This lesson is a lot for me Sir..I have looked to know about these chord for a very very long time..🙂 God bless you always..🙏 Lot's of love from india ❤
I just want to thank you for these short mini lessons! I've been playing piano for almost 4 years now with TH-cam videos and learned the keys from knowing how to play violin but, I never knew all of this about chords. I never took the time to learn about the piano and how to play it itself so I thank you for these lessons a lot :)
I wanted to know what this notation was on my lead sheets. But because I didn’t know that these chords were called slash chords I didn’t know what to search for. But as I’m watching a lot of piano playing videos TH-cam algorithm put this on my home page. Great news and thank you for the excellent explanation 👍🏻
Thank you so much for covering this I have looked and looked and not been able to find what this means and you covered it perfectly so much appreciated!!😁
Angela Sauer: Me also. Every explanation I found in books and online complicated it, while this was straightforward and not so difficult at all. Excellent!
i just love your channel! learning .... i just bought my 61 keyboard and cant wait to learn with you how to play a keyboard, you make it so much easier.
I have a 72 key Casio. You can learn a lot on small keyboards. However try to practice on a full size keyboard.. Having said that..I knew a musician that actually played in venues as a solo jazz act. He had mastered all the rhythm sections.
Thanks for another great lesson. May I ask, how come the Amaj7/B isn't also called Amaj9 when I put the B in the top of my right hand it looked like it was following the steps up past the 7th to the 9th! just when I thought I was getting the hang of this theory stuff LOOOOL
I agree the A or C#.. most likely C# is walking down to the 4 chord D ..or possible Bmin7 as that would be in that might be in the song.. This has a lot of answers..experimenting is one of the best ways to learn. Also I use an old fashion spiral notebook and write things out by hand. It helps with creative process..
How would I throw a slash chord into a progression? Like when would be the “right time” to apply it? Are they following the same principle as passing chords? Just curious about the theory behind them
Thanks. Since a few years I started worrying more and more. What do they mean with x over x? Now I see I use this already for many years. But indeed, it's a way easier way to indicate more complex chords. Thanks. I can sleep now with less stress. (and I don't read sheet music...I just let my internal I-music computer run my playing)
The best way to see if this works is to try it. However it will have B flavor..and b is not working as a 9 in this case it is working.as.the root. That has been my experience. Always be open to trying new ways. It makes a better musician. One proviso here. If I am co.comunnicating with other musics..its best to stay with what he said in this video. PIANOSTYLE100.
Hey, I have a VERY BIG question, I'd be thankful if you answer me: What is Sus7?! I know What is Sus4 or Sus2 but here you said "it's technically A Sus7" 2:16
As a beginner I’m generally playing my chords in my left hand and the melody in the right. What then? Do I not worry about it as long as I have that [2nd slash note] in the chord in my left hand? Thanks for any answer I can get....
I guess the most important part would be that the second letter is the lowest note in your left hand. Try to adjust the keys you're playing in a way where that is possible :) Example: G/A -> A + G-B-D right? so you adjust that to: A + B-D-G. Like that it should be playable with one hand. Good Luck! :)
A is the bass note so the chord should really be called A something. It contains all the notes you would expect to find in an Asus7 chord so it makes sense to call it this. 😀
Why did you call it Asus7 and sus13? Asus7 means Asus4 dom7 doesn’t it? And isn’t sus13 the same as sus6? Why sus13 instead then? Just curious, cuz it’s conflicting with what I learnt
What i don't get it is this You are saying C# , E, and A is just an A chord is not this a minor C# 2-3 as you were teaching in another lesson? or these are the same thing ? this is kind of confusing...
good lesson. but what r slashes 4? can u also eplain in some lesson how to play jazz...i mean specific chords-how to make them n scales-if there are any scalec 4 jazz(somethin like scales in blues, the intervals 3,2,1,1,3,2)
Slash chords are a way of simplifying more complicated chords. There are many, many scales used in jazz - the best place to start is with the major modes. I actually made an introduction to modes video you might enjoy: th-cam.com/video/o6FVtZ-bkyU/w-d-xo.html
Ah ! As I play chords with the left hand and the melody with the right (the dumb, self taught way) , I now know I can just ignore the second bit of the slash cord , or grow 2 more fingers or another arm 😎
So, the degree is always in the bass note, right? I always got confused with that. I mean, for example, in the A minor key G/A would be simply a variation of the first degree and not of the 7th degree, is it so? It would help a video explaining several slash chords progressions in relationship to the key degrees.
Most of ur videos I like ,this one is a little confusing, are we now naming chords differently, and the 3rd in the bass is 1st inversion, why not call it what it is,,,drop voicings
I have been learning Piano on my own for years. But I've never come across to someone explaining Slash chords this better.
Thank you very much.
i love this channel. short, simple but the most helpful tutorials.
I've seen these slash chords forever on my sheet music but no one ever told me what they were. This was great! thank you :)
Started trying to memorize chords. No need now. I learned how to make the chords! Thank you PianoPig! You are the best!
Exactly. He shows how to fish, rather than just give fish. Best piano teacher ever.
