Music Theory Masterclass 2: Chord Progressions and Harmony

In this second music theory masterclass, I talk about common chord progressions and the basics of harmony.
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[TheArtofGuitar]

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[dennisardas]

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[ericchenel]

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[.k]

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Great RB quote right there! :)

[TraneFrancks]

Rick, I already have the Beato Book 4.0 and the Beato Ear Training, but I confess that I really, really enjoy being back in music class again. Thank you for all you do.

[reinhardseidl]

Thanks Rick! 2 years ago i started watching your channel, and it was all chinese to me. Now i can follow exactly what you’re saying and i can apply it. Thanks to you, i feel like i’m going to college for free! You’re awesome.

[jmd]

Wow. The more I watch all these theory videos, the more I realize how much I don’t KNOW that I don’t know. Thank you, Rick.

[aaronbennett]

Ty Rick!
This truly has helped me. I wish I had started learning this stuff before getting 20 yrs into being self taught. But, better late than never I suppose. Never old to learn. Learn til we die

[masterbuilder]

The secondary dominant chords sound great . Thanks for this Rick. Awesome lessons

[stevenrogersfineart]

45:00 I think the best explanation I can think of for feel vs. theory is to think of speaking a foreign language. You can express feeling with the tonality of your voice and your facial expressions, but you won't be able to SAY what you feel. With theory you aren't limited in your expression :)
There are many times I hear melodies or chords in my head but I can't play them without tinkering. Again, it's like trying to have a fluid conversation when you're constantly flipping through a translator. You may find out where the nearest bathroom is, but you won't be having any meaningful conversations 😄

[rogerramjet]

To work out which chords are in the parallel minor, they are simply the chords from the flat III Major key. So the parallel minor of C Major are the chords of E flat Major. Just put the C below the C and move up by step through the chords. It's worth noting that if you see the diminished triad in diatonic music, it will either be the vii of the Major key or the ii of the minor key.

[LoptukqrickL]

Idk why I'm watching these lol. I don't play any instruments and I don't really plan on learning, but each one of these lectures have been super interesting to me. I guess it's like unraveling the mystery of music for me.

[tiablasangoriti]

Rick you are a master or Music Theory.
I also enjoy your passionate upbeat style. I wish I had you as a music director in the mid 70s. Keep the videos coming they are Stellar.

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[banaabekwegirl]

I grew up with musicians who hadn't access to theory training, so they like many of us appreciated the myth that learning detracts from feel. I''ve spent long years shedding the limits of that myth, still such a long way to go, but it's a beautiful road. Great video.

[richardsantiago]

you're the best! I'm a disabled vet who is recovering from surgery for a broken ankle. You have made learning guitar, at boomer age level very interesting and knowledgeable!

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Rick, your enthusiasm is awesome. I liked your story about the old school piano player on the gig you played on years ago and the hand signals. Keep up the great work!

[picksalot]

Music Theory takes a lot of the brute force memorization that would be necessary to understand how music works. Thanks Rick for teaching a logical and thorough method that makes this easier and more fun. 👍

[bobbydreg]

Rick, you contribute so much to the music community. You’re awesome