I could hear the chords well enough. I've been studying music theory for 18 months now, and this is the video I've been looking for all along. Thank you!
every part of this video was incredibly satisfying and well-produced, except for the fact that the first c major scale doesn't finish on c (but i guess that's effective foreshadowing to talking about expectations, LOL) and the fact that i'm not sure if the chords are even playing in the final progression segment
I've been studying music for my piano and guitar since last new years. These type of videos used to sound like musical technobabble but I'm finally starting to have everything click inplace. I feel like I can almost see and feel the notes now. If you're struggling don't give up, your skill grows exponentially after you learn the basics.
"Dont get stuck by the playbook and follow the rules. Know what the rules are, to break them" I do this all the time. But that was the best way to put it
Been playing rock/prog rock/a little jazz/a little classical for decades+; performed in a prog band for a decade; spent years in bar jam nights surrounded by real working musicians; composed music for fun and little for tv/docs Did it all without even knowing the names of the notes on the strings of my instrument much less chords. I knew beats, measures, time signatures buts that's about it. Been self learning theory for about a year now and if i learnt what this vid teaches back then on day one, then reiterated again on chords/intervals, then reiterated again and again I'd understand music a lot more. In my own self study I have not learned chord resolution yet. This primer was like a magic key for me!! This IMMEDIATELY helped my composing skills and opened up my fretboard too. Cheers!
It is criminal that I JUST discovered your videos. You have such a well thought out approach to explaining concepts and your visuals are PERFECT. If you ever decide to come back to CZcams, the internet will be better off for it.
The first video I watched by you was the extended chords video. I loved it, so I continued watching. This video was very insightful, in regard to creativity. Keep this shit up, man. You have a true fan in me. No doubt
Thanks for this ‘Explain to me like five’ video about chords. You made it so simple. The visuals helped along perfectly. I now have a much better understanding of how & why chords work being a rookie musician, Thankyou so much! Bless
Not Gonna lie, after all these years this is by far the only video that explained this concept so effectively, right after watching this I tried the chords on my keyboard and I was amazed by how quickly I was able to make nice chord progressions, finally it didn't sound trash after so many years. Thank you for making these videos, good luck, keep up the work. Do you have videos on writing melodies and writing lyrics as well?
If the chord played has not one note from the tritone of the next chord is an secondary tonic like A minor chord in the key of C. If it has one note from the tritone (B or F) like F Major, D minor or E minor chords, it works as subdominats. If it has both tritone notes like G dominant (G7) or B diminished, it works as dominant. Apply this to any chord that you want reach and you chord progressions will sound more coherent. Dmin7 works as subdominat to G7 chord because it has one note (C) of the tritone relate to G7. But if you rise F to F# in Dmin7 chord you got D7 and has both tritone notes (C And F#). C resolves to B and F# to F. And F Major (IV) to G7 (V7) is a backdoor progression jumping by whole-tones
Also Dmin triadic is not a subdominat to G7. Dmin to G7 has a tonic to tonic-like movement because there is not to much movement only A to B. Its like Gmin to CMaj or C7 but to CMaj7 is different because Bb from Gmin resolves to B by one semi-tone and of you add the seventh (Gmin7) the F resolves to E by one semi-tone. So semi-tone movements add tensión more if it has a tritone between them.
Ridiculous how good you are dude...so who is going to send me to a video where I can understand how to go from one chord to another following the major/minor movements? Thanks a mill to you, who is sending me the link
This is a very interesting discussion, thank you, I learned something new. Great animation, and its easy to follow what your talking about, here's a like!
2:20 to 2:45, the most important part of this video, the one that will solidify this concept into the minds of music students is completely useless because you balanced the sound to make the chords inaudible while your voice is too loud.
"Completely useless" is quite the exaggeration. I had no problem hearing the chords over his voice. You might want to get your ears checked if you truly found the chords "inaudible".
unless this is optimized for surround sound or headphones, it is indeed inaudible. From my laptop speakers (which is the kind of speakers that the overwhelming majority of people have) the chords sound like some synth xylophone being played two miles away
dude took whatever many hours it took to make this to help educate people and put it out there for free... Jose, I'd suggest you step back and look at how Pierce is moving through the world and then look at how you are. Same goes for all the stupid hater trolls on this thread. Thanks Pierce, this was an interesting explanation, the music in the background was simply modeling what you very clearly explained.
but why the dominant chord wants to go to tonic?? is each pitch in dominant chord longing for its coresponding pitch in tonic chord? (5-7-2) is pushed towards (1-3-5) , what happens and why? is it a natural thing in physics, in our brain?
What is the logic for splitting the 7 tonal functions into the 3 classes? I can understand why 1 is part of the Tonic class, but why does it also include the 3 and 6?
My music theory knowledge is still very much a work in progress, but I'm going to guess it's because the chords within the key based on the 3 and the 6 each will contain two of the notes the tonic does (eg. Em has E and G, Am has C and E). Further, A is the relative minor in the key of C, and both of the sub dominants (Dm and FM, here) happen to contain it.