This lesson is a lot for me Sir..I have looked to know about these chord for a very very long time..🙂
God bless you always..🙏 Lot's of love from india ❤
I just want to thank you for these short mini lessons! I've been playing piano for almost 4 years now with TH-cam videos and learned the keys from knowing how to play violin but, I never knew all of this about chords. I never took the time to learn about the piano and how to play it itself so I thank you for these lessons a lot :)
The BEST explanation of 7TH chords.
Wished I've come across your channel a little bit sooner.
Amazing channel. Been messing by around on my piano for years but with my mathematical brain this really hits the spot
essential and effective: beautiful lesson, PianoPig.
Thank you :)
I wanted to know what this notation was on my lead sheets. But because I didn’t know that these chords were called slash chords I didn’t know what to search for. But as I’m watching a lot of piano playing videos TH-cam algorithm put this on my home page. Great news and thank you for the excellent explanation 👍🏻
Great lesson. Thanks dear..
Excellent piano tutorial. Thank you PianoPig.
No worries!
Thank you so much for teaching me all about slash chords
Thanks a lot for explaining slash chords very well, in a very simplified way!!!!!! Thanks once again!!!!!!!!!!!!
I thought this was Slashs' Chords from Guns N Roses.
lol same
Me too 🤭
Gorgeous, thank you so much for this quick overview. Just what I needed!
Perfectly explained! Thank you
Thank you so much for covering this I have looked and looked and not been able to find what this means and you covered it perfectly so much appreciated!!😁
Happy to help 😀
@@Piano_Pig I was having the Same condition for a very long time 🙂
Thanks a lot ❤
Angela Sauer: Me also. Every explanation I found in books and online complicated it, while this was straightforward and not so difficult at all. Excellent!
You're tutorials are really good man. Thanks for putting In the work
No worries bro, glad you're enjoying them :)
Something I've always wondered about. Thanks
huge help. This is a super easy way to learn slash or "over" chords especially compared to how I first learned it
Very helpful thanks!
Bro thank you so much for making these. I am practicing guitar and yhis really helped me learn
Thank you for simplifying slash chords for me! :-)
i just love your channel! learning .... i just bought my 61 keyboard and cant wait to learn with you how to play a keyboard, you make it so much easier.
I have a 72 key Casio. You can learn a lot on small keyboards. However try to practice on a full
size keyboard.. Having said that..I knew a musician that actually played in venues as a solo jazz act. He had mastered all the rhythm sections.
Thank u so much! This helped me a lot.
Very!! Helpful!!
Thank u brother, nice quick video👍🏻
The chords in this one sounded so good! ❤️🥰
Very nice, now every thing is easy to play
you dont know how much youve helped me
Wonderful tutorial. Thanks!
As an amateur string player in a music group, I recognise a major sixth when I hear it. Nothing beats an A/C# chord - the best of the lot!
Thanks for the lesson really helpful…
Simple and effective tutorial
Godbless
Thank you sir very useful!
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Brilliant information in a tiny format. Thank you 🙃
Hey PianoPig, this was a great lesson, I'm Really enjoying your TH-cam page lessons.
Glad you like them Tony :)
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omg i love you thank you so muchhh!
Thanks, great and easy to understand
Thank you! This was so helpful. :)
THANK YOU
Thank you for this tutorial.
Thank you so much!!
After a bit of exploring I found something that is beautiful. The only thing is, I want to know if its possible for this to happen: Eb*/G#/F#m7(9)
Thank you!! Your video was very helpful :)
Thank you!
Very nice
Slash chords are cool.
I like slash chords a lot
Can you please explain how at 2:18 you said G/A is Asus7 ? Is there a sus chord where you suspend both 2&4?
This was helpful. Did not know what was mean by a over c etc
Now you know 😀
Thanks :)
Thanks for another great lesson. May I ask, how come the Amaj7/B isn't also called Amaj9 when I put the B in the top of my right hand it looked like it was following the steps up past the 7th to the 9th! just when I thought I was getting the hang of this theory stuff LOOOOL
Enjoy the systematic teaching. Good communication.Coaching pace is excellent, allowing you to digest the info slowly.
A/C# chord, in this case what is the bass note for bass guitarist. A or C#. And where we use this chord in a song any tutorial?
C# on the bass
I agree the A or C#.. most likely C# is walking down to the 4 chord D ..or possible Bmin7 as that would be in that might be in the song.. This has a lot of answers..experimenting is one of the best ways to learn. Also I use an old fashion spiral notebook and write things out by hand. It helps with creative process..
How would I throw a slash chord into a progression? Like when would be the “right time” to apply it? Are they following the same principle as passing chords? Just curious about the theory behind them
Thank you!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience! Blessings°
It's my pleasure!
Thanks. Since a few years I started worrying more and more. What do they mean with x over x? Now I see I use this already for many years. But indeed, it's a way easier way to indicate more complex chords. Thanks. I can sleep now with less stress. (and I don't read sheet music...I just let my internal I-music computer run my playing)
You said the Amaj7/ B was a Bsus13 and I was wondering if it could also be an Amaj9? In some kind of inversion ?
