Music Theory Masterclass 1: Drilling the Basics

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  • In this first Music Theory Masterclass we will drill the basics of music theory.
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  • @quailstudios
    @quailstudios Pƙed 3 lety +220

    I Don’t Play Loud Music At Lunch - brilliant! Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian, Locrian.

    • @naturligfunktion4232
      @naturligfunktion4232 Pƙed 3 lety +9

      I Didnt Pee, Leave Me A Lone hehe

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios Pƙed 3 lety +4

      @Bradford Not Your Cousin Leigh You know what? I like this even better. :)

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios Pƙed 3 lety

      @@rowotan7367 ;)

    • @quailstudios
      @quailstudios Pƙed 3 lety

      @@naturligfunktion4232 OK. Don't think I'll use this one.

    • @jessiegaray2802
      @jessiegaray2802 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      Ok to simply understand music what is do re mi fa so la ti do?

  • @lyzi1792
    @lyzi1792 Pƙed 3 lety +643

    Timestamps
    1:11 Basic triads formulas
    3:56 other types of triads
    7:39 concentrated listening
    8:50 cord - Scale relationships
    14:48 modes
    17:45 grouping
    18:28 seventh cords
    24:59 minor Scale cords
    27:47 modes in minor Scale
    29:09 A Melodic minor and harmonic minor
    35:20 questions

  • @An_Cat_Dubh
    @An_Cat_Dubh Pƙed 3 lety +106

    Here is a way to think about the term, "suspension" - everything in Western music centers around tension and resolution. Avoiding use of the major/minor 3rd suspends resolution - we are left hanging, waiting for the resolution to a comfortable sounding 3rd. Until we hear the inclusion of a major or minor third in a chord, we experience a musical tension, or "suspension".

    • @ehurckes
      @ehurckes Pƙed 2 lety +4

      TY. Super helpful.

    • @bdDoppler
      @bdDoppler Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Really nice explained and way easiert to memorize

    • @billpetrello8955
      @billpetrello8955 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      WHOA! Awesome!

    • @DivaInTheWoods
      @DivaInTheWoods Pƙed 2 lety +4

      Thank you! Storytelling explanations paint the picture my brain needs!

  • @bobbyblevins5731
    @bobbyblevins5731 Pƙed 3 lety +225

    I played the guitar, when I was a teenager into my 20s. I hit a wall using tabs, and gave up on it for a long time. I'm in my mid 30s now, and picked it back up, and hit the same wall. I got on CZcams searching for the answer. Then I found your channel, and using what I've learned from your teachings I was able to break through that wall. I am so grateful for the knowledge that you have passed on to me. I am once again in love with music, and have the enthusiasm for it that I had as a teen. I am wonderfully lost in the rabbit hole that is music. I can't wait to get your book, and ear training program. I whole heartily thank you for what you do, and have nothing but respect for you.

    • @mattd8325
      @mattd8325 Pƙed 2 lety +5

      oh brother! I am on the same journey (similar age!). It's such a joy to get a new understanding of the basics and feel so much freer to create my own music!

    • @travisjoyner5927
      @travisjoyner5927 Pƙed 2 lety +3

      Late thirties here and just now learning stuff I should've picked up when I was a teenager trying to play tabs. Sucks to realize how much time we've lost.

    • @ibleedoranbla
      @ibleedoranbla Pƙed 2 lety +4

      This sounds exactly like my story. I started playing at 22 and quit at 27 out of frustration. I'll be 36 in 2 months and I just picked my guitar back up 2 weeks ago. My drive to finish what I started is higher than it's ever been.

    • @MishaPitsenko
      @MishaPitsenko Pƙed 2 lety

      I’m right there with you and in my 30s. Always wanted to be able to learn songs on the fly when playing with people. Also writing songs without guessing if I’m in key.

    • @PamelaContiGlass
      @PamelaContiGlass Pƙed 2 lety +3

      I actually played all my life, but some concepts I only truly understood after listening to Rick. Concept that I had to study at conservatory but I never truly understood. I am glad you got back into music. It's a gift that keeps on giving. My only regret? That youtube wasn't around when I learned in the 70s. There are things that I learned back then but took me weeks to figure out that today I'd find 10 videos to help along.

  • @exquisiteoath
    @exquisiteoath Pƙed 3 lety +146

    Worrying about having too much music theory in your skull is like a carpenter worrying if they have too many tools. Thanks for another great lesson Rick.

    • @ghost11282
      @ghost11282 Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +2

      Glad you posted that

    • @Yu-Fei-Hung
      @Yu-Fei-Hung Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +3

      Is this going to be on the exam?

