Easy Way to Use the Circle of Fifths (Metal Songwriting Tips)

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Today, we're showing you a simple and easy way to understand how the Circle of Fifths works.
You'll also hear several examples on guitar in both major and minor keys, and mixing those chords together for songwriting.
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@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

***Turn your metal riffs, lyrics, and ideas into complete songs: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/

@Eyeballkid99 Жыл бұрын

One of the better, more understandable explanations for newbies. Didn’t think I’d ever wrap my head around this topic.

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

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@Douglas_I 2 жыл бұрын

I can't tell you how many times I've tried to figure out what was so great about the circle of fifths. Your video here made me FINALLY see the usefulness of it! Thank you very much! You earned a subscriber today!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate that! And really glad to hear this helped! We also now have a course called Metal Music Theory if you're interested in diving deeper: metalmastermind.com/metal-music-theory/

@michaeltaeffner3820 11 ай бұрын

The same for me. Now it makes sense.

@robhiles6660 2 жыл бұрын

That was the simplest, easiest, rundown on how to use the circle I've heard yet. Thank you, this is really helping my own music. Hey, how about a down and dirty on how to write a hook?

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

We'll definitely be doing something like that soon!

@nightfightsday 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, That's what I was thinking lol. Most people act like they're teaching method is easy to learn yet, it just sounds like gibberish to me lol. This is perfect for me. I even bookmarked this video so I can come back to it whenever I want. I'm a metalhead/musician so this is great!

@ajdayton101 2 ай бұрын

I play bass and just got into a band that's not metal, but a harder type of blues rock. All the songs are originals and heavier than the typical 80s and classic rock I've been playing. I have watched two videos on your channel and you have helped me so much. I have a great grasp of the circle of 5ths and how to pick notes for my bass runs.

@metalmastermind Ай бұрын

Awesome and glad this helped! We have have a bass course taught by Rich Gray (of Annihilator and Aeon Zen). It's metal, but concepts can be applied across all sub genres of rock and metal: metalmastermind.com/metal-bass-master/

@bfunkadelicmusic 11 ай бұрын

I fell in love with C#m when I learned 18 and Life when I was a kid.

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

Such a killer song to play!

@jesseknorr9815 2 жыл бұрын

MY GOD A lot clicked in my head with your explanation.. you're the fucking man

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, so great to hear that! I never understood this stuff either!

@indianriffmaster 2 ай бұрын

I have seen many videos on Circle 5th,But I finally Got It From This Video. Thank You Sir,Love from India 🇮🇳🙏

@metalmastermind 2 ай бұрын

Awesome to hear this helped! We also have a metal guitar course with new riffs in different keys if that's something you're interested in: metalmastermind.com/metal-riff-master/

@RTUvideoproductions 2 жыл бұрын

You made it simple enough for me to understand, finally I can use this tool. Thank you

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that! 🤘

@cj7496 Жыл бұрын

brother dont know if you will get this but i just came across your show here and want to tell u thank you i am 52 yrs old been plkaying for 30-35 yrs love mercyful fate love all the changes and timings the king and andy do ,no one has ever explained the 5ths like you i am literally crying riught nowcause wish i would known this a long time agoi brother thank you so much love youre shirt jeff fn shredder, thank you agaian yoyu dont even know how happy i am cant wait to see what happeens right now

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words (I also see you on the Jason Stallworth guitar channel, so thank you for the support on both!)

@threepe0 Жыл бұрын

It’s worth mentioning that A Minor for example IS C Major. They’re the same notes. Both scale and chord. Same thing, just starting on a different note. So play a C major scale, then play C major at the position three frets down but start on an A. Now you’re playing A minor. So just like a g# IS an Ab, a C Major IS an A minor. It’s all about perspective. Note that the circle of fifths lines up with your guitar strings…but at all frets. For example, fret your low string at the fifth fret for an A note. Now find your nearest d#. Instead of counting up from somewhere, look at the circle of fifths. Next pie slice from A is D. Next string after a is D. Up one fret for d#.

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Great info here, thank you for this!

@maklens9145 11 ай бұрын

I couldn't remember when was the last time i watch a video of circle of fifths. Just like other opinion this video makes it more simpler.

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

Yeah man we did our best to simplify 🤘

@Cobra-ky9bt 11 ай бұрын

Finally! Now it makes sense.

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

🤘🙏

@serdavezilla6494 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I've been away, my wife and I had our son a couple months back and have been super busy. I'll be binge watching what I've missed on both channels. Love all of your content bro.👍

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, congrats!!! And thank you for the support!!

@Dusan_Zdravkovic 11 ай бұрын

3:11 - It's the power of love!

