How To Find The Root Note & Identify Chord Inversions

Chord Hacks (free video series):

Have you ever played a series of notes and wondered what on earth is that chord? Or maybe you're already familiar with chords and inversions, but you aren't clear on how to identify which inversion you're playing.

If I can be completely honest with you...I studied piano for around 10 years before I really grasped these concepts! So I'm excited to save you some time and trouble by sharing my tips and tricks for identifying chords and inversions.

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[marquislewis]

Was no boss at this. Exactly the instruction I needed. Thank you.

[LarryjB]

Thanks! Struggling in a music skills class and this is one of my biggest obstacles. Really helped.

[sdw]

Thank you. You made it so clear and encouraging for me to make up my own root chords. Seems so simple. Thank you.

[AndrewTGreen]

Thank you so much! I’m just starting to learn and without access to a human teacher, trying to get all these little tips and tricks together is very hard. But you’ve made it much easier .... along with your other chord inversion video. Best wishes, thanks again and stay healthy!

[kennewton]

You do a very good job of explaining.. I had quit teaching myself piano 20 years ago because I got frustrated because of my impatience but I wish I had your tutorials back then. I've since started practicing again about four months ago after seeing one of your tutorials on YouTube. Thank you.

[dsjim]

thanks for posting this. as a lifelong guitarist, the piano seemed so daunting. this is really helping to clarify things.

[williammangus]

I’ve been taking lessons for about 3 years and my teacher has never went over this lol this is so simple. Thanks for the explaining this at a level where even a kid got get it

[JuanMoreGame]

Great way of looking at chords and figuring them out, thank you.

[wallycox]

That is soooo simple and soooo cool!! You're the best. Bunches of your tutorials have helped me. This one is a super "AahHah" monent. Thanks.

[roarjohannessen]

The most beutiful piano teacher in The World !

[TheUtuber]

2:25 "The note with the most space beneath it for roots to grow." Love your tips like these!

[samanthabankston]

Thank you for the shortcuts/learning tips. I was trying to understand how to identify a root note in a chord and this was perfect.

[pinkpsilo]

Had class today about inversions, was a bit tricky this decoded all confusion. thank you!

[kellisstudio]

Thank you for talking about the part I find as clear as mud after years of just reading, never thinking....with a stint of finding, writing and playing scales chords and inversions in every key followed by another long quit.

[sandrarowney]

Excellent, I'm taking a break for breakfast now and setting up to watch this again, and maybe again because it is just what I need! Thanks

[ArySauda]

God! I feel I adore you. I'm a begginer but u have showed so many tips that works so much and it has been amazing! Thank you so much for that. Sorry, my English is not so good 😋

[danwest]

You are an absolutely wonderful piano instructor. Thank you so much for making your content!

[michellechow]

wow that is really useful im struggling for the cadence part for my grade8 singing exam thank you much

[JD-]

Thank you for explaining this! I always had trouble figuring out what inversion I am playing.

[RamiGB]

So simple so elegant amazing! thank you very much for teaching me something I will carry with me for the rest of my life.