  • @gerto4812
    @gerto4812 Pƙed rokem +76

    Rick has to be one of the best humans on the planet. Besides his kind demeanor. His generosity of sharing exquisite knowledge is amazing. We’re blessed to share this timeline with you good sir

    • @RolanTHUNDER
      @RolanTHUNDER Pƙed 5 měsĂ­ci +2

      100%. He's so humble as well. He is a blessing to us music folk :)

  • @tomcooperonline893
    @tomcooperonline893 Pƙed 2 lety +47

    I'm trained as a drummer but am a self taught piano and guitar player. I've tried lessons on both a couple of times. I've learned more in 3 minutes in than in all the lessons I ever took. Rick is amazing.

  • @brbrshpr7763
    @brbrshpr7763 Pƙed 3 lety +63

    I was a music education major in college but lost my passion for music shortly after graduating. Recently I took up the guitar again after a 30+ year absence from it and started watching your videos. You've reignited my love for music and I thank you. Keep doing what you do, you are making a difference.

  • @magicrobharv
    @magicrobharv Pƙed 3 lety +428

    I am 61 years old. If I would have had lessons like these in the eighties and nineties, life would have been so much easier musically. Rick you ROCK !!!

    • @andrestrat
      @andrestrat Pƙed 3 lety +8

      I could have written the exact same line word for word!

    • @joliveres
      @joliveres Pƙed 3 lety +11

      I'm just over 50 and wish I had access to Rick's videos when I was a teen, but at least I have them now!

    • @jeffwalther
      @jeffwalther Pƙed 3 lety +5

      Exactly for me also!

    • @julierood1228
      @julierood1228 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      Yep, that's me!

    • @KenNickels
      @KenNickels Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@KP-by4eu Right.

  • @ravenconacher
    @ravenconacher Pƙed 3 lety +148

    I think you are in my top 10 most influential musicians. Thank you for sharing.

  • @steved2112
    @steved2112 Pƙed 3 lety +174

    I now realize what a mistake it is to think of Rick Beato as my music teacher. He is so much more than that.
    Of course you're going to learn everything you need to know about music if you listen to Beato. But you're also going to learn about philosophy, attitude, and life skills. A lot of great musicians have a gift. Rick Beato *is* a gift.

  • @michaeljosephbrumo157
    @michaeljosephbrumo157 Pƙed rokem +17

    I wholeheartedly believe that this man's material should be made official school curriculum at all levels.

  • @deanathan
    @deanathan Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I’m a basic, stereotypical-self taught guitarist. I didn’t have a smartphone growing up and I didn’t have a laptop or desktop. I had a guitar and an old chord book with some Beatles songs in it. With people like you and the tech we have today, I don’t think there has been a better time to be a musician and/or learn an instrument. Thank you Rick. Your content is actual gold. I’m definitely going to support this channel bc I’m in serious need of theory help and ear training. Thank you for everything you do Rick.

  • @jonathanlane5432
    @jonathanlane5432 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    Rick, I’m not a musician. I can’t play any instruments but I am a big music lover, all types. And although most of what you say is totally foreign to me, I find your tutorials fascinating.

  • @masterbuilder3166
    @masterbuilder3166 Pƙed rokem +2

    Rick, I’m new to your channel and in one week I’ve learned more than I have in 5 years. I can’t thank you enough. So many times I’ve walked away from playing out of frustration. These courses are opening door after door. Very nice having someone giving of their talents. It’s what lives on for eternity. I am forever grateful đŸ’Ș💯

  • @MatthewGrantCurtis
    @MatthewGrantCurtis Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is exactly what I needed Rick!!! Thank you for continuing to share you knowledge and reiterating your previous videos to communicate them in the most simple way possible. 🙏🙏🙏

  • @francissookraj3202
    @francissookraj3202 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I love watching Rick's videos he such a brilliant teacher, the way he breaks down a song and explaining what notes and chords they are in. Very educational for someone like me who don't read music.

  • @aquadime3336
    @aquadime3336 Pƙed 3 lety +11

    I wish we had a music theory class in school back in the 80s. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge with us all

  • @spongyfungus
    @spongyfungus Pƙed 3 lety +2

    I just bought your book and it looks awesome. I also want to thank you for the tremendous amount of hope and enthusiasm that you always communicate to your listeners. Your positivity is a great source of inspiration and motivation to keep on learning..
    I’m 63, but you definitely bring out the happy kid in me 😊 Thank you Rick !

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I love the sound of bitonal chords. The short definition you gave towards the end of the Masterclass flipped on a light in my head. Thank!