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

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@martincooke9786 2 жыл бұрын

best description of circle of 5ths ever.watched so many videos on this didnt understand.thanka so much.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear this!

@jollz2492 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video dude. It’s really helped me understand how the circle of fifths works! Cheers from the uk!

@metalmastermind 2 ай бұрын

Glad this helped! We also have a metal guitar course that has riffs in different keys here: metalmastermind.com/metal-riff-master/

@michelleperuzzi230 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation. I've seen it in a book many times but only understood it with the major keys and corresponding note to each chord. Loved how you demonstrated how they work together.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

So glad this helped!!!

@rgat5150 Жыл бұрын

This really simplified a lot .

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Glad this helped!

@maxkilluminati8278 Жыл бұрын

The first Quarter of the Circle is „Nothing else matters“!

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

🤣 🤘 Love it!

@benjaminnorris5230 6 ай бұрын

Great stuff! I always thought of it as 1) playing with the guitar, 2) playing underneath the guitar, and 3) playing around the guitar.

@metalmastermind 6 ай бұрын

🤘

@thomascastrovillo9256 2 жыл бұрын

U go up by fifths , c no sharps . 5 steps up to g. First sharp f sharp. Another 5 steps d. F sharp and c sharp. Just keep moving up until u get to the flats. B e a d. Then the last 3 flats are the first 3 sharps flipped backwards. Just takes repetition to learn but is very important for musicians to know this. Great lesson Jason!!!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@cali410 2 жыл бұрын

Great stuff - really helpful - thanks!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

🙏 🤘

@thepumpkinking666 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome lesson as usual. 💪🏻👊🏻🤘🏻🎸

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Dude, we're so glad this helps!

@kylandsanders546 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this! Very helpful!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that! We also have a blog that goes into a little more detail here: metalmastermind.com/circle-of-fifths-explained/

@Lewkario 10 ай бұрын

Love the energy and simplistic delivery. Knowledge is power and my knowledge has now increased. Thank you!

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

🙏🤘

@chusamusic1409 Жыл бұрын

Dude, your a hero!

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this helped!

@christophercolling9392 2 жыл бұрын

This was really cool and easy to understand. Thanks for taking the time to teach this 🎸🤘🇬🇧

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that!!

@juliodefreitas157 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely awesome ❤❤

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

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@jackloganbill605 2 жыл бұрын

Great lesson from a great teacher. I know all this stuff but you make it real. Thanks.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, and we really hope that this helps simplify it to those who have a tough time with it!

@andersoncesario26 10 ай бұрын

Thank you once again Jason! Now it makes sense 🙌🤘🤘🤘

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

🙏🤘

@BrainDeadTX Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this! Now I finally get it 🤘

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Awesome, we're glad this helped!

@timothyleard 2 жыл бұрын

Great Stuff Jason, you're an awesome instructor 👍🤘

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I'm glad this helped!!

@Face_Of_Freedom Жыл бұрын

Great video! Helped me big time!

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that!

@eliasalejandrojimenezgouve211 8 ай бұрын

I loved this approach thank you so much!!!

@metalmastermind 7 ай бұрын

Glad this helped! Ken is the master of music theory and he has a complete course if you're interested in taking it further: metalmastermind.com/metal-music-theory/

@stanisawdebiec5856 7 ай бұрын

You are the best dude you just explained it like im 5 and you know what it worked thanks a lot

@metalmastermind 7 ай бұрын

Great to hear that 🙏🤘

@gm0826715 Жыл бұрын

You are a great person thanks so much

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

🙏 🤘

@blastcrater 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained. Very helpfull thanks

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that! 🤘

@markpilon6959 Жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen explaining the circle of 5ths

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that! We also have a course on theory that cofounder Ken Candelas teaches if that’s something you’re interested in: metalmastermind.com/metal-music-theory/

@TheGorillafoot 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have been spending some time trying to figure out this circle lately.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear this helps!

@TalesofGore337 9 ай бұрын

love c#m my fav chord

@metalmastermind 9 ай бұрын

🤘

@themetalgamingzone 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

🤘🏻

@haman_k 2 жыл бұрын

Why the fuck only 3k subs, this channel deserves 300k at least

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

We're growing!! And thank you 🤘

@haman_k 2 жыл бұрын

@@metalmastermind all hails to you sir

@nubuki1489 2 жыл бұрын

💥 this channel seriously deserves much more subs!..🔥👏 Wow💣 and the way of teaching all this material is not boring at all... it's METAL! 🤘🤘🏴‍☠️⚡ much Respect Edit: 8:32 Amazing song! 13:39 and that one too!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate that!! Also, check out our courses for metal musicians here: metalmastermind.com/courses/

@Trohawkk 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@metalmastermind 4 ай бұрын

🤘

@pedrojesus4819 2 жыл бұрын

Me being a absolute beginer this explanation was great. Thank you very much. Gretings from Portugal, and as you say keep it metal.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear this brother!

