Learn EVERY Chord and Chord Symbol - The 7 Systems
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In this lesson, I teach you how to play every Chord and read every Chord Symbol by taking you through 7 Systems of thinking. Learning the concept of chords, and how they're notated (Chord Symbols), is the beginning to understanding "Chord Style" Piano Playing.
Timestamps
0:00 Introduction to Chords
2:16 Notes
4:04 Intervals
6:19 1st System
15:35 2nd System
28:14 3rd System
30:19 4th System
41:46 5th System
48:31 6th System
51:09 7th System
52:35 Recap
54:37 Chord Voicings
55:22 Next Steps
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@musiciansinspired 9 ай бұрын
Hey everyone, good to be back! 5 years is way too long. Here's the link to the Chord Formulas Handbook: musiciansinspired.lpages.co/chord-formulas-handbook/ I have a lot of content ideas in the pipeline. Concepts I still don't see on KZfaq and concepts I think could be taught better. Expect more content coming your way!
@carlmagnussen7773 9 ай бұрын
Very well done!
@ahmedzizi7810 9 ай бұрын
thanks ❤
@cicamancs8814 8 ай бұрын
Thank You very much!!!
@back-seat-driver1355 8 ай бұрын
When will the pipeline throw out its co tent, please?!?!
@back-seat-driver1355 8 ай бұрын
ähm, ... content!
@mkrugman 8 ай бұрын
This is absolutely astonishing. I've been at this for decades and this is the clearest and most comprehensive and succinct introduction to chords I've ever come across. In summary, it's an educational masterpiece. My compliments (and gratitude!) to the chef.
@LavaBai 7 ай бұрын
TOTALLY AGREE!
@LANKY123 4 ай бұрын
+1 brilliant presentation, the cleverest people are the ones who can present sometimes confusing concepts in an easy to understand manner.
@prabhukiranz 4 ай бұрын
yes... I have been in and around this subject on KZfaq since late 2000s -- and I have been checking now and then - and this Guy has it all so comprehensively - giving away so much info for free is like GOD sent...ahahaha.. thanks brother...!!!
@anamacedo3912 Ай бұрын
I totally agree, this video is my reference for learning the chords 😊 well done!
@KlittoD Ай бұрын
Where were you when I was an aspiring piano player with, what I know now, a bad teacher? I learned more about this in a 30min video than 3 years piano lessons.
@jakejacobs126 9 ай бұрын
Ive been doing this for most of my life and I can honestly say, this channel is the absolute truth.
@leoniea138 9 ай бұрын
Awesome ❤
@bryantallen5584 9 ай бұрын
facts
@chubbster1969 9 ай бұрын
High Praise bro! I've been following you for years myself
@iam_myster_e 7 ай бұрын
Facts bro & this ish is free! Unbelievable
@MidnightCrescent 9 ай бұрын
This has got to be the most straight forward and comprehensive explanation for chords and their notation that's (relatively) friendly and understandable for new learners on the entire internet.
@11kwright 9 ай бұрын
100% agree as someone learning this stuff, self taught. A lot to take in but certainly doable.
@keirswaine2183 28 күн бұрын
He is a tasteful pianist as well as a clear and knowledgeable educator. A relief to find a genuine musician who actually knows what he's talking about and can present useful material rather than the often confused and mediocre material available.
@El4568 5 ай бұрын
I just happened to stumble across your video.. I am a private teacher in my 56th year of teaching…yes I am passionate about teaching. I explain to my students everything you are showing in your video. And I create worksheets and videos to show this. Your video is much better looking than mine. Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Ellie
@Dr.Funknstein 8 күн бұрын
This has been the most informative, densely packed and useful content on music education ive consumed in probably 10 years. Respect you so much for teaching this in such a perfect manner.
@vivirutk 2 ай бұрын
Good morning! I have been study music chords for over 5 months and I failure to reach my goals. Today (3-16-24) I found your video (and thank you very much for the free handbook, it means a lot to me) and my music prospect has change from D to A. Thank you for you kindness attitude to share that knowledge. It help me a lot, you do not have idea. Now, I feel more confident to be a successful person in my classes goals. God bless you!