  • @jameshughes9706
    @jameshughes9706 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Rick you have been a HUUUUGE influence on my composing and songwriting this past year

  • @vbarrto
    @vbarrto Pƙed 3 lety +20

    I love this man. His knowledge and the simple, beautiful way he can share it with others.
    Rick, you are fantastic and unique man.
    You are all in one, music (bands), music (theory), all that colours and flavours. Scent of notes and what connect them. All tastes good.
    The man who understands language of universal form of communication and express.
    When he speaks i want to listen with pleasure.
    All the best for you and your family, I'm greatfull for you and what you are doing and you are the best.
    Thank you.

  • @advocate1563
    @advocate1563 Pƙed 2 lety

    Bless you Rick. Such a great musician and such a generous human being who shares with his audience and listens to his guests.

  • @jimifritz
    @jimifritz Pƙed 2 lety +2

    I love your classes, I am a guitar teacher for guitar center for 8 years and I use a lot of the stuff I hear from you in my lessons, I went to a few different music schools learned all this stuff but it’s great to hear someone else talk about it

  • @aguynamedben
    @aguynamedben Pƙed 3 lety +29

    This is awesome
 you should make “drill the basics” a reoccurring series!!! I love it. Kind of the thing where everyone assumes the basics are easily, so nobody goes over them enough times.

  • @SeshadriMajumdar
    @SeshadriMajumdar Pƙed 3 lety +10

    You're doing a great service to the society. Thank God you were born Rick 🙏

  • @BlaziNTrades
    @BlaziNTrades Pƙed 3 lety

    Rick I f**king love you! I have sat through each of your music theory classes and I barely blink. Even though I knew it all somewhat well before watching even the first one, I still really enjoy it and I get something new every time. Many new things, usually.

  • @jamiedoucette9642
    @jamiedoucette9642 Pƙed 2 lety

    Rick, I came across your channel several months ago. I was inspired by your enthusiasm, and clarity of instruction. I have just today been gifted a keyboard. I will be soaking up the info here. Your passion for music and education is infectious. Thank you!

  • @emanuellandeholm5657
    @emanuellandeholm5657 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    As a guitar player trying to learn basic music theory, the first thing I realized was that most of the triads/chords I know and love are inverted. I have acquired a keyboard, and it's just an incredibly helpful tool for learning intervals, chords and scales.

  • @raymondchou9550
    @raymondchou9550 Pƙed 3 lety +10

    Hi Rick,
    I've been a pianist for most of my life, but since I'm in an apartment in grad school right now, I started playing guitar. I just bought the Beato Book, going to religiously practice everything in here until I'm blue in the face. This is exactly everything I needed and I cannot thank you enough for pouring the time into creating it. Will update with progress, but this is 1000000x better than most of the stuff I can find

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek Pƙed 3 lety

      How has it been for you, going to guitar? I learned and played piano and trumpet all through my childhood and understand theory. I've fiddled around on bass for years, so know the fretboard a bit. But, I'm at a block right now with guitar. The keyboard is just instinctive for me.

    • @raymondchou9550
      @raymondchou9550 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@HabAnagarek It's been pretty good, I'm still learning a couple really basic songs and my fundamentals
      Still working on getting all of the shapes hard-wired into my memory, but thinking intervallically REALLY helps on the guitar
      You learn one shape and you can transpose it up and down, so about 1/12th practice on piano!
      But I like Rick's "constructive" approach, esp if you watch his video on what to practice

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek Pƙed 3 lety

      @@raymondchou9550 I'm working on that. With bass, I began to see intervals on the fretboard, octaves, fifths, thirds, flat seven. With chords on the guitar I'm struggling to find a way to envision them.

    • @raymondchou9550
      @raymondchou9550 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      @@HabAnagarek Not sure how good of advice this is since I'm relatively still a beginner, but approach it in two ways: through intervals, and by modifying well known shapes. So for example, take a drop 3 root voicing, that's like an E-shape but you only play the E, D,G,B strings. Okay, well if you just play all open strings that's an Em7 (1-b7-b3-5). if you play fret 1 on the D, G strings you get EM7 (1-7-3-5). Now you can just transpose this shape up and down the fretboard and bam
      To get other chords, you can just shift some of the notes up and down slightly haha
      So actually it's 1/12th of the practice of piano and all of the chords look the same so I like it more this way

    • @HabAnagarek
      @HabAnagarek Pƙed 2 lety

      @@phutureproof Thank you for the encouragement! After all these years, nobody I know has articulated it like that. Most guitar players I know, it seems to be second nature and they don't know how to take the outside view.

