking real private piano lessons with a teacher and learning the circle of fifths one key at a time is the real way to understand this. talk will only confuse the hell out you!
long time didn't follow the session , since that time my music theory improved a lot . always yours teaching were too advanced to me . lets see how good student l'm now ? always enjoy your class !!!!
This is in my opinion a good lesson for entry level chord structures. But don't get it confused with "rules." This is a great tool and teaches many fundamentals. The sky is the limit with chord structures, don't confuse this for rules. I am pretty sure the teacher doesn't mean this to be a rule book, but more of a guide to help young students easily navigate chords. These are not the only directions chords can go. 4-6 is often a sequence that happens and there are more, but this is helpful for beginners none-the-less.
Brilliant lady. I have 3 of the 4 semesters required in music theory to hold a degree in music - darn close to holding a degree in music. I hold a minor in music. And with that, nobody explained it this way.
Key and scale do not mean the same thing though they are used interchangeably. Key simply means Tonic. Scale is the subsequent pattern of notes from the Tonic. There is no such thing as a C scale. C is the key, major is the scale. As you may also have C minor, C dorian, C whatever.
I literally came to the comments when she said that, it does sound like shes teaching children and trying to keep it simple but telling them things which arent true probably wont help
U can use any note of the key of C as a tonic to use another scale, like playing the Em scale over the Em chord in the key of C. Its just to confusing to explain newcomers, she wanted to keep it simple.
Song at 1:10 -- Heart and Soul. Did you know that Hoagy Carmichael wrote the music? I've been playing jazz piano for over 50 years and I just discovered that recently. And, it has a bridge -- I never knew that. Yes, that 1-6-2-5-1 is very common.
I like this gal a lot. Great personality. If my piano teacher would have been her when I was 5 I might have stuck with lessons. Mine was so stuffy that I dropped out and learned guitar, steel guitar , banjo, mandolin and harmonicas by ear. I didn't stick with my lessons, so Iguess I will never amount to nothing. I didn't learn about the circle till I was fourty five.
@TheElle88 This is useful to know because in any one of the other 12 scales, say scale of the key of D for example, (D,e,f#,G,A,b,c#,D) if you were to use the first, fourth, and fifth notes of the scale (D,G,A), as roots and use the corresponding 3rd and 5th of the D-major scale, then each of the 3 roots and its 3rd and 5th will be major chords. In the key of D: [D,f#, a] is a D-major chord, [G,b,d] is a G-major chord, and [A,c#,D] is an A-major chord.
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This is how you teach. So encouraging and supportive and direct.
I can't believe how fantastic this woman is. She is an absolutely amazing teacher. Completely knows how to connect with other human beings to teach music in a way I've never seen before. She's a gift from God!
This lady is nothing less than awesome. I stumbled upon her while researching the 16251 progression. Talk about getting more than what you asked for! I wish I could find an instructor like Mrs. Ramirez in my hometown.
AMAZING!! I’ve known that music could be played with numbers for years, but never could find anyone to teach me about it.. So clear and easy to understand. Thank you so much.
Also, in order to understand it, you need to be comfortable with:
1. Major chord
2. Minor chord
3. Scale (specifically Major Scales)
4. Key
5. Intervals (specifically semitones and tones)
You are an absolute wizard to have worked out the ground rules of playing music without score. Wished I watched your a video decades ago. This would have saved me over a half century of struggling. Thank you from glued reader of printed music.
you're kidding man , theres nothing new here other than it being very clearly explained on a yt vid
all very available in books , especially those on jazz theory
Roman numerals are used to designate chords instead of numbers because Roman numerals can be written in both lower case and upper case form to ease distinction between the minor chords and the major chords of a scale, or key.
For example, C major scale chords would be arranged or categorized as:
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
C D E F G A B
Maj min min Maj Maj min min*dim
I ii iii IV V vi vii*dim
C D E F G A B
Maj min min Maj Maj min min*dim
I ii iii IV V vi vii*dim
C D E F G A B*dim
E - G - - - -
G - B - - - -
Upper case Roman numerals being Major chords and lower case Roman numerals being minor chords. If I see a iii chord and a V chord it’s immediately understood that I have a minor chord and a Major chord, respectively. But if I’m given those very same chords written numerically as a 3 chord and a 5 chord I’ll find it impossible to tell which is the minor chord and which is the Major chord unless I’m very familiar with the seven degrees of a scale that designate the chords of that scale.