@enfp77 9 ай бұрын
Blown away with you. This is SO CRYSTAL CLEAR!! 😭😭😭 You have such a gift. And THANK YOU FOR THIS BOOK!! OMGahhhh!
@TheKing-kt8tv 9 ай бұрын
As a jazz musician, this is amazing! I would suggest making a part 2 to this video using some basic standards implementing your teachings, and also making a part 2 of how you can learn to comp using simple block chords and maybe teaching basic alternate voicing that a typical jazz pianist would use! Similar to your intro of "Someone to Watch Over Me"
@diplodocus3 9 ай бұрын
This video is going to be THE legendary KZfaq lesson about chords for coming years. (And I can't explain how timely this video was for me) (Also, this was posted after a 5 year gap? wow)
@MrRagerPunk 9 ай бұрын
I've watched soooo many videos, understood them, understood theory, have 2 years of music school and theory, school band, my own bands, 50+ concerts but man, this video gave me much more
@amrizvi13 Ай бұрын
It's like the brain is receiving everything you are saying. Can't thank you enough. Bless you bro. Keep up this awesome work ❤
@lydierhan548 3 ай бұрын
After spending several days streaming videos to learn about the basic piano system to help me progress, this is the best one. The instructor broke down the system progressively and incrementally built the learning based on the previous knowledge. You will find ease in listening and understanding without the need to stop the video and wonder about an unfamiliar term that suddenly pop up from the instructor which makes you go somewhere and search an answer. Apparently, that was what I did in other videos, not this one. Thank you very much!
@AlvinHsinhungChen 9 ай бұрын
This is the most rewarding one hour i spent on KZfaq. The way you explain the theory is genius🎉
@kishmalinao1233 Ай бұрын
As a self-taught pianist, my brain is not braining
@zenon1177 Күн бұрын
real
@pinkynote 9 ай бұрын
This is incredible useful information for constructing chords. No-one can put it together better than you, Rob. Thank you so very much. Dee
@brazitalydelights569 16 күн бұрын
Man... What can I say.. You really gave us a clear, grammatical projection of the piano theory. I am an absolute beginner and with this video I have all I need to learn with clarity and really metabolize all these intricate concepts. I huge thanks for you dedication and time spent for all of us. Absolutely sublime..
@TheRedneckSage 5 ай бұрын
This my second comment about this video because i NEED you ti understand just how DIFFERENTLY you have been able to put this all together with the CLEAREST MOST LOGICAL associations that has probably ever been written. Think about this: music books and textbook companies have FOR YEARS tried to accomplish what you have done here. Please dont discount this for exception because it is similar to how you were taught it. Maybe so but probably over months not in ONE HOUR! TRULY A SPECIAL METHOD. May you become wealthy for your contribution to society.
@User-oc4zm 2 ай бұрын
This is the truest, clearer, honest, simplest, detailed, compressed, and entertaining at the same time in one video. ❤
@rcfixitall67 6 ай бұрын
I just want to say, "Thank You!!!!"...your knowledge of music theory and concepts, and your ability to easily present and explain them in a comprehensive manner, is, in my opinion, "unsurpassed". I mean, there are others out there that probably have equal to or similar knowledge of the subject matter and I'm sure a lot of us are familiar with them by name, and they're good people, however, I sincerely don't think any of them teach as well as you do. I've learned so much so quickly simply watching your video. I have referred so many people to this video, and they too by their own admission say they've learned so much so quickly. I not only have a solid grasp of Music theory and chord structure but I can literally apply it and I can play better and I can play pretty much any song on the piano.... And I've only been playing self-taught for about a year! Thank you again I look forward to more of your content.. 😂
@2freet 4 күн бұрын
This is an amzing video, in every aspect. It shows that you are a perfectionist and I can‘t imagine how many takes and small adjustments you made to be happy with the result. Just wow.
@AashnaAnandani 7 ай бұрын
I can't thank you enough for clarifying these foundational concepts that have been overly complicated by mostly everyone. You have made me gain more faith in myself and made me believe that I can actually do this, no words to explain how relieved I am right now. Thank you so so much.