  • @CoraStanley-ue7rw
    @CoraStanley-ue7rw Pƙed rokem

    Thank you so much Rick. You have truly expanded my musical horizons and given me lots of ideas to run with. As a drummer, much of this information went beyond what I studied. Your channel and instruction materials have opened up many doors creatively for me and I understand some of my most beloved songs in a way that I never have before. I am most thankful for your channel and the things that I have learned.

  • @dalebendixen
    @dalebendixen Pƙed 2 lety

    Just ordered your book and your ear training lessons. The knowledge that you share with all of us is greatly appreciated. Thank you for all you do Rick. I wish you much continued success in everything you do

  • @ryanwoodhead8480
    @ryanwoodhead8480 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Thank you so much for this, I am a freshman in high school and I have been watching your videos for a few years, you are really experienced and I can tell you are a great teacher too. I will be watching your videos to learn more. I love music and it’s a really big part of my life, and I have always wanted to learn music theory more deeply. Thank you so much for this!

    • @jacksondavies1451
      @jacksondavies1451 Pƙed 3 lety +3

      It’s nice to see someone else my age caring about music. All of my friends and people at my school couldn’t care less about this, I wish I had someone to talk to about music theory.

    • @ryanwoodhead8480
      @ryanwoodhead8480 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      @@jacksondavies1451 Yes, I totally agree, none of my friends at high school really care about their passions and school and their future, let alone alone music. They just joke around all the time and do bad things like vaping and drugs and partying, not really thinking about their future. I would just think of the bigger picture and learn to be more mature and not fall into the wrong crowd. Anyways, yes I really love music and want to pursue it because it is such a big part of my life since I sing, play saxophone and piano, and I like all types of music, especially classical, because it’s so beautiful and brings out the emotion in you. People don’t realize how important music is to everyone, it is one of the only things that releases dopamine in your brain because it helps our brain and body. We need music. All this is why I am learning music theory here and at school next year. Places like this are great because you can find those people. And you will eventually find those people. Whether it be in college or later in life or in school now. I’m glad to know someone out there that appreciates music too. Sorry this is really long lol.

  • @isaaccardin2535
    @isaaccardin2535 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Wow, this was the first time I've watched one of these and actually knew everything he covered. You just gotta watch these a bunch of times and bit and pieces will start to stick. It also helps to have a piano in front of you. Trying to figure this all out on guitar is a little more challenging.

  • @TheMeJustMe75
    @TheMeJustMe75 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Rick thank you for your time and effort in the quest of music theory. As a guitar player for over 20 years, some theory has completely confused me. You lessons on Modes along with a couple other people on CZcams has really given me the understanding of them and how to start using them. I think it's important to keep going back to basic theory every now and again.

  • @robinstevenson6690
    @robinstevenson6690 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is incredibly helpful, Rick! You've made it so clear that I finally understand what a sus2 and sus4 chord are, and you've demystified it! Now I'm really getting somewhere!

  • @dennyboleware8408
    @dennyboleware8408 Pƙed 2 lety +3

    15 mins into this video and I'm buying the book bundle. This video has crazy value!

  • @diogomachado6702
    @diogomachado6702 Pƙed rokem +9

    I recently bought the Beato package, Book, Ear Training and 2 for guitar. Such a great investment! Can't thank the Man enough! He is in the know and he sure loves music.

    • @doriannedias9505
      @doriannedias9505 Pƙed rokem +1

      I just bought it too! I feel like I'm finally ready to put in the time.

  • @seanmetal4138
    @seanmetal4138 Pƙed 2 lety

    I've never learned so much about music from ANY other teacher. Your approach gets right to the point, and just all makes sense to me. Thx again for the great content!

  • @josephbullock7483
    @josephbullock7483 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +2

    It’s been about 15 years since I’ve taken music theory classes and this instantly brought back a lot of information that I needed to refresh

  • @StonyBlazestation
    @StonyBlazestation Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I've said it before, but this channel is the most invaluable music education resource on the internet.

  • @smacker360
    @smacker360 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    Musicians from the past were incredibly talented and played augmented, diminished and unknown chords because they didn't have venues like CZcams for guidance, they simply played the sound they heard in their head. In-depth knowledge of theory isn't a must to write and play incredible music as evidenced through history. That being said, your lessons are invaluable and helps to improve my understanding of why what I play works, thanks.

