How Chords are Named: Easy Music Theory

Guitar chords, piano chords, it makes no difference in the music theory of how chords are constructed and built. Learn the technique behind naming any chord in music.

[dongoard]

I’ve been playing for 44 years. This is the best explanation of chord naming I’ve seen. I also really liked your Circle of Fifths video. Wonderful teaching. Great job Man!

[lposprb]

I’ve searched high and low and Sean, dude, you can put to words and explain stuff like no other. This is THE BEST, without question, explanation and description of chords, formulas, etc! Seriously, well done brother.

[anthonymartinez]

No one was giving me a straight answer when I asked them what my chord would be called without a 5th. Everyone would either go on an unnecessary tangent regarding theory or just tell me I’m better off learning how to read music if I cared that much. Thanks to this I now know that the name of the chord doesn’t change if the 5th is on vacation. THANK U

[abxorb]

It took me years to figure maybe 10% of this out from all the bits and pieces I've seen and heard over the years, not putting too much effort into it myself either and struggling how melodies and progressions work. This video put it so clear and consistent, excellent lesson, thanks! 👍

[SishId]

I know this video was uploaded like forever ago, but man you really helped me out with this stuff. Every resource I've found was relatively mundane and wasn't nearly as visual as this, really helped me understand why chords have such weird ass names. Thanks a lot if you're reading this man!

[adriamillasluque]

For the knowledge inside of this video lots of people pay a good couple hundred euros to have someone explain this to them.
Thank you, Sean!

[toddbrindle]

Had no idea that naming chords was this easy to comprehend. Thank you brother!

[atelier]

I have math test tomorrow but I'm learning how to name chords.
But being a faliure is ok...

[sgtpepper]

Seriously, Your videos are litterally the complete responsibility of my theory knowledge, God bless you for free lessons. And thank you so much.

[w.l.davisjr.]

7 years late but you broke through my thick skull in ONE session and unmasked the mystery (for me) of how chords are made. Thank You

[CellTR]

Thats the best and simplest explanation i have ever seen

[BillDeWitt]

THAT'S what I always didn't know! Thanks.
Either I am finally at the point in my learning that I can begin to grasp these things, or you are a super cool and groovy teacher.
We can just assume it's the second.

[giannislymperopoylos]

ITS THE BEST VIDEO ON CHORDS NAME IVE SEEN...HANDS DOWN...!YOU ARE EXCEPTIONAL AT TRANSFERRING THE KNOWLEDGE IN THE MOST COMPREHENSIBLE WAY...!!THANK YOU!!
THE MOST CRUCIAL THING IS THAT ITS EASIER TO ADJUST ALL THE NUMBERS-POSITIONS IN ONLY ONE SCALE ...THE MAJOR ONE...THAN ADJUSTING THE PATTERN ETC... IN EVERY SINGLE SCALE FROM WHICH YOU WANT TO FORM THE CHORD...ITS 2 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND ITS TAUGHT EITHER WAY...BUT I BELIEVE ITS FAR MORE CLEVER AND EFFICIENT THEY WAY YOU TEACH IT...!!

[rosswilliam]

Wow, what a terrific lesson! Completely cleared up a lot of questions I had about chords. Much appreciated. I also dig your humor at the beginning of your videos. Subscribed!

[steveg.]

Just found this chord spelling explanation (4 years later). Fantastic! So succinct. Thanks. I’m gonna put this video in speed dial.

[nealhartsell]

Fabulous teacher. My gosh. It’s finally becoming clearer to me. Thank you!!!

[redYELLWblue]

Man, you cleared this up for me so well. Thanks again for the awesome content, Sean!

[jaedybro]

As a beginner, all of the chords are a bit sus to me 🤔

[antoniosoaressj]

Great Sean! You are a genius musician and a great teacher. Your lessons are fun, interesting, relevant, and practical. I found it very helpful. Thanks a lot. Stay Blessed.

[petermusiko]

I was just about to go to bed so I didn't get a paper and a pencil but I think I got almost all of what you explained...this is a brilliant explanation of music theory, the best and simplest explanation of chords ever! 👏👏👏