Hope this doesn’t confuse and rather helps and clarifies the reason for and use of Roman numerals instead of numbers for chord degrees of a scale for those who are curious, or confused.
Thanks I wasnt aware of that.
Also isn't that to distinguish chords from harmony? For example, you can say V7 with the 7 in superscript. We know that it's not the VII chord, it's a 7th interval from the root note (actually a minor 7th). If someone were to just write "IN THE KEY OF C 1, 3, 5" on a chalk board and ask me what that was I would say it was a C major chord, not a chord I, iii, V progression.
also on piano a number distinguishes the octave of the note... like C6 or C8 or whatnot
@@CaseyVan
For a beginner, it’s easier to see and know that, I iii V represents a major, minor, major chord progression due to the large and small letters, or Roman numerals, respectively. But for that same beginner, although the numbers 1, 3, 5 might represent the 1 3 5 chord progression of the C major scale to them, that person, being new to the game, may forget and become confused that the progression follows the major, minor, major pattern, respectively, because there’s no distinction made through the use of numbers. A number is just a number, sort of speak. But with Roman numerals, they’re large and small letters so that an upper case letter represents a “major” chord and a lower case letter represents a “minor” chord. And that makes life a whole lot easier! The whole idea is to avoid confusion and ease operation. When you’re new to it, if you saw 1 3 5, you’ll be hard pressed to know which are the major chords and which are the minor chord in the progression. Whereas with, I iii V it’s almost immediately clear that you have a major, minor, major chord progression because you have an upper case, lower case, upper case letter progression, respectively. Makes life simple!
@@1stTHINGS1stZINX yeah that's convenient. You can't make a small and big number.
I have played guitar for many years but I learned to play by ear. I have never understood music theory and i have always wanted to know more about music theory when i stumbled onto Karen's lessons. I have really enjoyed her lessons . Karen has a beautiful personality and it shows that she really enjoys teaching. Thank you so much for these wonderful lessons Karen they have brought me a great deal of enjoyment. Most sincerely, George Nourse Caldwell, Idaho
Karen's teaching is so clear and simple!! She's amazing!
You, Mrs. Ramirez, are the most talented music teacher I’ve ever heard.
I COSIGN THAT.
Lady you are a legend. Just watched a couple of your RUclips videos. The light has switched on ...!
The 5th is 50% higher in frequency (A=440hz E=660hz) which is why it sounds good to the ear.
(only thing that sounds better or more in sync or in harmony- is an octave which 100% higher). What is called the 4th can be thought of as a minus 5th as it also has a 50% relationship to the tonic (F is the 5th below C just as G is the 5th above C).
Dear Karen, I have tried for years to play piano. Can't read music, I am slow my nature. But after following your lessons, I can now play and truly enjoy it. Thank you so very much for your help. I took lessons for a year and still couldn't play. Now I play with groups that come to out town and play along with them. Again, Thank you so very much. Glenn Nolan
I feel like I know her personally. She has the GIFT of sharing. She does wonders for the RUclips Community.
Thanks Karen and whoever posted all of the videos.
God Bless!
Not all musicians can be a music teacher and not all music teacher can be a good musician but you seem to have the both qualities...a professional musicians and a professional music teacher. congratulations
She's right. I watched this vid 2 years ago, and still remember her. Now all I need is a Wurlitzer!
Yes. I really love the tune. "Heart and Soul" it is! Now, I can get the sheet music. Thank you very much!
this channel is great,the information is so deep,ave been following this tutorials for about one month or so and I cant lie ave improved alot with the piano,Probably one of the best PIANO teachers that ave come across on the internet.GOD BLESS you for the great work you are doing,it really helps alot
I learned how to play "Happiness is a Warm Gun" by the Beatles in only a few minutes into this video. Thanks.
Hey! I love the way you teach......Your my kind of teacher.......I never had lessons, but When I was 17, I bought my first organ and started playing around with it, and within a month I was playing in church and loving every minute of it....the way you teach is somewhat how I learned to play.....I did teach myself how to read some notes just so I could learn the melody of a song....but sad to say, I haven’t sat down to an organ for 26 yrs....I do miss it.......
interesting points ,if anyone else needs to find out about best piano courses try EasyPianoLessons5.blogspot.com
Ive heard some interesting things about it and my work buddy got great results with it.
I’m using this for my guitar chord progressions and then expanding out from there. I wish I could be in this class! Thank you Karen!
Karen - Awesome, you make it so simple. I like the way you teach it.