    • @daveberkheimer2166
      @daveberkheimer2166 Pƙed 3 lety +1

      I think that you should learn what you need to learn to do what you want to do. And you're right, a lot of the great musicians of the past had limited theory knowledge, not to say they didn't know how to play.
      In fact, when I lived in Nashville I got to know a Grammy award winning session guitarist who had very little theory knowledge. What he did have was the ability to play like a mo-fo, a very good ear, and instinct out the ying yang.... all of which can't be taught. For a few months we would get together and swap lessons; he taught me Chet Atkins/Travis style finger picking and I would run through sight reading and lines with him. After one session he said, "you know, I always wondered why what I played sounded good".
      Now all that being said, I'm personally a firm believer that the more, the better. The more musical tools you have in your tool belt, the better off you are. But that's just me...... and that's also because I have not yet learned all I need to learn to do what I want to do. :-)

    • @smacker360
      @smacker360 Pƙed 3 lety

      @@daveberkheimer2166 100% agree and why I bought you book and lessons.

    • @michaeljorfi3552
      @michaeljorfi3552 Pƙed 3 lety

      Chord and scale books existed before you tube.the musicians playing diminished and augmented chords probably knew a little

  • @luismarioXD
    @luismarioXD Pƙed rokem

    You're the best Rick!.
    Thank you so much for the value you altruistically give away for the sake of helping and forming new, good and educated musicians.

  • @Gingerdust1970
    @Gingerdust1970 Pƙed 2 lety

    Man, you are an awesome teacher Rick! I’d love to sit in your classroom everyday! You keep me going to be a better guitarist. Especially when I’m in a slump. You make things so understandable. To me you’re the professor of music theory!

  • @r.w.5269
    @r.w.5269 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    I'm new to all of this and in my mid 50's. Trying to find a new hobby so I'm taking the plunge and ordering your ear training bundle! Here's to a new hobby!

  • @ms-noosabeach
    @ms-noosabeach Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci +3

    Hey Rick, you sound a little stoned at .75x - all good, kind of a cool 70s rock vibe. I can’t recommend you at .5x though, it turns into a lecture for bass players at that speed.

  • @jason061971
    @jason061971 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +2

    Now I understand why so many subscribers are in your Channel.
    This is the easiest but most profound lecture of music theory in my life.
    Respect to your deep understanding of music and compassion for people.

  • @marcellonoia9418
    @marcellonoia9418 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Thanks Rick, great musician and great teacher aren't things that go together often, but you are both at top level

  • @copperaudio9664
    @copperaudio9664 Pƙed 3 lety +12

    Thank you! Finally music theory explained properly. Using the keyboard made all the difference (for me). You rock! P.S. Phrygian is where the beer is stored.

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic Pƙed 2 lety +345

    Rick, you are making everyone's ear open!!

  • @danasellers561
    @danasellers561 Pƙed 2 lety

    Rick is a great teacher. I've been in bands for 15+years, yet I have no formal music training. I wanted to go back and learn the basics, and it's surprisingly difficult to find someone who applies these theories to modern music. He explains everything so clearly and relates them back to contemporary bands, classic rock, etc. Shoutout XTC! He's won me over.

  • @jammerman28
    @jammerman28 Pƙed rokem +1

    Thank you for this crash course, Rick! You’re very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to this stuff. Going to buy your book

  • @shazmeister2005
    @shazmeister2005 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    Rick is one of my greatest CZcams discoveries.

  • @Plubb1984
    @Plubb1984 Pƙed rokem +18

    It finally all makes sense. Thank you Rick!

  • @Metamore777
    @Metamore777 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I've watched so many music theory videos and I end up being more confused than before but the way you presented the information was so clear and easy to understand thank youuu !

  • @rondroider8904
    @rondroider8904 Pƙed rokem

    The way you explained things makes things visually easy for me as a guitarist for years but doesn't know the basics. This sure helped me alot. Thank you for this video sensei!

  • @johnjacquard863
    @johnjacquard863 Pƙed 3 lety +7

    YES
    music theory makes you better in every way than without it.

  • @MegaSuperAwesomeBros
    @MegaSuperAwesomeBros Pƙed 2 lety +3

    I tried to watch this a while back and was totally overwhelmed lol. But now coming back to it fresh and with a little more knowledge of theory as a whole.. A lot of things make sense now, and it's starting to sink in. I'm starting to swim instead of drowning lol. Very interesting the complexity of music that most people will never care to understand, which is fine really but they sure are missing out! Especially if they play an instrument! And that "I don't play loud music at lunch" is genius. I already know I will never forget it lol!

  • @peterwilson5449
    @peterwilson5449 Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Rick,
    Thank you so much for this wonderful refresher! I was taught these basics when I was young, and it was taught almost exactly the same when I was in music school in the '80's. Even though I left music school, the ear training and theory is still with me, but rusty. this is like a booster shot. Yay!