I think you need better musical examples, perhaps from familiar songs that demonstrate these principles like the 5 to the 1, and whatever other claims like this note wants to gravitate to that.. didn't really see that.
![Secondary Dominants- Write Better Chord Progressions! [MUSIC THEORY / SONGWRITING]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/py4HaueW50Q/mqdefault.jpg)
I could hear the chords well enough. I've been studying music theory for 18 months now, and this is the video I've been looking for all along. Thank you!
Cannot hear the chords well AT ALL. Wish you'd upload again with louder chords. Your voice overpowers the thing you are trying to get us to hear.
every part of this video was incredibly satisfying and well-produced, except for the fact that the first c major scale doesn't finish on c (but i guess that's effective foreshadowing to talking about expectations, LOL) and the fact that i'm not sure if the chords are even playing in the final progression segment
I've been studying music for my piano and guitar since last new years. These type of videos used to sound like musical technobabble but I'm finally starting to have everything click inplace. I feel like I can almost see and feel the notes now. If you're struggling don't give up, your skill grows exponentially after you learn the basics.
"Dont get stuck by the playbook and follow the rules. Know what the rules are, to break them"
I do this all the time. But that was the best way to put it
Been playing rock/prog rock/a little jazz/a little classical for decades+; performed in a prog band for a decade; spent years in bar jam nights surrounded by real working musicians; composed music for fun and little for tv/docs
Did it all without even knowing the names of the notes on the strings of my instrument much less chords.
I knew beats, measures, time signatures buts that's about it.
Been self learning theory for about a year now and if i learnt what this vid teaches back then on day one, then reiterated again on chords/intervals, then reiterated again and again I'd understand music a lot more.
In my own self study I have not learned chord resolution yet.
This primer was like a magic key for me!! This IMMEDIATELY helped my composing skills and opened up my fretboard too.
Cheers!
These kids of comments really inspire me to keep creating! More coming soon
“Don’t get stuck living by the playbook, know it’s rules so you know when to break them” 3:03
I have a feeling this would be enlightening if I had a clue what any of it meant.
Look up music theory or something, then watch this
I have been enlightened.
animations are sick
this was the best representation of chord theory ive seen so far and ive been watching tutorials for 10 years
good stuff dude and awesome animations, you deserve more subs
It is criminal that I JUST discovered your videos. You have such a well thought out approach to explaining concepts and your visuals are PERFECT. If you ever decide to come back to CZcams, the internet will be better off for it.
The first video I watched by you was the extended chords video. I loved it, so I continued watching. This video was very insightful, in regard to creativity. Keep this shit up, man. You have a true fan in me. No doubt
Thank you! What would you like to know next? Im torn between circle of fifths and arrangement
@@pierceporterfield6327 ARRANGEMENT, please
Thanks for this ‘Explain to me like five’ video about chords. You made it so simple. The visuals helped along perfectly. I now have a much better understanding of how & why chords work being a rookie musician, Thankyou so much! Bless
I am a highly visual learner and this format really resonated with me! Thank you.
I like that concept of knowing the rules before braking them. Like when I choose to not use proper grammar. I know the rules I'm braking.
Really like your explanation, Crystal clear and opening new doors for me. Thank you!
Outstanding work! Love the production value and polished animations 👌🏾
Not Gonna lie, after all these years this is by far the only video that explained this concept so effectively, right after watching this I tried the chords on my keyboard and I was amazed by how quickly I was able to make nice chord progressions, finally it didn't sound trash after so many years. Thank you for making these videos, good luck, keep up the work. Do you have videos on writing melodies and writing lyrics as well?
Wow, wtf! This is the best explanation i have ever seen about harmonic functions! Thanks so much!
These are the best music theory videos on the internet, thank you!!
I love this channel now, keep this up yo!
THIS IS SO SO SO INFORMATIVE! thanks for making my day man!
This channel is gold!!
you explain these concepts so well. watching all your ads bc of this, lmao
The editing is just... aaaah! Masterfully done!
This is some good stuff. Short, simple and well explained.
Absolutely beautiful, phenomal teaching
I've been searching a video like this for the last months!!!
Thank you for the good tips! I will make sure to use them in my next videos :)
If the chord played has not one note from the tritone of the next chord is an secondary tonic like A minor chord in the key of C. If it has one note from the tritone (B or F) like F Major, D minor or E minor chords, it works as subdominats. If it has both tritone notes like G dominant (G7) or B diminished, it works as dominant. Apply this to any chord that you want reach and you chord progressions will sound more coherent. Dmin7 works as subdominat to G7 chord because it has one note (C) of the tritone relate to G7. But if you rise F to F# in Dmin7 chord you got D7 and has both tritone notes (C And F#). C resolves to B and F# to F. And F Major (IV) to G7 (V7) is a backdoor progression jumping by whole-tones
Also Dmin triadic is not a subdominat to G7. Dmin to G7 has a tonic to tonic-like movement because there is not to much movement only A to B. Its like Gmin to CMaj or C7 but to CMaj7 is different because Bb from Gmin resolves to B by one semi-tone and of you add the seventh (Gmin7) the F resolves to E by one semi-tone. So semi-tone movements add tensión more if it has a tritone between them.
just amazing work all around
Amazing! A big help to anyone trying to understand how to play by ear. Thank you!