A genuine thank you for confirming my belief that the key and scale are the same thing.
I don't know how is that in your countries, but at least in Poland they don't teach us harmony in public music schools, only classic music and playing notes. It's horrible, because knowing the mathematics of harmony would give the musicians so much power from their early years of learning :( at least we have RUclips. Thank you!
Very interesting post. So: you are saying.... that in Poland, they teach only what has been written.... but with knowing harmony you can write and play new music.... is this correct?
aha ! music nazis ! so desperate for classical robots , yes the oppression of expression and individual free thinking for fear of having people play the much feared jazz or even the venomously despised rock n roll
Absolutely. Theory has taken me up a level in musicianship.
In my school in England we weren't even taught anything about classical music. It was just doing covers of songs and essays on marketing etc 🙄🙄
In China neither. I'm in my 30s and am re-studying music theory for playing guitar.I find this video so helpful and regret having the pathetic music lessons I had when I was a kid.
You are the best TEACHER on how to play the PIANO EVER.
Oh My God, through all my learning & studies, you have just demystified this fog that I have never seem to get my head around, and in part 2 I finally can understand the circle of fifths. Thanks for such a logical and simplistic explanation.
You are a wonderful teacher! I highly appreciate yr video. Rgds from Spain
Oh Karen you are so gifted! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us, youtubers! I'm learning so much, I thought I would never be able to learn because I can't afford private lessons and at this season of my life, so crazy busy( 4 children, husband, money issues, fatigue etc) It's been a blessing to come to your channel and feel I can achieve this dream of mine at my own pace. May the Lord bless you all.
This fills a lot of gaps in my music theory knowledge. Thank you. You are a great teacher!
Mrs. Ramirez you are awesome. you gave us amazing learning here.
Just great. Such a perfect and enjoyable explanation of the music theory!
What I've learned in this video is more than a 3yr course, I'm blessed!
Why I didn't find your videos before? I must say you have made everything so easy and understandable!! Your videos beat all the garbage out there on YoutTube. Thank you so much for helping us out.
People like this deserve lots of respect and honor, they give their best to others with love. Love your videos, you've helped me a lot, thanks much
Your videos are great. Thank you!
KAREN YOUR A GREAT TEACHER, LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU IN A SHORT TIME, THE SKILL OF A GREAT TEACHER. ..THANKS
A really good explanation for the chords and I'm still working on just having fun with learning and playing without thinking because I'm still new and I'm having a good time with all this wonderful information
Thank you Karen!
Listen to me!,...Thank you follow making the video. I have been trying for years to map out music simply by ear. You made it very simple to understand. game changer...blessings
What a wonderful teacher.
The dominant chord V is so important because the 5 note of the scale that is one octave higher has a harmonic resonant frequency to the 1 note of the chord. That is, when you strike middle C, the G string in the next higher octave also vibrates. So you can see now why it seems "natural" to play I-V-I.
This lady is the business! How can you not be drawn to her?
Fantastic lesson! You explained it so well! Thank you for making this video. 1, 4,5 sound much easier than tonic, sub dominant and dominant. 😄
To people complaining, I think this is a simple course, following conventions and rule of thumb for learning musicians. Its not the be all end all of music theory and I dont think its supposed to be.
The reason people complain about the basics is because they think that they know more than what they actually know. If they knew as much as they thought they knew, they would be more humble and not complain.
The knowledgeable never complain about hearing the basics because every so often, they are reminded of something they forgot.
He who complains about the basics of his craft, will be too limited to perfect his craft.
Ya there is no way to cheat theory it takes most people a life time
Very nice presentation,straight to the point
Amazing!!! I believe I watched every video you made (older and newer).
great teacher. gifted really.
WOW we need more master-teachers as this greate woman!
I love the way you teach. Fantastic lesson!
You are the best music teacher ever!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this woman's teaching !
already said but, this is a basic class and done very well, end of story. surprising how many negatives comments for someone who obviously really cares about what she does...fantastic video...thank you...
I now understand what a diminished chord is. I love the way she teaches things.
Hear that? It's a penny dropping for me. Thanks Karen for sharing this knowledge.
exactly! lol half way through i said wow...this is how i got lost years ago in college....taking real private piano lessons with a teacher and learning the circle of fifths one key at a time is the real way to understand this. talk will only confuse the hell out you!
you made it sound amazingly simple Karen! Hugs thank you!
Karen, if you are still out there, Thank You!
This is insane! Absolute gold! Best music teacher ever!