  • @zch7345
    @zch7345 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Perhaps the most clearest & understandable form of teaching for beginners like me. May the LORD use you powerfully to pour out to music lovers especially to those who play them.

  • @lizarrrdbeth
    @lizarrrdbeth Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Yes!! I'm loving this! Professor Beato! I don't have an apple for you today.

  • @JaEbala
    @JaEbala Pƙed 2 lety +6

    It’s funny how I try to learn theory in English while being a Russian, cause then sometimes I don’t know the correct word for something in my own language. Although you gotta give this to Rick - he’s extremely methodical in his lessons, great stuff no matter the language barrier.

  • @ishanaghosh2394
    @ishanaghosh2394 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you Sir ❀ gave me a solid guideline to build my music theory knowledge on. You clubbed so many concepts I had to find out in seperate numerous CZcams videos plus your added knowledge of artists that use each of these concepts is priceless. Thank you đŸ‘đŸœ

  • @Liberty1977
    @Liberty1977 Pƙed 2 lety

    Mr. Beato. You are the best thing on CZcams. Great lessons and info and you have really opened me up to how great some other types of music are. Appreciate you!

  • @justme8108
    @justme8108 Pƙed rokem +6

    As always, great video.

  • @rickytumpalh.tambunan1107
    @rickytumpalh.tambunan1107 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    I always love studying theory... thank you Mr, Rick Beato... I'm waiting for next study, have a wonderful day...
    🌈😇😇😇😇😇😇😇🌈

  • @uelssom
    @uelssom Pƙed 3 lety +2

    Rick is an awesome guy. Offering his time for what is basically valuable lesson in music for us for free.

  • @nicklemere8524
    @nicklemere8524 Pƙed 2 lety

    Rick..... Thank You, man!!! I have learned more about music in the last year of watching your videos then I had the first 35 years playing drums/percussion/guitar and in bands and all my life just enjoying music. All of which is deeply valuable to me, however, what I have learned from you puts it all together in a way that makes sense and I am able to communicate better with other musicians. I am just so incredibly grateful for your videos. Now... soon I will purchase your book (wish I could get a hard copy) and then.... my head may explode. Lol. Completely amazing! Much love for you and what you do!! Please please keep doing it!

  • @curtpiazza1688
    @curtpiazza1688 Pƙed rokem +4

    Heard you on with Ian Punnet last nite!! Great work! Love your story!

  • @steved2112
    @steved2112 Pƙed 3 lety +4

    You cannot overdo basics. Every time my drumming hits a rut I turn back to rudiments.
    Thanks for another great lesson Rick! I Don't Listen to Loud Music At Lunch

  • @clydesidestompers715
    @clydesidestompers715 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you. Rick for taken the time to make this video , its done in great way and i know this help me and others. I can`t thank you enough.

  • @jjiacobucci
    @jjiacobucci Pƙed 3 lety

    I have just received your ear tracing and book bundle. Already loving it ! Great stuff ! Very very happy I decided to purchase ! Thank you, Rick !

  • @jpducati916
    @jpducati916 Pƙed rokem +3

    Know my music theory but what the hell it's Rick.

  • @paullebon323
    @paullebon323 Pƙed 3 lety +15

    I just bought The Beato Book. And now I'm going to suck the marrow from its bones.

  • @kschindle1
    @kschindle1 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you Rick, I got your program almost a week ago. Watched this as a preview for the more detailed. I had music theory back in the late 70's - 1980 and in 1985 had one year of jazz piano. this is epic.

  • @kingsleysaxon9710
    @kingsleysaxon9710 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Love your work Rick. I'm over 60 and been playing since I was 5, never too experienced to brush up on the basics.

  • @califtom
    @califtom Pƙed 3 lety +5

    I just bought the bundle and Beato book. I'm excited to start learning new things on the guitar but also scared I'll be too dumb to understand. ha ha. This is exactly what I need. I'm trying to advance on guitar alone and its been very hard. there is nobody around me who's into music I can ask questions to so its been even more difficult. I feel good about this decision.

    • @tofagakilifi9535
      @tofagakilifi9535 Pƙed 3 lety +2

      You said it man. I think uh oh I might be too dumb and none of my friends get into playing. But man we both here open to learning from brother Rick.

    • @califtom
      @califtom Pƙed 3 lety +3

      @@tofagakilifi9535 I’ve learned a lot from Rick

  • @joycastle.
    @joycastle. Pƙed 3 lety +17

    Learning stuff makes you more creative, actually - it's like learning a foreign language (strange concept for Americans, I know).
    All language, like music, have rules. At first, you actively try to adhere to the rules as you speak which does slow you down. But with practice, you start to apply the rules automatically, and you will be able to explore the intricacies of that language.

