Hey, Ryan! Thanks for the videos. So, I understand the idea that chords are numbers. As long as you (Ryan) play the chord starting on the chord note name with your thumb and then go up from there, I can follow. For example, when you play CEG with 1, 3, 5 fingers, I can track with that. However, as you move on, you play the chords with different fingerings and I'm lost. My guess is that you're still playing C, E, and G but in a different order that's more convenient in the moment? I think you might have touched on this in another video, but it went by too quickly for me at the level where I am currently. Would you do a more beginner-y video about how to move those notes around? Thanks!
Hi Alexandra! Thanks for watching! You are correct. I am playing chords in my right hand in what are called "inversions." That is when chord notes are played in a different order from bottom to top on the keyboard. I have a video called "How To Use Chord Inversions To Play Piano Like A Pro." Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/sVOe0jZwFto/w-d-xo.html. Definitely check that out if you haven't. If things are still unclear let me know and I can do a more in-depth video on the topic. Thanks!
@@McCarthyMusicSchool Great! Thanks! I watched it, and it made sense. Are there more than 2 inversions? I don't know what they would be since you've just got the three fingers, but I guess that's the point of asking. ; )
Awesome! It depends on how many notes the chord has. A 3-note chord has three inversions (including root position). A 4-note chord has four inversions, etc.
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Ryan, In his excellent book on the Nashville Number System, Chas Williams writes, "A major chord needs no symbol. The number by itself ALWAYS means that it is a basic major chord. Minor chords carry a minus sign to the right of the chord number, 6-." What you are teaching in your video is that a 3 and 6 number by itself is automatically minor. This is fundamentally wrong. It resembles the Roman numeral and figured bass systems that date back to the 17th century. As a musician and producer in Nashville, using the authentic NNS for more than 45 years, I can tell you that all the chords in the NNS scale are Major...unless there is a suffix attached as in 3- or 6m. There is a terrific commentary on line BY Paul Franklin, a world class Nashville musician... THEORY THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM - PAUL FRANKLIN. You should check it out.
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Thanks for the lesson.
This has helped me so much been learning piano for two months. Please keep them comming :)
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Wonderful! Let me know if you have any questions about playing piano. 👍
Hey, Ryan! Thanks for the videos. So, I understand the idea that chords are numbers. As long as you (Ryan) play the chord starting on the chord note name with your thumb and then go up from there, I can follow. For example, when you play CEG with 1, 3, 5 fingers, I can track with that. However, as you move on, you play the chords with different fingerings and I'm lost. My guess is that you're still playing C, E, and G but in a different order that's more convenient in the moment? I think you might have touched on this in another video, but it went by too quickly for me at the level where I am currently. Would you do a more beginner-y video about how to move those notes around? Thanks!
Hi Alexandra! Thanks for watching! You are correct. I am playing chords in my right hand in what are called "inversions." That is when chord notes are played in a different order from bottom to top on the keyboard. I have a video called "How To Use Chord Inversions To Play Piano Like A Pro." Here's the link: th-cam.com/video/sVOe0jZwFto/w-d-xo.html. Definitely check that out if you haven't. If things are still unclear let me know and I can do a more in-depth video on the topic. Thanks!
@@McCarthyMusicSchool Great! Thanks! I watched it, and it made sense. Are there more than 2 inversions? I don't know what they would be since you've just got the three fingers, but I guess that's the point of asking. ; )
Awesome! It depends on how many notes the chord has. A 3-note chord has three inversions (including root position). A 4-note chord has four inversions, etc.
@@McCarthyMusicSchool I do love a pattern! :)
Excellent Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I am interested in your thoughts. Have you researched - Chiveard Awesome Speaker Framework (Have a quick look on google cant remember the place now)? It is a smashing one off guide for learning how to master the piano minus the headache. Ive heard some decent things about it and my GF after many years got cool results with it.
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Hello! Let me know if you have any questions or if I can help in any way!
Ryan, In his excellent book on the Nashville Number System, Chas Williams writes, "A major chord needs no symbol. The number by itself ALWAYS means that it is a basic major chord. Minor chords carry a minus sign to the right of the chord number, 6-." What you are teaching in your video is that a 3 and 6 number by itself is automatically minor. This is fundamentally wrong. It resembles the Roman numeral and figured bass systems that date back to the 17th century. As a musician and producer in Nashville, using the authentic NNS for more than 45 years, I can tell you that all the chords in the NNS scale are Major...unless there is a suffix attached as in 3- or 6m. There is a terrific commentary on line BY Paul Franklin, a world class Nashville musician...
THEORY THE NASHVILLE NUMBER SYSTEM - PAUL FRANKLIN. You should check it out.
Thanks! I'll check it out!