@ZCBeats1 8 ай бұрын
I think it’s important to add that when omitting notes you can very well omit the root note of the chord so long as the bass player is covering that note, for example if a song has a Cmaj7 in it, the guitar player could just play an Em7 chord and the bass player could play a C note and the listener would actually hear a Cmaj7 being played. It’s actually very useful to do this in a song I feel it frees up space in the lows mids and prevents muddiness (clashing of frequencies) it could be used this way in a song: during verses the guitar could just be playing an Em7, but during the chorus for could then switch to playing a Cmaj7, along with the C on the bass for added energy.
@ATOVMUSIC 9 ай бұрын
I HAVE TO SAY... I PLAY KEYS ALREADY AND STILL FOUND SO MUCH REINFORCING KNOWLEDGE AND JOY FROM YOUR METHOD OF TEACHING. AMAZING VIDEO... GREAT JOB. ADAM IVORY.
@nduduzonthutang4573 9 ай бұрын
Wow, I've learned so much in an hours time,. You indeed have the gift of summarizing complex terms and make them understand able to myself a beginner. The best I've seen so far.
@barmalini Ай бұрын
I'm so glad I found your video at the very beginning of my piano learning, I feel like in one hour I've learned so much that might otherwise have taken weeks or months. Thank you so much!
@getsajal 8 ай бұрын
This is easily the most epic music learning videos Ive found on youtube. Kudos to you bruv. That was cleanly explained.
@ThaoNguyen-og7gt Ай бұрын
Omg thank you so much for these formulas. Understand how these chords were formulated helps a great deal, rather than straight memorization.
@travisludwig2948 8 ай бұрын
What an impressive teacher you are!! Perfect explanation and organized delivery of these concepts. Thanks 🙏
@Elwrt455 9 ай бұрын
The best piano tutorial in chord theory! Thank you I have been praying for a system or formula for understanding extended (7, 9, etc.), augmented, diminished, etc. Chords
@mizukieditz91 7 ай бұрын
Respect for this guy for making the handbook free for everyone❤️
@nyakehkonneh 9 ай бұрын
This is 🔥. From basic to advance chord theory in an hour. Thanks 🙏🏿
@thespeedyyoshi 8 ай бұрын
An impressive amount of information told in such a streamlined way and demonstrated flawlessly. Will definitely keep this in my piano handbook of videos ^^
@sjornales53 2 ай бұрын
I know how to play the piano reading notes and I play guitar with chords since the era of the Beatles but notes for classical pieces for guitar solo. Never had formal studies of music theories just what our mom taught us when were little, basic note reading. I wanted to learn how to play chords on the piano many lead pieces but never understood nor managed to play chords on the piano for a simpler way of playing a variation of any piece. I've seen so many videos and this is best , clear explanation and well illustrated that I have encountered right from the beginning of your video .❤ ❤❤❤🎉. Finally, I understood all those numbers. I've been wanting to play my compositions from my guitar to the piano. Thank you very much! You are indeed a great gifted teacher.
@modernmichelangelo 5 ай бұрын
This is honestly one of the most helpful tutorials I’ve ever watched. Simple, easy to understand, and straight to the point. For a while I’ve been wanting to know how to play more complex inversions/voicings of chords but wasn’t sure where to start. I really want to be able to play jazz and often times the chords I’ve seen people playing confused the heck out of me, but you made it easier for me to understand. Thank you so much for this, and I will always come back to this video whenever I need to review something.
@thismoment57 8 ай бұрын
Great workshop! Been through it twice already (while using my keyboard). Probably will come back to it. Got your excellent Chord Formulas Handbook. Thank you so much! 🙏
@elijahoyaro3528 9 ай бұрын
I am a beginner in music, and would a test that you are a great teacher. Covered so much in a short time that I could read jargon that are difficult to understand. Truly greatiful.
@user-hq5mb9wt7r 5 ай бұрын
Your way of explaining all of the keys chords and symbols is the easiest to understand. You did and excellent job! You made me feel like it was easier than I thought as you were patiently and effectively breaking it down. Thanks. Now that's what I call building the proper foundation in understanding the basics of the piano keys.
@logicbug 4 ай бұрын
This is by far the best, most concise and complete chord tutorial I have ever seen/heard in 44 years of playing guitar and keyboard by ear with only basic chords. I'm very happy to have found this and will watch it many times more. Thank you! Wonderful job.