    • @nishantkumar6924
      @nishantkumar6924 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      What a comment....I must keep thinking about this for some days 👌

    • @bat2998
      @bat2998 Pƙed 2 lety

      Woaaaah, Ive never thought of it like that but you're absolutely right! What a great comment!

    • @Johnnysmithy24
      @Johnnysmithy24 Pƙed 2 lety

      I love how y’all need to ridicule Americans in every chance you get for no reason whatsoever and then call them the ignorant ones. Even while watching a video from an American, but hey let’s just cheaply claim how smart we are by insulting a group of people based on stereotypes, completely out of nowhere adding nothing to the topic of conversation. Not narcissistic or ignorant at all, and no one should care either since it’s acceptable behavior somehow


  • @israelrodriguez6986
    @israelrodriguez6986 Pƙed rokem

    This is a great opportunity, gonna soak up as much as I can and hope the vids keep coming cuz I’ll watch them for sure!

  • @kimthompson5871
    @kimthompson5871 Pƙed rokem +2

    This guy is an absolute wealth of musical knowledge . Priceless !

  • @fanooch1
    @fanooch1 Pƙed 3 lety +6

    Having that keyboard at the bottom makes all the difference.

  • @GrizzlyHillman
    @GrizzlyHillman Pƙed 3 lety +6

    My acronym was always "I Don't Party Like My Aunt Locrian". I specifically kept Locrian because I couldn't remember which L was which lmao

  • @onesmusmanga2257
    @onesmusmanga2257 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    This is great... truly a masterclass. I truly appreciate the way and the manner in which you make it look simpler through practical approach. I really need those your write-ups and books so that I learn more from your works. Very encouraging.

  • @jubelbrosseau7966
    @jubelbrosseau7966 Pƙed 2 lety +2

    Thank you for this! One thing that’s helped me is to think of an example for the interval in each triad. The Lydian at 7:29 calls to mind the lick at the beginning of the Jetson’s theme song. A half step interval is the Jaws theme, etc.

  • @Diax1324
    @Diax1324 Pƙed 3 lety +191

    You, Adam Neely, Ben Levin, and many others are saving a generation of guitarists and bassists from hapless mediocrity. We have a choice now.

    • @notoriusdrifter40
      @notoriusdrifter40 Pƙed 3 lety +6

      I think there is going to be a lot of good stuff coming out when gen Z grows up a bit.

    • @anidemolimacnauj
      @anidemolimacnauj Pƙed 3 lety +4

      What????? All this information is out there in many forms for anyone who wishes to seek it

    • @Ricardo_Samano
      @Ricardo_Samano Pƙed 3 lety +6

      @@notoriusdrifter40 the next hendrix is coming out of gen z. it’s all cycles.

    • @WoodLard
      @WoodLard Pƙed 3 lety +5

      @@anidemolimacnauj That's the thing with CZcams, sometimes your interests find you instead. "Anyone who wishes to seek it" is true, but now it's just opening up to a wider public.

    • @orion8981
      @orion8981 Pƙed 2 lety +4

      @@anidemolimacnauj It's significantly easier to have somebody break down what needs to be done in digestible chunks than to spend hundreds of hours figuring it out yourself. Instead of wasting time, we can do what actually matters. I can play instead of read, or write instead of get confused.

  • @1bbjjhhjj
    @1bbjjhhjj Pƙed 3 lety +5

    The basics are the most important when learning anything it makes it easier in the end. I know theory in my head without 1 lesson so I guess you could say I'm self-taught, but just like how I can't read sheet music for the piano I probably couldn't tell you what a super specific term in theory means. I would just show you and it would be probably be right. I learn most everything everything by ear! At a young age I couldn't really explain it so it must just be something I was born with I guess!

  • @Groovepocket80
    @Groovepocket80 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Rick, this was so insanely helpful. Thank you so much. Will definitely be investing in your PDFs and ear training.

  • @aaroncasteel2281
    @aaroncasteel2281 Pƙed 3 lety

    Rick,... you are the man! I appreciate all you do for us noobs (especially those of us getting into music learning later in life). And thank you for the discount code. Just downloaded the Beato Book. Looking forward to gleaning all the wisdom you can impart to us.

