Why Chord Progressions Work

In my previous video I discussed how to think about chord progressions but hopefully this sheds more light on the intuition you can use when planning .

[mattrogers]

I could hear the chords well enough. I've been studying music theory for 18 months now, and this is the video I've been looking for all along. Thank you!

[pkbarbiedoll]

Cannot hear the chords well AT ALL. Wish you'd upload again with louder chords. Your voice overpowers the thing you are trying to get us to hear.

[EarthBoundBean]

I've been studying music for my piano and guitar since last new years. These type of videos used to sound like musical technobabble but I'm finally starting to have everything click inplace. I feel like I can almost see and feel the notes now. If you're struggling don't give up, your skill grows exponentially after you learn the basics.

[tasenova]

"Dont get stuck by the playbook and follow the rules. Know what the rules are, to break them"

I do this all the time. But that was the best way to put it

[SPOGGETT]

every part of this video was incredibly satisfying and well-produced, except for the fact that the first c major scale doesn't finish on c (but i guess that's effective foreshadowing to talking about expectations, LOL) and the fact that i'm not sure if the chords are even playing in the final progression segment

[calmic]

Been playing rock/prog rock/a little jazz/a little classical for decades+; performed in a prog band for a decade; spent years in bar jam nights surrounded by real working musicians; composed music for fun and little for tv/docs

Did it all without even knowing the names of the notes on the strings of my instrument much less chords.

I knew beats, measures, time signatures buts that's about it.

Been self learning theory for about a year now and if i learnt what this vid teaches back then on day one, then reiterated again on chords/intervals, then reiterated again and again I'd understand music a lot more.

In my own self study I have not learned chord resolution yet.

This primer was like a magic key for me!! This IMMEDIATELY helped my composing skills and opened up my fretboard too.

Cheers!

[hey_maurice]

It is criminal that I JUST discovered your videos. You have such a well thought out approach to explaining concepts and your visuals are PERFECT. If you ever decide to come back to YouTube, the internet will be better off for it.

[MLife]

“Don’t get stuck living by the playbook, know it’s rules so you know when to break them” 3:03

[COLORMIND.mp]

this was the best representation of chord theory ive seen so far and ive been watching tutorials for 10 years

[davideisele]

The first video I watched by you was the extended chords video. I loved it, so I continued watching. This video was very insightful, in regard to creativity. Keep this shit up, man. You have a true fan in me. No doubt

[Amaroq]

I have a feeling this would be enlightening if I had a clue what any of it meant.

[Tyler-bzxl]

good stuff dude and awesome animations, you deserve more subs

[reebretsat.]

I am a highly visual learner and this format really resonated with me! Thank you.

[currenclay]

Thanks for this ‘Explain to me like five’ video about chords. You made it so simple. The visuals helped along perfectly. I now have a much better understanding of how & why chords work being a rookie musician, Thankyou so much! Bless

[reaktiv]

Really like your explanation, Crystal clear and opening new doors for me. Thank you!

[DecoAraujo]

Wow, wtf! This is the best explanation i have ever seen about harmonic functions! Thanks so much!

[editname]

you explain these concepts so well. watching all your ads bc of this, lmao

[JayRedding_]

I like that concept of knowing the rules before braking them. Like when I choose to not use proper grammar. I know the rules I'm braking.

[zwwl]

These are the best music theory videos on the internet, thank you!!

[rotaris]

Outstanding work! Love the production value and polished animations 👌🏾