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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Komentáře • 622

  • @musiciansinspired
    @musiciansinspired  Před 9 měsíci +175

    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 CZcams and concepts I think could be taught better. Expect more content coming your way!

  • @mkrugman
    @mkrugman Před 8 měsíci +457

    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
      @LavaBai Před 7 měsíci +6

      TOTALLY AGREE!

    • @LANKY123
      @LANKY123 Před 4 měsíci +3

      +1 brilliant presentation, the cleverest people are the ones who can present sometimes confusing concepts in an easy to understand manner.

    • @prabhukiranz
      @prabhukiranz Před 4 měsíci +3

      yes... I have been in and around this subject on CZcams 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
      @anamacedo3912 Před měsícem

      I totally agree, this video is my reference for learning the chords 😊 well done!

    • @KlittoD
      @KlittoD Před měsícem

      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
    @jakejacobs126 Před 9 měsíci +615

    Ive been doing this for most of my life and I can honestly say, this channel is the absolute truth.

  • @MidnightCrescent
    @MidnightCrescent Před 9 měsíci +214

    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
      @11kwright Před 8 měsíci +7

      100% agree as someone learning this stuff, self taught. A lot to take in but certainly doable.

  • @keirswaine2183
    @keirswaine2183 Před 26 dny +3

    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
    @El4568 Před 5 měsíci +15

    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

  • @enfp77
    @enfp77 Před 9 měsíci +26

    Blown away with you. This is SO CRYSTAL CLEAR!! 😭😭😭 You have such a gift. And THANK YOU FOR THIS BOOK!! OMGahhhh!

  • @Dr.Funknstein
    @Dr.Funknstein Před 7 dny +1

    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.

  • @diplodocus3
    @diplodocus3 Před 9 měsíci +22

    This video is going to be THE legendary CZcams 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)

  • @vivirutk
    @vivirutk Před 2 měsíci +8

    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!

  • @TheKing-kt8tv
    @TheKing-kt8tv Před 9 měsíci +79

    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"

  • @MrRagerPunk
    @MrRagerPunk Před 9 měsíci +7

    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

  • @AlvinHsinhungChen
    @AlvinHsinhungChen Před 9 měsíci +37

    This is the most rewarding one hour i spent on CZcams. The way you explain the theory is genius🎉

  • @amrizvi13
    @amrizvi13 Před měsícem +4

    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
    @lydierhan548 Před 3 měsíci +3

    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!

  • @pinkynote
    @pinkynote Před 9 měsíci +97

    This is incredible useful information for constructing chords. No-one can put it together better than you, Rob. Thank you so very much. Dee

  • @TheRedneckSage
    @TheRedneckSage Před 5 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @brazitalydelights569
    @brazitalydelights569 Před 15 dny +1

    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..

  • @sibalsekya
    @sibalsekya Před 7 měsíci +2

    I watch it many times and i give my time for seeing the advertisement as i try to say thanks for ur hard work 😊

  • @User-oc4zm
    @User-oc4zm Před 2 měsíci +2

    This is the truest, clearer, honest, simplest, detailed, compressed, and entertaining at the same time in one video. ❤

  • @ZCBeats1
    @ZCBeats1 Před 8 měsíci +6

    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.

  • @thespeedyyoshi
    @thespeedyyoshi Před 8 měsíci +6

    An impressive amount of information told in such a streamlined way and demonstrated flawlessly.
    Will definitely keep this in my piano handbook of videos ^^

  • @2freet
    @2freet Před 3 dny

    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.

  • @rcfixitall67
    @rcfixitall67 Před 6 měsíci +9

    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..
    😂

  • @nduduzonthutang4573
    @nduduzonthutang4573 Před 9 měsíci +29

    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.

  • @jrprado5038
    @jrprado5038 Před 8 měsíci +1

    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
    @Randomstuff77654 Před 18 dny +1

    This was so helpful thank you. Much easier to visualise chords now!

  • @nyakehkonneh
    @nyakehkonneh Před 9 měsíci +5

    This is 🔥. From basic to advance chord theory in an hour. Thanks 🙏🏿

  • @getsajal
    @getsajal Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is easily the most epic music learning videos Ive found on youtube. Kudos to you bruv. That was cleanly explained.

  • @mattburgess5697
    @mattburgess5697 Před 13 dny +1

    I’ve spent t 30 years playing guitar. Today I finally leaned what the stuff I’ve been reading means.

  • @queenbeauty6170
    @queenbeauty6170 Před 9 měsíci +2

    You are such a patient teacher, I really learned a lot from you. Thank you so much.