  • @polygraphovich
    @polygraphovich Pƙed 3 lety +19

    I Don’t Play Like My Aunt Lucy is my pneumonic device.
    Lydian = The Simpsons
 😀

    • @marshallartz395
      @marshallartz395 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      polygraphovich: The word is “mnemonic.” What we *really* need is a mnemonic device to help us remember how to spell “mnemonic.” 😎đŸŽč

    • @polygraphovich
      @polygraphovich Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@marshallartz395 D’oh! Yes, thx
 😂

  • @krazedkanuckracing
    @krazedkanuckracing Pƙed 3 lety +5

    Mode Mneumonic: I Don’t Particularly Like Modes A Lot

  • @dreamingcolour
    @dreamingcolour Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci

    Been playing for fun for 20+ years but never learned more than power chords and the Pentatonic scale. Last year I decided to get serious and learn a new picking technique and start learning theory. I've watched many of your "What makes this song great" videos and I was impressed with how well you explain the theory behind some of my favorite songs. It's day 2 re-watching this video and taking notes. My brain hurts but it's slowly sinking in. Thank you Rick.

  • @jazzalmenas
    @jazzalmenas Pƙed 3 lety

    Rick you are one of the best if not the best instructor out there! My hat's off to ya!

  • @tonypapas9854
    @tonypapas9854 Pƙed 3 lety +3

    "Screenshot this stuff if you have to." As he simultaneously erases the whiteboard......LMAO.

    • @RichusRkr
      @RichusRkr Pƙed 3 lety

      umm they do have go back capability on youtube

    • @marshallartz395
      @marshallartz395 Pƙed 2 lety

      Tony Papas: “Screenshot this you must.” ~ Rick Beato

  • @jerryjohnson575
    @jerryjohnson575 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much I've been playing 40 years and you help fill in the missing things I should know,,,,, I want to expand into jazz and go from relative pitch to perfect pitch You and Tim Pierce are the 2 best I know of online,,,,,,I like the info on pedals

  • @lovman
    @lovman Pƙed 3 lety

    I am a fan of Rick's channel after being told about it several years ago. I took an Introduction to Songwriting course on-line in 2013. The song writing method taught attempts to help songwriters achieve Prosody in their songs - ("In music, prosody is the way the composer sets the text of a vocal composition in the assignment of syllables to notes in the melody to which the text is sung, or to set the music with regard to the ambiance of the lyrics. However, the relationship between syllables and melodic notes is just one dimension of musical prosody.") This particular method teaches first writing the lyrics, then the melody/harmony/rhythm. As Rick noted in this master class, most songwriters seem to do the opposite - music first, then lyrics. Keep up the great work!

  • @jjquinn2004
    @jjquinn2004 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I never comment on a video before I finish watching it, but I'll make an exception.
    Rick, this is wonderful. I've learned more in the first 6 minutes than I had in a face-to-face course I took some years ago. I've been listening to music since I saw the Beatles on TV in 1964 and now have over 6,200 CDs (many classical), but I've always struggled to understand music theory as I don't play an instrument. It's even prevented me from enjoying some books on musicians/composers because as soon as they get into the theory, they lose me. Some years ago I even paid a music teacher for one-on-one lessons, but that was a disaster as the lady was used to teaching children, not adults, and yelling at her pupils was part of her style!
    I look forward to seeing the rest of the video and others. Thanks, Rick.

  • @elinolasco1019
    @elinolasco1019 Pƙed 3 lety +1

    I bought both the Beato Book and the Ear Training Course, Rick!
    I remember first learning guitar some years ago, I spent the summer before my Junior year of high school practicing all my chord shapes and progressed so much in that short time. Then after a couple years of playing with my church band, my love for music began to fade and I stopped learning.
    I can’t wait to get back in the game with all the Theory I skipped over back in the day!

  • @binodsarkarIN
    @binodsarkarIN Pƙed 2 lety

    been playing this stuff of r years but never knew what how all of this relates. most of the notes i used to improvise were by intuition but after watching this i can see how all of it makes sense. tried learning theory many times but always gave up. this master class is wonderful and to the point. one day when i can afford your books i am surely gonna get em.

  • @glorioskiola
    @glorioskiola Pƙed 2 lety

    Thank you Rick. You’ve really opened my ears! Bought the Beato Book. You are THE MAN.

  • @Holden_McGroyn
    @Holden_McGroyn Pƙed 2 lety

    I haven't studied music theory since High School and my first semester of College. It really is something we can all use forever - if we keep at it.
    This was a great refresher course for what I'd gotten pounded into my head when learning how to play an instrument in Grade School and was first introduced to music beyond just listening to what others play.
    Ear training is just as important as the black and white theory; seeing what we hear is the perfect double-whammy for playing any instrument.
    I can pick up playing a song by ear pretty quickly, but this helps more when I'm trying to write originals.
    It's good to know that I'm not alone in it being more of a chore working from lyrics to music as opposed to music to lyrics.