@deeforty Жыл бұрын

I love this guy

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

🙏 🤘

@Francob78 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see you interpret theory into playing….wether you like it or not, everyone who plays guitar is using theory… hopefully after this video many will look at theory not as the enemy but as a very helpful tool…. Heard some metallica round the 6.50 mark 😬😬🤘🏻

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly! We learned theory by default, and I hope this video simplifies it and makes it a little easier to understand!

@bryscorpio 2 жыл бұрын

Nice breakdown, easy to digest...

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's what we were going for!

@yuriyv4239 Жыл бұрын

amazing explanation of a complex stuff :) Thanks Jason, perfect ad always!

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Thank you and I'm really glad this helped! We also have a complete songwriting course if that's something you're interested in: metalmastermind.com/metal-songwriters-forge/

@yuriyv4239 Жыл бұрын

@@metalmastermind Definetely I am and going to purchase once have some holidays... But have rhe current studies in engineering domain to do... Maybe, this is just a request do some stuff on syncopation, accents, odd time signature changes and more on Death riffing. I am so in love in this area... After your videos I come to conclusion that theory is not a must but helps a lot...

@gabrielcanales4562 11 ай бұрын

Got it to 1k Likes! Thanks for the info man. You're the best yt guitar teacher

@metalmastermind 10 ай бұрын

We appreciate that! 🙏🤘

@technosaur505 2 жыл бұрын

Mr. Stallworth Thanks for Amazing guitar lesson ! ⚡💀⚡ 🤘👏 Would You please 🙏 do (or make a part of) some video explaining how to make cool ❄ black metal ❄ riffs with trim picking technique and the notes that will most likely to sound dark enough 😈

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome dude! That's a great idea for a near future video!

@jacob-zs9wc 19 күн бұрын

Good help. Thx

@metalmastermind 10 күн бұрын

🤘

@1138dyson Жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed that. Thanks Jason. It really helped understanding the circle of fifths.

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

It's a very neat way to connect the dots! I was always afraid of stuff like this until I dove in a little

@Archangel_Michaels Жыл бұрын

There's a TON more uses, I'll be posting a new vid on my channel

@liamjenkins82 Жыл бұрын

Nice explanation. As a bass player, self taught no theory kind of player. But i alwatlys remember anti clock wise is fourths and clockwise is fifths. No idea what that means though! Ha Thanks only just found your channel. Helpful stuff

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Awesome and yeah, it's great to come up with simple ways to understand this stuff. BTW, just released a similar video on modes: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nadopcKVxtqzeI0.html

@mikeolson4645 2 жыл бұрын

Cool T shirt!! \m/ Moving from outer circle to inner is called moving to the relative minor. Cmaj to Am makes Am the relative minor. And doing the reverse makes C, Am's relative major. The cool thing is You can play the notes in any relative minor chord over it's relative major counterpart and it will sound awesome.. IE: Play notes from an Am scale over a C maj chord and it's magic . And notes from the C maj scale will work over Am.. Good job Jason! \m/ \m/

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, brother Mike!

@therockinguitarman 2 жыл бұрын

Great t-shirt 💪🤘

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Love some Arch Enemy!!!

@Dusan_Zdravkovic 11 ай бұрын

4:39 - Paradise city.

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

🤘

@n0l1f3music 2 күн бұрын

Dope

@AnchoredSoulSband 2 жыл бұрын

I love this video

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, really glad this helps!!

@AnchoredSoulSband 2 жыл бұрын

@@metalmastermind it does

@R.E.A.P 2 жыл бұрын

Simplified for the guy who doesn't know theory, thank you and keep up the awesome work!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear that...Yeah, I never dove deep into theory (Jason here) but learning the basics can really help with the songwriting process, especially this particular method!

@R.E.A.P 2 жыл бұрын

@Metal Mastermind lol that's my name too. To clarify, I'm not a music theory guy.....so thank you for making this easier to comprehend.

@eyalarbuz5495 7 ай бұрын

Great video, love your channels. One correction though - when going left, its the 4th, not fifth... Keep up the good workm

@metalmastermind 7 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤘 Ken is our music theory expert and he recently put out a course here: metalmastermind.com/metal-music-theory/

@rockandrollisyourmom Жыл бұрын

Let's gooo

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

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@abdullahalsultan4652 2 жыл бұрын

It would be great if you go over modes next

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

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@thomasmuigai9935 2 жыл бұрын

The mirror of 5ths/4ths decoding the circle after 300+ years with its universal mnemonic device is in alternative to the circle of 5ths for those who find the latter a bit hard to understand and memorize.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

🙏 🤘

@danielevangelista2302 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man I am a beginner and a have a lot of curiosaty about power metal how get the soud of power metal style?! greate job greate channel?! Don't have much people explore metal theme from begginer. Congrats!!!