Great tip at the end
Ridiculous how good you are dude...so who is going to send me to a video where I can understand how to go from one chord to another following the major/minor movements? Thanks a mill to you, who is sending me the link
Wow this helped me so much 🔥 ive never had someone group chord qualities so simply 2:11
Found this video very helpful as well! Thank you for the content, keep it up!
these type of tutorial videos are so good! Easy to understand and fun! Thanks this really really helped me a lot.
This is a very interesting discussion, thank you, I learned something new. Great animation, and its easy to follow what your talking about, here's a like!
Ur chord videos are so well done I don’t have an idea why there aren’t more views
Beautiful explanation
AMAZING! LOVE THE VIDEO ANIMATION AND EXPLANATION! KEEP IT UP! MUSICIAN PARADISE SO FAR.
Beautiful, new concepts for myself, many thanks.
Fantastic stuff Pierce
I've just found your channel and I love it already! Thank you!!!
Amazing, Wow , You are the BEST ❤
Great video! You Are the Best!!
Great lesson!
Fantastic. Thank you.
I need this after a bad session in the studio thank you
Mate keep it up. beautiful channel. Gonna go places within the youtube theory community for sure.
Very insightful
Damn you’re good at teaching and videos
Wow so short and to the point
Man. You're amazing. Thank you so much.
Great video Pierce! Would love if the chords were played louder.
Thank you. 4 years later.👍🏿
AMAZING VIDEO
2:20 to 2:45, the most important part of this video, the one that will solidify this concept into the minds of music students is completely useless because you balanced the sound to make the chords inaudible while your voice is too loud.
"Completely useless" is quite the exaggeration. I had no problem hearing the chords over his voice. You might want to get your ears checked if you truly found the chords "inaudible".
unless this is optimized for surround sound or headphones, it is indeed inaudible. From my laptop speakers (which is the kind of speakers that the overwhelming majority of people have) the chords sound like some synth xylophone being played two miles away
Was thinking the exact same thing. Why the fuck are the chords so quiet here? All you hear is just talking over them
dude took whatever many hours it took to make this to help educate people and put it out there for free... Jose, I'd suggest you step back and look at how Pierce is moving through the world and then look at how you are. Same goes for all the stupid hater trolls on this thread. Thanks Pierce, this was an interesting explanation, the music in the background was simply modeling what you very clearly explained.
you dont even need to hear the chords to know what hes talking about.
Another awesome video/lesson/tutorial Thank you sir.
Borrowing chords from other keys can sound so magical in context.
just found your vids & i love themmm,, keep it up!
my favorite chord progression is G D Em and C. Also Am C F and G.
I can play more chord progression I need this.
great animation and sound
really great work dude, keep it uuuup
Loved this and could hear everything clear enough (not sure why so many are complaining). Great job.
The voice is mixed WAY TOO LOUD. It's almost impossible to even hear the musical examples.
Agreed! Musical examples are all LF sine waves, please use something we can hear on mobile!
Kinda ironic from someone who teaches us about the perception of sound lol
Perfectly explained
keep these coming
Awesome video!
Underrated
so goooooood, make more!
very well done
Thanh you!
but why the dominant chord wants to go to tonic?? is each pitch in dominant chord longing for its coresponding pitch in tonic chord? (5-7-2) is pushed towards (1-3-5) , what happens and why? is it a natural thing in physics, in our brain?
This is what I was looking for , Thank you . Like and Sub
New suscriber sir
Took like 30 seconds for the C major scale to be resolved at the beginning of this video and that was painful.
tonic subdominat and dominant are for a minor progression too?
If you want to think outside the box, first you must *understand* the box.
damn this video was good
fire
What is the logic for splitting the 7 tonal functions into the 3 classes? I can understand why 1 is part of the Tonic class, but why does it also include the 3 and 6?
My music theory knowledge is still very much a work in progress, but I'm going to guess it's because the chords within the key based on the 3 and the 6 each will contain two of the notes the tonic does (eg. Em has E and G, Am has C and E). Further, A is the relative minor in the key of C, and both of the sub dominants (Dm and FM, here) happen to contain it.
Thanks!
Thanks, but this is the same for the minor scale?
Does the division at 1:47 work for minor scales or just for major scales?
Does this also work when creating melodies or just strictly chord progressions?
please make more vids!
Is there a good book for getting deeper into chord progressions?
What animation software are you using? Thanks!
why do I hear an D in the Cmaj7 chord at 2:42
What about minor progression?
All I learnt from this video is to *BREAK RULES* ...
F_ck school rules!!! LOL XD
Music Is communication.
The voice is mixed too loud but it's still a great tutorial.
thanks. my entire musical career has been as a rule breaker.
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I cant hear the chords at all, they are way to muted.
I love you
waaaaw
I can barely listen to the sound of the chord. It would be better if you use the piano voice.
I think you need better musical examples, perhaps from familiar songs that demonstrate these principles like the 5 to the 1, and whatever other claims like this note wants to gravitate to that.. didn't really see that.