One Hour of Music Theory Basics!

In today's livestream I teach as much Music Theory as I can in one hour.

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[FlamencoU]

Rick has much respect for his audience…that’s just one reason he’s so respected. So many musicians—and aspiring ones—will benefit from this lesson.

[amanontheland]

Learn: tone tone, semi-tone tone tone tone semi-tone
C D E F G A B C

Basically, In every scale, E & F and B & C are ALWAYS a Semi-tone apart...which is why sharp's and flat's are used to keep the format of tone's and semi-tone's of the Major Scale. Minor scales use the same format of tone's and semi-tones, but from the starting point of the minor 6th. The 6th note of each major # and b scale is the minor 6th. So the relative minor scale of C Major, is Am, and the relative minor of F Major is D minor, etc.

[manfredschwalenberg]

My sympathy to you and everyone close to Jeff, sorry for the loss of such a genuine man and musician.

[toddkarl]

Rick, this is SO helpful. As a drummer who is learning how to play guitar, this is incredibly enlightening!

[playOLDmusic]

Been doing music for almost 2 decades. Still watching this with utmost interest. That’s the beauty of music and the learning aspect of it and also to have a teacher like Rick is just cherry on the top. *chef’s kiss*

[eclecticexplorer]

I took basic music theory ages ago, back in jr. high school, but it wasn't incredibly detailed and was not oriented towards the guitar. Still, basic concepts stuck with me, and I recognized right away that you Circle of Fifths had the Eb and Ab swapped. The thing that really caused it to leap out at me is that one thing that helped me to remember the order of flats (and consequently, the order of sharps) is that the first four spelled out the word "bead." It breaks down beyond that, of course, but it can be a help for beginners to keep that in mind.

In listing the 7th chords at the half-way point, you omitted that the V chord gives a dominant 7th.

[wikdbill]

I got myself the holiday bundle for Christmas. It's the same package as the new year's bundle. I have already learned so much. Thank you Rick, you are a great teacher.

[PacifierMusic]

Rick, love your vids. I learned more from this video than I’ve learned from any basic theory lesson in my 54 years of life. I never really understood until today. I got on the piano while watching and practice. It’s so pattern based. My brain gets patterns. Thank you so much.

[muntintin]

I purchased the ear training course and beato book. I appreciate all that you're doing for young musicians. My ear and my playing have improved dramatically. I no longer struggle to fluctuate between keys in the same song. I realized, the key is more like a tone. The intervals and ratios between them are what's important to pay attention to while playing.

[jimdukeproject]

Thank you for your instructions, your interviews, and showing techniques of different songs. It has all helped me craft my own writing and style of playing.

[chrisgilbert]

@RickBeato - try using your select tool (dashed box) to window around what you want to delete, then just press your DELete button. This should save you a bunch of time scribbling around with the eraser tool. I think this will work on your whiteboard.

[jazzalmenasmusic]

Ahh thank you, this is what I needed to spend my hour, learning! Love you Rick!

[bamabackroads]

Just beginning on guitar, like this week. I was hoping I wouldn't be over my head with this video. I was completely lost within the first three seconds. Lol

[markstrain]

This was so awsesome, I was inspired to buy the NYB and I am so very glad I did. Home 1 day and recovering from my second heart surgery so I am willing and captive audience !!! Really great stuff systematically organized and now at my fingertips. Thank you, Rick

[TheLeestarr]

I'm a guitar player and I have no idea what you are doing here, I've always played by hear with the hunt and search, Trial and error method. I taught my self mainly from major Chords then gradually worked up the neck. You totally impress me. I can pick some chords out by sound but nothing like you.

[christineoglesbylpclmft]

Really enjoy your expertise and love of music! We are from the same era and Witchita Lineman one of the greatest songs ever. Thank you very much for Jimmy Webb interview!

[leonardallen]

Thank you for your hard work and dedication to sharing research and learning music theory with us, amazing

[rodneymanthengamanthenga]

The Beato book is GOLD guys.. BUY IT. thank you Rick for sharing your wisdom xxx Love from Zimbabwe

[salvadorcatuncanjr]

You're doing a great job. Keep on. You're also a fine guitarist.

[jakubnowak]

Great livestream, I definitely needed some piecie of knowlegle condensed into a short lecture, just so I know what I know and what I need to learn