  • @AashnaAnandani
    @AashnaAnandani Před 7 měsíci +13

    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.

  • @Elwrt455
    @Elwrt455 Před 9 měsíci +11

    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

  • @sammathai761
    @sammathai761 Před 9 měsíci +2

    This video was exactly what I was looking for. Thank you! 🙏🏽

  • @travisludwig2948
    @travisludwig2948 Před 8 měsíci +3

    What an impressive teacher you are!! Perfect explanation and organized delivery of these concepts. Thanks 🙏

  • @thismoment57
    @thismoment57 Před 8 měsíci +5

    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! 🙏

  • @abrahamhopetemitope
    @abrahamhopetemitope Před 7 měsíci +2

    This is absolutely great! Such a phenomenal job. Thank you! ❤

  • @sheryllin4998
    @sheryllin4998 Před 9 měsíci +4

    Best chords explanation video ever! Thanks for creating this❤

  • @user-kx6zy6yt2i
    @user-kx6zy6yt2i Před 9 měsíci +2

    This is by far the best, most informative video on chords I've ever seen, bar none. Thanks!

  • @BrittoAmbrose
    @BrittoAmbrose Před 8 měsíci +1

    This video answers all my questions I had the last 20 years, thank you so much for posting

  • @MaxRiley
    @MaxRiley Před 9 měsíci +2

    An amazing work you've done here. Thank you

  • @Nonagon_Appraise
    @Nonagon_Appraise Před 8 měsíci +2

    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!❤

  • @krisolguy
    @krisolguy Před 5 dny +1

    Awesome ! This is very useful. Thank you.

  • @ThaoNguyen-og7gt
    @ThaoNguyen-og7gt Před měsícem

    Omg thank you so much for these formulas. Understand how these chords were formulated helps a great deal, rather than straight memorization.

  • @CirTap
    @CirTap Před 7 měsíci +4

    This is pure brilliance! Thanks you so much for putting this together ❤&🤗

  • @thegreengoblin3603
    @thegreengoblin3603 Před 3 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @kelechichukwueke7565
    @kelechichukwueke7565 Před 8 měsíci +1

    This is absolutely beautiful and simplified.

  • @NishanthSalahudeen
    @NishanthSalahudeen Před 2 měsíci

    Hands down, the most comprehensive coverage and step by step progression through the jungle. Thank you!

  • @philipsheard624
    @philipsheard624 Před 13 dny +1

    Thank you for this excellent tutorial x

  • @kishmalinao1233
    @kishmalinao1233 Před měsícem +7

    As a self-taught pianist, my brain is not braining

  • @gg_edelweiss
    @gg_edelweiss Před 8 měsíci +2

    I've checked a lot of videos on CZcams because I really wanted to learn the piano so bad, and this is the best Chord lesson I've seen here on CZcams!
    Thank you so much for sharing! 💯💯💖💖

  • @elijahoyaro3528
    @elijahoyaro3528 Před 9 měsíci +7

    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.

  • @barmalini
    @barmalini Před měsícem

    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!

  • @moyowinaleopaul6086
    @moyowinaleopaul6086 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Wow!!!🔥🔥 what an Amazing lesson from you great man. Much Appreciated, keep it up the good work 🙏🏾🙏🏾❤

  • @msou8400
    @msou8400 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Really easy to understand❤ Thank you for making this

  • @user-hq5mb9wt7r
    @user-hq5mb9wt7r Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

  • @Annemieization
    @Annemieization Před 3 měsíci

    This is the most clear anyone has ever explained chords THANK YOU!!!

  • @modernmichelangelo
    @modernmichelangelo Před 5 měsíci

    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.

  • @HaraldGilhuus
    @HaraldGilhuus Před 9 měsíci +1

    Excellent! This was quite an eye-opener to understanding chords!

  • @ATOVMUSIC
    @ATOVMUSIC Před 9 měsíci +2

    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.

  • @logicbug
    @logicbug Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @wtpwtp
    @wtpwtp Před měsícem

    Such a great & clear overview for a newbie! Thank you! Glad you returned after a long while!

  • @ViryPiano
    @ViryPiano Před 5 měsíci +1

    Man! You’re a life saver 🙏 This video is absolutely everything I always wanted to know! Thanks a lot!

  • @johnharte2729
    @johnharte2729 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Great lesson,l always wondered how it worked. I must watch it until it sinks in. I wish l had seen this years ago.theres a lot to take in.

  • @OSRS_KQs
    @OSRS_KQs Před 3 dny

    This video was legendary. I learned a ton!!!

  • @OlabodeIjamakinwa
    @OlabodeIjamakinwa Před 2 měsíci +1

    This amazing!
    Absolutely helpful!

