Passing chords: 5 essential concepts

An introduction to passing chords, and how you can add variety and creativity to your own chord progressions.

0:00 intro
1:08 prerequisites
1:34 alternating chords
5:47 secondary dominants
8:47 chromatic bass notes
10:58 tritone substitution
13:38 extending back
16:33 wrapping up

[erikcarpio]

I am planning on watching this video many times until I learn the concepts. This is gold for learners. The delivery of the message I find it perfect ! 👍🏼

[tutubeater]

This is the clearest explanation I've found on this potentially complex topic! Many of the other youtubers start with complicated 11 or 13 chords and my eyes just instantly glaze over lol

[vk]

This is one of the best videos about the topic out there, I think. Very well explained, just as your others videos (lessons). Thank you 😊

[davelester]

Go hug your parents for giving you the chance to learn and be so expert. I am sure they sacrificed for you to have lessons and music. I wish I had your skill, you make it look easy.

[oneillnjanji]

This is one of the most coincise explanation of passing chords on YouTube.Thank you sir.

[slapmyfunkybass]

Been playing over 30 years but for some reason still watched this. Guy does a really good job explaining what is a technical subject, mainly because most players just do certain chords because they know they work, to a beginner though it can be puzzling. Really good video, well done.

[totivn]

Well done sir! Amazing explanations using simple, crystal clear language!

[wolflike]

this is treasure, especially you simply instruct us with no difficulty

[elsf]

You're amazing man. The way you explain things that could take hours in 20 minutes 🔥✌️

[TheJinx]

This lesson is so underrated. Well done!

[kingsleydina]

I love this break down God bless you for me

[epiphanydrums]

Very straightforward and understandable workshop for passing chords.
Thank you!

[thomearl]

Great video. The way you broke it down makes it very clear.

[hgn]

Excellent ! Very useful techniques to embellish any chord progression in songs.

[jazzchamaeleon]

Great and concise explanations - thanks!

[theraphachukwu]

THIS LESSON... THIS LESSON!!!

Thank you so much man!!!

[KunchangLeeMusic]

Hey, love these lessons you should come out with a book covering these kind of topics Id definitely buy it

[melaniegriffith]

I just play around on the piano when songwriting; can't read notes so play by ear. Videos like this inspire me to practice more... Thank you!

[insidechocolatewithjimothy]

That is an absolutely brilliant lesson. Will be referring back again and again.
Thanks so much

[LarryMonteforte]

These are all concepts I already employ, but I still love watching videos about them, and really have to commend you on your teaching style. Very short and to the point, I made sure this with some friends that are getting into passing chords.