Amazing teacher! Thank you!
Outstanding teacher!
This was very helpful, thanks for posting
your videos are easy to understand. I've been self studying on playing piano and so far, I am learning. :) thanks for he videos :)
Me too..... Anything you wanna share?
i do not know how she is doing it but her teachings are understandable and easy to try. learning a lot. Amazing teacher
I’ve watched tons of theories but this lady explained it way much better than any of this money making bloggers.
Thank you so much for this. You r the best
My mind has now been open to new possibilities to play piano and a new subscriber 😁
Why haven't I come across Karen before-awesome.
long time didn't follow the session , since that time my music theory
improved a lot . always yours teaching were too advanced to me .
lets see how good student l'm now ? always enjoy your class !!!!
Great teacher! Thanks for sharing!
Very intelligent mama! So inspired with your technical lesson on piano thanks so much.
happy chrismas & new year GOD BLESS YOU
Greatest Teacher!
This is in my opinion a good lesson for entry level chord structures. But don't get it confused with "rules." This is a great tool and teaches many fundamentals. The sky is the limit with chord structures, don't confuse this for rules. I am pretty sure the teacher doesn't mean this to be a rule book, but more of a guide to help young students easily navigate chords. These are not the only directions chords can go. 4-6 is often a sequence that happens and there are more, but this is helpful for beginners none-the-less.
Omg!! As a fellow piano player I've never been exposed to this concept. This is a great tool to teach beginners with. Thanks!😁
yes! especially adult students who wish to play right away!
You are a great teacher! A+
Love you and your teaching style
God what a frustrating i learn piano. Then now I got it. Thank you mrs!!
Brilliant lady. I have 3 of the 4 semesters required in music theory to hold a degree in music - darn close to holding a degree in music. I hold a minor in music. And with that, nobody explained it this way.
Thank you , your an amazing teacher
great i love this lady....what an angel
Big Thanks for this video, i learned a lot in just simple way of knowing this simple logic.
Great teaching. Thank you Ms.Ramirez I struggled with this in school
I really love your video so much Karen,,I connected the dots in my fragmented knowledge about chords
progression...tell me more....
im very much enjoying your this piano lessons wonderfull..thanks to you maam….
Well explained and you made it very easy to understand as well. Good teacher
Thank you, you are a genius!!!
This Lady is amazing.. Thank you so much..
Key and scale do not mean the same thing though they are used interchangeably.
Key simply means Tonic.
Scale is the subsequent pattern of notes from the Tonic.
There is no such thing as a C scale. C is the key, major is the scale. As you may also have C minor, C dorian, C whatever.
I literally came to the comments when she said that, it does sound like shes teaching children and trying to keep it simple but telling them things which arent true probably wont help
U can use any note of the key of C as a tonic to use another scale, like playing the Em scale over the Em chord in the key of C. Its just to confusing to explain newcomers, she wanted to keep it simple.
Should have said in the key of C major or Ionion mode to avoid confusion.
Nice, thanks for the information. I usually say, "in C major, A minor, D Dorian," not "in C scale." Nonetheless, nice information.
This is fantastic!!!!
Thank you! It is really helpful tips to know for chords progression
Thank you! This TOTALLY makes sense! I appreciate this. :D
Thanks Karen
This is great!!
you're such an amazing teacher
Song at 1:10 -- Heart and Soul. Did you know that Hoagy Carmichael wrote the music? I've been playing jazz piano for over 50 years and I just discovered that recently. And, it has a bridge -- I never knew that. Yes, that 1-6-2-5-1 is very common.
I like this gal a lot. Great personality. If my piano teacher would have been her when I was 5 I might have stuck with lessons. Mine was so stuffy that I dropped out and learned guitar, steel guitar , banjo, mandolin and harmonicas by ear. I didn't stick with my lessons, so Iguess I will never amount to nothing. I didn't learn about the circle till I was fourty five.
@TheElle88 This is useful to know because in any one of the other 12 scales, say scale of the key of D for example, (D,e,f#,G,A,b,c#,D) if you were to use the first, fourth, and fifth notes of the scale (D,G,A), as roots and use the corresponding 3rd and 5th of the D-major scale, then each of the 3 roots and its 3rd and 5th will be major chords. In the key of D: [D,f#, a] is a D-major chord, [G,b,d] is a G-major chord, and [A,c#,D] is an A-major chord.
Awesome teacher.
This is great stuff!
Thanks ; the light came on ..
Beautiful