Music Theory Masterclass 1: Drilling the Basics

In this first Music Theory Masterclass we will drill the basics of music theory.

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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

[bobbyblevins]

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 YouTube 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.

[quailstudios]

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

[An_Cat_Dubh]

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".

[gerto]

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

[tomcooperonline]

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.

[magicrobharv]

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 !!!

[brbrshpr]

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.

[ravenconacher]

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

[exquisiteoath]

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.

[steved]

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.

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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.

[raymondchou]

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 better than most of the stuff I can find

[deanathan]

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.

[emanuellandeholm]

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.

[DJxSGGxNeo]

Hmm a few weeks ago, I created a new course for my self, something I added on to my personal training, where I play every single chord over and over for up to 2 hours a day, I mean every chord there is... starting with C one day, then C# the next day, and so on. Hmm using this for mostly ear training though also to help me remember each chord exactly for what it is. The more complicated ones of course are harder like the advanced 13, just cause they take more finger work, though I find it's a great exercise since I start out with Triads and end up with complex 13 chords, then back to triads. Doing this before I sleep seems to be the best way. Hmm I am a self taught pianist and music theorist, as well as self taught composer, though I think anyone could teach themselves and effectively with out any help or advanced books, just have to use your mind.

[jason]

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.

[jubelbrosseau]

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.

[aquadime]

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

[josephbullock]

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