@gg_edelweiss 8 ай бұрын
I've checked a lot of videos on KZfaq because I really wanted to learn the piano so bad, and this is the best Chord lesson I've seen here on KZfaq! Thank you so much for sharing! 💯💯💖💖
@user-kx6zy6yt2i 9 ай бұрын
This is by far the best, most informative video on chords I've ever seen, bar none. Thanks!
@queenbeauty6170 9 ай бұрын
You are such a patient teacher, I really learned a lot from you. Thank you so much.
@darrellmyles6828 5 ай бұрын
I began a self taught piano journey a month ago and this has been invaluable to me. Truly, thank you for this video.
@jrprado5038 8 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much. I highly appreciate the detail put into the video and handbook. Also the clarity and consideration for different ways of learning the chords 😊
@Randomstuff77654 19 күн бұрын
This was so helpful thank you. Much easier to visualise chords now!
@sheryllin4998 9 ай бұрын
Best chords explanation video ever! Thanks for creating this❤
@MaxRiley 9 ай бұрын
An amazing work you've done here. Thank you
@wtpwtp Ай бұрын
Such a great & clear overview for a newbie! Thank you! Glad you returned after a long while!
@BrittoAmbrose 8 ай бұрын
This video answers all my questions I had the last 20 years, thank you so much for posting
@mattburgess5697 14 күн бұрын
I’ve spent t 30 years playing guitar. Today I finally leaned what the stuff I’ve been reading means.
@kelechichukwueke7565 8 ай бұрын
This is absolutely beautiful and simplified.
@NishanthSalahudeen 2 ай бұрын
Hands down, the most comprehensive coverage and step by step progression through the jungle. Thank you!
@Annemieization 4 ай бұрын
This is the most clear anyone has ever explained chords THANK YOU!!!
@sammathai761 9 ай бұрын
This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! 🙏🏽
@Nonagon_Appraise 8 ай бұрын
The other day i wished there was a video explaining chords and chord symbols on a piano perfectly and clear and what more could I ask for, thank you so much!❤
@msou8400 9 ай бұрын
Really easy to understand❤ Thank you for making this
@GriotXMusic 7 ай бұрын
I am a complete novice with the piano and music theory and I must say this video was so so so informative and helpful on my journey to becoming a pro ! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH !
@thegreengoblin3603 3 ай бұрын
THE MOST important take away from this video for me is the walkdown, i used to think it's all about top most note to carry the melody but you made it easier for my little brain to comprehend.
@ithink4185 8 ай бұрын
im a beginner, i was afraid if i could ever understand the chords. you made it very easy and understandable in a single video. i should express my gratitude to you..thank you so much.
@abrahamhopetemitope 7 ай бұрын
This is absolutely great! Such a phenomenal job. Thank you! ❤
@alyssadodson2175 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for your work. Just through this video, I am playing simple pieces with chords and I am having a wonderful time. Thank you for your clarity in teaching. My piano teacher (who teaches at Mannes in NYC) said she has never seen someone learn chord playing so quickly. She was thrilled! I am inspired to continue practicing and look forward to learning with you more. Thank you!
@sibalsekya 7 ай бұрын
I watch it many times and i give my time for seeing the advertisement as i try to say thanks for ur hard work 😊
@maris6843 4 ай бұрын
In just the first six and a half minutes I learned so much to help me start. Thank you for such a thorough video. I'm looking forward to finishing it.
@philipsheard624 14 күн бұрын
Thank you for this excellent tutorial x
@robacheni 7 ай бұрын
Rocked my mind. Great job!!
@OlabodeIjamakinwa 2 ай бұрын
This amazing! Absolutely helpful!
@HaraldGilhuus 9 ай бұрын
Excellent! This was quite an eye-opener to understanding chords!
@GetulioBessoni 3 ай бұрын
What a so comprehensive and so well explained class!! I had never seen before so complete and clear presentation about chords. Congratulations!!
@krisolguy 6 күн бұрын
Awesome ! This is very useful. Thank you.
@sibalsekya 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for the book! What very kind of you! 😤😭❣️
@sofia.cardenas.english 26 күн бұрын
Amazing video. Thank you!