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kagenotatsumaki Жыл бұрын

I actually play around with C# Minor a lot, but I'm weird lmao

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

It's one of my (Jason, here) favorite keys to play in and I write a lot of acoustic music in this key as it allows for more open-string possibilities and full sound.

@rice64 Жыл бұрын

It took me so long to wrap my head around this concept. Your explanation by far is the most understandable I've come across! Thank you so much. You just got yourself a subscriber!

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Thank you and really glad to hear this helped!

@digikaininja5 2 жыл бұрын

how do we use scales and circle of fifths to make a metal riff/song?

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know that I'd be concerned with making scales into a song because then you run the risk of your song sounding like everything else. Instead, explore different notes and patterns, and create your own by experimenting. Music theory is great and all, but it can also cause you to overthink the process.

@pinx5976 Жыл бұрын

interesting to know the picking pattern of the part around 14:30....👍

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Just some alternate picked rhythms. I like to mix the down picking and alternate picking for different parts of songs

@pinx5976 Жыл бұрын

@@metalmastermind wish i could pick like this

@R.E.A.P 8 ай бұрын

Still the easiest and best example.

@metalmastermind 7 ай бұрын

🤘

@robsimmo 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, what determines the key if you are playing all six relative chords in the progression, is it the first chord you play in that progression

@TheMadComposer 2 жыл бұрын

It could be. It’s the chord that feels like it “finishes” or lays the foundation. We call this the tonic

@jonnyish6483 5 ай бұрын

Not sure if you'll see this comment, but thank u so much. This made perfect sense.

@metalmastermind 4 ай бұрын

🙏 🤘

@jeffpeterson5791 6 ай бұрын

I understand that going counter clockwise is fourths, clockwise fifths, count them.

@metalmastermind 6 ай бұрын

Yes. The basic concepts of using this in a practical way is the point of the video

@DiabloBranco666 11 ай бұрын

To the left is a 4th. 5 to the right, 4 to the left.

@metalmastermind 11 ай бұрын

🤘

@rajeshhkkapoor8549 Жыл бұрын

thank you for the lesson......was searching for using the circle in a metal setting....but please dont keep repeating stuff and show the chords on screen as u r playing for a better understanding

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

We have a blog post on this here if that helps more: metalmastermind.com/circle-of-fifths-explained/

@JustinWalker951 Жыл бұрын

I was gonna thumbs up for "don't fret", but the video is at 666 likes and I don't wanna mess that up

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

😅 🤘

@digikaininja5 2 жыл бұрын

it would be a lot more helpful if u show us the chords/notes as u play em ,on the screen

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Will definitely consider that for future videos!

@michaelaxton1446 2 жыл бұрын

Nice Shirt

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

🤘

@hierrogm Жыл бұрын

It goes 4 in reverse boss

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

Thank you...I'm sure I missed a few things here and there but was really trying to simplify it.

@hierrogm Жыл бұрын

Nice work though

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

🤘

@dudarino666 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, I'm just noticing. You and I pick almost the exact same. I hold my pick with basically a reverse of others. Angling my pick more towards myself. But just kinda naturally rotate it parallel with the string when doing hard or normal playing and the upturned method when faster picking is needed. Gallops, tremolo, scale runs, etc. Care to make a video on your technique? I used to get discouraged that I didn't pick like others and thought it held me back. Then I watched Chris Poland play and realized it wasn't a limitation but maybe just my style. Don't fight it. Sorry for the random comment.

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

I actually have a video on my guitar channel here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/q7WBZ7Sdkpa2iX0.html

@heaaarthat 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a pizza

@metalmastermind 2 жыл бұрын

Hungry now!!

@XNamelessXNill Жыл бұрын

This makes zero sense to me.

@metalmastermind Жыл бұрын

I would suggest re-watching the video and taking notes. And also pausing the video when you need to. Our generation has chosen to have an extremely short attention span. Set aside an hour or more to go through this, and also read some of the comments to see how it's help others...that may give you some motivation.

@XNamelessXNill Жыл бұрын

@@metalmastermind notes may help. I just didn't understand to be honest. My biggest confusion is being able to identify what note is what. I'm writing songs and I'll write an intro or something and I'm having trouble following them up or transitioning to them next part. Someone recommended I research this video.