The “RIKKI” chord

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Keith Horn

Ай бұрын

Analysis of the pre-chorus transition chord from Steely Dan's hit "Rikki Don't Lose That Number"

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@1oolabob Ай бұрын

As a rather casual fan of Steely Dan, I always assumed Donald Fagen played the main keyboard parts. But that moment of a little extra harmonic complexity definitely adds to the pretzel-y logic of the song. Thanks for the revelations!

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

I always thought the same until I heard this Michael Omartian interview. I assumed most SD keyboard parts were played by Fagen. It does make it a bit pretzel-y, doesn't it?

@wmeisel 4 күн бұрын

Keith - the algorithm just showed me this series of yours. What a fantastic idea for a series of videos! Best wishes to you.

@Keith_Horn 4 күн бұрын

Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying it.

@Ericstlaurent Ай бұрын

"I could talk about Clare Fisher all day" - yes please, clearing my schedule for that

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

The guy was a genius. I did a couple videos last year on Dancing Song. I'd like to do more.

@bassocanario Ай бұрын

Keith Horn "chord of the week" t-shirts with the "who dis?" and "mu cat" characters? Another great episode, thanks!

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Thanks! Merch would be cool - I've considered the mu cat actually!

@bassocanario Ай бұрын

@@Keith_Horn mu cat, yes😎😉

@addyd.3140 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the breakdown! I'd always meant to check out that little arp. I was sensing a dominant #9 situation , but that 13th had totally eluded me till now.

@addyd.3140 Ай бұрын

Also, if you get a moment, could you recommend a few albums of your favorite of Clare Fischer's work? I'm checking out the Hi Lo's now, amazing.

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Yeah that 13/b7 rub is a nice touch!

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

@@addyd.3140 Sure! I really like The Latin Side, A Family Affair (clarinet choir album), Just Me (solo piano), Blue Requiem, and Pacific Jazz - happy listening!

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Also - if you his Hi-Los work, you might like Rockin' In Rhythm - all vocal jazz!

@timball8429 Ай бұрын

It’s more of a broken chord because it’s an arpeggio. You could argue that it changes halfway to become a new chord.

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Totally. Would you call the second half E7 add 4 maybe?

@unclvinny Ай бұрын

Great episode, thanks. No exercises today! I guess that's ok, I never do them anyway...

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm phasing out the exercises section for now.

@room34 Ай бұрын

Ha… as soon as I saw the title I knew exactly what chord it was going to be. I agree that it sounds great all at once but it would definitely be too jarring on its own amidst all of the other simpler chords. It's a great transition though. I did a mashup arrangement for my band of this with "Song for My Father" (of course), and since we don't have a keyboard player, I get to play this arpeggio on bass. Sounds cool no matter how you do it!

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Nice! Do you play it up the octave on bass or down low?

@rickhood Ай бұрын

It's interesting how you use the word "part" a lot (5 part, 3 part) ...more than others I have watched. Probably that comes from composer/conservatory where you may be thinking that each note is, or could be, a separate voice or instrument? Love Steely Dan, truly unique.

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

I think you’re right. I suppose I think of each note as a part if it’s Interrelated individual voices/instruments or just a held chord by a piano or guitar.

@Strenuous1033 Ай бұрын

Excellent video. Consider using a de-esser on your voice and show a top-down of your fingers. More chords please! Can you try the opening to George Benson’s “Breezin’” please?

@Keith_Horn Ай бұрын

Good call on the de-esser. I've considered a top down keyboard shot, actually. Thanks for the recommendation - I'll check out the opening to Breezin!