@user-pk9ci6hq1u 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video and the free handbook. Most of it is well over my head, as I am a raw beginner and have reached a saturation point, but it all makes perfect sense, and I'm sure it will come into focus as I'm able to absorb more information. As a retired typesetter, I must say I'm impressed by the handbook-very nice layout. Well done!
@Dante150_ 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so so so much. Excited to learn from you!
@OSRS_KQs 5 күн бұрын
This video was legendary. I learned a ton!!!
@d83f90 Ай бұрын
This is so good. Thank you for this.
@aleksandrlukin565 4 ай бұрын
Wow! Excellent video!!!
@1sava 9 ай бұрын
By far and wide the best video on simple music theory!!! Thank you so much!!!
@Beginning497 9 ай бұрын
I think this is called instantantly falling in love with music...... im a little busy, so i play a few songs by hearing only with the melody, and for the cords, i will see youtube.... i have searched what a cord is, and how many types are out there? But no clear explanation..... this video is so good that i am watching it with full concentration..... before this, i thought to lay down and just sleep after watching enough youtube videos..😂..... finally gotacha man .....love you.... and can u pls do some videos on how to play the cords with the meoldy ...... it would be a great help for my improvement in music❤
@Coleknox67 8 ай бұрын
OUTSTANDING VIDEO INSTRUCTIONS! BRAVO!
@user-vs4nz9mo8d 3 ай бұрын
I’m not even halfway through the video (constant pausing, note taking, recap) but I just had to come here and say thank you so much for all the time and effort you put in to make this class. Literally shines through and the way you cover over everything has left me with ZERO questions so far!! Which is very helpful and amazing because usually I’m still left with so many questions with other videos haha. Very grateful for ya!
@moyowinaleopaul6086 8 ай бұрын
Wow!!!🔥🔥 what an Amazing lesson from you great man. Much Appreciated, keep it up the good work 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤
@harleytwincam2 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Your video on how to play every chord was just fantastic. It is the most comprehensive guide to chords that I have ever seen. And it was presented in a way that really made sense. The handout is also a great resource. I will be letting my friends know about it so they can utilize this excellent resource. Thank you so much for making the chords video. I can't wait to see what you have in store for your viewers next.
@natalieduszynski2222 5 ай бұрын
Genius is making the complex simple. Very easy to follow. Thankyou!
@user-zv1in1lz6x 4 ай бұрын
This is an amazing class. Thank you so much for sharing.
@thomaswhyte5107 9 ай бұрын
You explain and demonstrate superbly!!!
@markeugen 3 ай бұрын
The most logical, sensible video I’ve seen on this topic. I leave enlightened. Thank you!
@Droooooooog 2 ай бұрын
What a clean and informative presentation, thank you so much!
@Sharpened_Spoon 2 ай бұрын
Amazing presentation and reasoning. Thanks!
@ViryPiano 5 ай бұрын
Man! You’re a life saver 🙏 This video is absolutely everything I always wanted to know! Thanks a lot!
@user-fm5jt2rk5h 9 ай бұрын
This Channel is on FIRE 🔥🔥🔥 please keep doing it !
@dzokpegloryson8620 9 ай бұрын
This is so far the best music theory I’ve ever had keep it up plz❤
@billhasty5197 9 ай бұрын
Rob, Welcome back, we have missed you. Ready to learn something new. Thanks. Great Lesson.
@musiciansinspired 9 ай бұрын
Thanks! Will be experimenting with different types of content for the "new KZfaq"
@nirmitsrivastava8247 8 ай бұрын
What an explanation and presentation! Top class, not seen anywhere else. Congrats and thanks 🙏
@ladyman2012 9 ай бұрын
Great Help!
@CirTap 7 ай бұрын
This is pure brilliance! Thanks you so much for putting this together ❤&🤗
@ChristianSingles 9 ай бұрын
Excellent detail and impressive detail as well. I’ve learned keyboard chords by lowering various notes to form a chord from my guitar manual but this is far better and in-depth
@christinedai2915 3 ай бұрын
So clear, so useful
@desaudain9897 7 ай бұрын
I am soooo grateful I stumbled across your video! THISSSS was clear and concise teaching! Please know you are so appreciated!!!!!!
@zimmerslanding8220 5 ай бұрын
Excellent, just an excellent description and explanation - thanks.