  • @philemon15
    @philemon15 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you so much 🤝
    This video helps us to know all the chords.

  • @GetulioBessoni
    @GetulioBessoni Před 3 měsíci

    What a so comprehensive and so well explained class!! I had never seen before so complete and clear presentation about chords. Congratulations!!

  • @maris6843
    @maris6843 Před 4 měsíci

    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.

  • @1sava
    @1sava Před 9 měsíci +1

    By far and wide the best video on simple music theory!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @harleytwincam2
    @harleytwincam2 Před 9 měsíci +17

    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.

  • @darrellmyles6828
    @darrellmyles6828 Před 5 měsíci

    I began a self taught piano journey a month ago and this has been invaluable to me. Truly, thank you for this video.

  • @nady2296
    @nady2296 Před 9 měsíci +1

    What an excellently made and presented video. Congratulations and thank you for this :)

  • @Dante150_
    @Dante150_ Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thank you so so so much. Excited to learn from you!

  • @sjornales53
    @sjornales53 Před 2 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @toneseeker87
    @toneseeker87 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for the free handbook! You are very gracious sir. I will be using this to my students ❤

  • @andreaguerrerodelgado1501
    @andreaguerrerodelgado1501 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Amazing video, really. You helped me a lot understading this concepts that I've always struggled with

  • @emmanuelinalegwu3256
    @emmanuelinalegwu3256 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Thank you so much for this clarification. Exactly what I have been looking for. You made it look so very easy right now. You're a game changer for me. I'm grateful

  • @bubblegummusic6285
    @bubblegummusic6285 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Very very cool summary and concepts of thinking !! Thank you very very much for this !! 👌👍👍

  • @nwonknutirips1301
    @nwonknutirips1301 Před 8 měsíci

    Great lesson! Thank you for being concise.

  • @nirmitsrivastava8247
    @nirmitsrivastava8247 Před 8 měsíci

    What an explanation and presentation! Top class, not seen anywhere else. Congrats and thanks 🙏

  • @sofia.cardenas.english

    Amazing video. Thank you!

  • @user-pk9ci6hq1u
    @user-pk9ci6hq1u Před 9 měsíci +1

    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!

  • @wangxiaoclark
    @wangxiaoclark Před 28 dny

    Thank you very much. this is a very comprehensive course that summarize all the chords theory. It connects all the dots for me. Thank you!

  • @mizukieditz91
    @mizukieditz91 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Respect for this guy for making the handbook free for everyone❤️

  • @dunkman393
    @dunkman393 Před 4 měsíci

    Love this video. Gives you multiple perspectives on how to approach chord construction!

  • @nsksleeper
    @nsksleeper Před 6 dny +1

    I find this Video very help and good understand able. Thx for creating that

  • @thomaswhyte5107
    @thomaswhyte5107 Před 9 měsíci

    You explain and demonstrate superbly!!!

  • @preciousnorah5462
    @preciousnorah5462 Před 8 měsíci

    I love every piece of lesson that he does it improved me more in reading music notes...

  • @sibalsekya
    @sibalsekya Před 7 měsíci +1

    Thanks for the book! What very kind of you! 😤😭❣️

  • @markeugen
    @markeugen Před 3 měsíci

    The most logical, sensible video I’ve seen on this topic. I leave enlightened. Thank you!

  • @dzokpegloryson8620
    @dzokpegloryson8620 Před 9 měsíci +5

    This is so far the best music theory I’ve ever had keep it up plz❤

  • @ChristianSingles
    @ChristianSingles Před 9 měsíci +1

    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

  • @desaudain9897
    @desaudain9897 Před 7 měsíci

    I am soooo grateful I stumbled across your video! THISSSS was clear and concise teaching! Please know you are so appreciated!!!!!!

  • @ezekielochimana880
    @ezekielochimana880 Před měsícem

    really impactful thank you so much for this .

  • @victorm4778
    @victorm4778 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you very much for this great work it has really blessed me

  • @Droooooooog
    @Droooooooog Před 2 měsíci

    What a clean and informative presentation, thank you so much!

  • @unburriedtalents599
    @unburriedtalents599 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Wow, this is really helpful for a beginner like me. Thank you!

  • @tntjoinmyrnanachon9871
    @tntjoinmyrnanachon9871 Před 2 měsíci

    Very clear lesson.Thank you so much....from Philippines. Davao Oriental.

  • @PorshiaVonne
    @PorshiaVonne Před 9 měsíci +2

    What a treat 🤗 💜 we thank you so much for this incredible video 🏆 🥇