Playing In Key - What Does It REALLY Mean?

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[webstime]

4:05 Him: Where does it wanna go?
Me: Where? Where?!!
Him: Back home.
For some reason that moment felt very suspenseful lol

[Schmevinfinity]

wow, finally someone explains it in a way that makes sense to me! Thank you for the time you put into this video!

[nickcage]

I’ve been playing guitar for four years, never understood what this meant. You just explained it in a way I could understand for the first time and I feel like I just had a major breakthrough!!!! Thank you!!!!

[NickPavlica]

Nothing ridiculous about playing country; I love it, and I'm happy every time I see someone using it when teaching. Very good lesson, and I really enjoyed it!

[jgrimmy]

I have been struggling with this key thing for awhile. I write a shit ton of songs and never used keys. They sound good I don't know why. You just explained the whole business to me in just under 9 minutes. Thank You, and keep on rocking!

[CinemaDrunk]

I've heard this explained many different ways from multiple college courses. This is the best version I've ever heard. The way it's worded make the difference. Really nice!

[adamadeptus]

This was extremely helpful! I love how you linked the function or feel of the different chord positions in the key to stages of the story (e.g. starting at home at the 1, falling into contrast at the 6 as things go wrong, getting hope for resolution back at the 2, then working toward returning home at the 5 and finally making it there at the 1). That idea of the key sequence of chords as mapping out a plot progression is brilliant and a great tool for understanding and writing song structure. Thanks so much! Subscribed!

[jimnoble]

I have a basic understanding of theory and what it means to play in key, well, at least I thought I did. The way you explained the 1-6-5-2 theory made so much sense on how it goes bad/away, then comes back, brilliant! I just recently came across your lessons and love how you explain theory in most of your lessons. I'll definitely be signing up for the full course.

[bower]

I'm a smart guy and I've watched 50 videos on music theory and it still all sounds like someone was high when they came up with music theory. I keep hearing 'this is what you do' but why? "Because this is the way you do why? I know that sounds like a five year old but I feel like music theory is an attempt to put sound into a box. Seems limiting. But, I'm a newbie so I'm sure I sound stupid. Nice video though, hopefully someday I get it. lol

[juanjanse]

Honestly, your analogy is right on the money. Keep up the good work

[michaelrios]

This guy is the best on YouTube makes it so easy

[summitsparrow]

This is most helpful explanation of keys I’ve ever heard. It makes so much sense when you explain it this way!

[chucklatour]

THAT. Was excellent. Each chord is one of the kids. 4 can live by himself just fine. 5 isn't so confident away from home. Six is the wayward son....a little troubled. Wants to come home but isn't ready. Six visits two for support. Two takes six home to make up with dad.

[hc]

I actually had a huge grin bopping my head trying to guess who's walking away and who's going home..great job

[sduke]

Brilliant explanation!  Top notch stuff.

[drfulgione]

you're an excellent teacher! thank you!

[ericdyrhaug]

This video was the key to unlocking a new understanding of music for me... seriously though thank you so much!!! I was so confused about what a key was for so long.

[samuelmccrary]

This is hands down one of the most helpful videos I’ve ever watched. Thanks for that explanation.

[dunskiedmusic]

You make things easy to understand. Thank you!

[bevo]

What a great video. Couldn't stop smiling through the whole thing and learnt a tonne. Thank you