The best way to see if this works is to try it. However it will have B flavor..and b is not working as a 9 in this case it is working.as.the root. That has been my experience. Always be open to trying new ways. It makes a better
musician. One proviso here. If I am co.comunnicating with other musics..its best to stay with what he said in this video. PIANOSTYLE100.
Hey, I have a VERY BIG question, I'd be thankful if you answer me: What is Sus7?! I know What is Sus4 or Sus2 but here you said "it's technically A Sus7" 2:16
sorry if this is a dumb question but how do u find the correct notes for a slash chord?
Thanks! Mystery solved!
Please - if you have time - enlighten me as to your introduction chord progression. It’s really cool 😎- Peter.
Hey Peter! I actually made a video explaining how to play it, check it out here: th-cam.com/video/x8J9CzSXrUE/w-d-xo.html
PianoPig - Thank you so much 😊
Thank a lot
how can I learn every slash chord combination? is there a formula or pattern to follow?
Teach more slash chords! Advanced Slash chords! Resolutions!
As a beginner I’m generally playing my chords in my left hand and the melody in the right. What then? Do I not worry about it as long as I have that [2nd slash note] in the chord in my left hand? Thanks for any answer I can get....
I guess the most important part would be that the second letter is the lowest note in your left hand. Try to adjust the keys you're playing in a way where that is possible :)
Example: G/A -> A + G-B-D right? so you adjust that to: A + B-D-G. Like that it should be playable with one hand. Good Luck! :)
@@JasmineG96 ....thank you for that.
2:17 how is it an Asus7 chord?
I would've called it a Gmaj add9
A is the bass note so the chord should really be called A something. It contains all the notes you would expect to find in an Asus7 chord so it makes sense to call it this. 😀
@@Piano_Pig so if it was g in the bass would it be called Gmaj add9?
When I was a student, I thought it means either or. Or choose any from two.
Are Slash chords same as over chords?
Hello, is there a Dominant C Minor?
Finally,
I know!
Does A-flat C-sharp E count as a chord?
Why did you call it Asus7 and sus13? Asus7 means Asus4 dom7 doesn’t it?
And isn’t sus13 the same as sus6? Why sus13 instead then? Just curious, cuz it’s conflicting with what I learnt
Asus7 just means Asus with the dominant 7. Asus13 is essentially Asus6, but using a 13 implies that the 7 is also present whereas the 6 does not.
PianoPig ah I see, that clarifies it! Thanks a lot
@@Piano_Pig Good answer.
What i don't get it is this You are saying C# , E, and A is just an A chord is not this a minor C# 2-3 as you were teaching in another lesson? or these are the same thing ? this is kind of confusing...
I am learning to play Bad Day by Daniel Powter and it has C/E over G the song is on a Piano Fake Boo
cool
What do chords like this mean? Eb - Db/ C mean?
could u plz give lesson about D position
I'll add it to my list :)
Why do I play the slash chord with my right hand...what happens to the tune when I'm playing the slash with my right hand?
Same question here!
Check eduard ventura, down in the comments, his explanation might help you!
I'm confused why G/A would be Asus7. Wouldn't the 5th degree of a 7th chord based on A be E? Where is the B coming from?
If A is the in bass and we have G-B-D in the right hand. G is the b7, B is the 2 and D is the 4 🙂
@@Piano_Pig oh, it's both the 2 AND the 4. Thanks.
@@mondotwistedmojo I had the same question. I think I vaguely understand PianoPig’s explanation. The terminology is confusing.
Amaj7/B sounds like Slide by Calvin Harris
good lesson. but what r slashes 4? can u also eplain in some lesson how to play jazz...i mean specific chords-how to make them n scales-if there are any scalec 4 jazz(somethin like scales in blues, the intervals 3,2,1,1,3,2)
Slash chords are a way of simplifying more complicated chords. There are many, many scales used in jazz - the best place to start is with the major modes. I actually made an introduction to modes video you might enjoy: th-cam.com/video/o6FVtZ-bkyU/w-d-xo.html
Thank u...i ve actually seen yo video bout modes. Would u make a lesson about jazz rythm or have u done some yet?
I haven't yet made any videos on comping / jazz rhythms. But I'll add it to my list of videos to make :)
Thnx.
I am playing a song with C/E over a G how do you play that
That's a horrible way of explaining a chord! I would imagine you'd have G on the bass with an EGC in the right hand.
Who likes b4 watching?
A/C# must be C#/A ergonomically notation imao
Ah ! As I play chords with the left hand and the melody with the right (the dumb, self taught way) , I now know I can just ignore the second bit of the slash cord , or grow 2 more fingers or another arm 😎
My music teacher said even the inversions of A chords are just A and not A/C# or A/E without left hand bass.
G/A could be an A sus7 or did you mean A sus9? Root is A; Sus 4 is the D; G is the b7; and B would be the 9.
I love you.
But ur a great musician,just thought I'd give u some real feedback 😎,this one is kinda iffy,,,,
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2:19 Isn't that a Gadd9?
I can now play songs that have slash chords
So, the degree is always in the bass note, right? I always got confused with that. I mean, for example, in the A minor key G/A would be simply a variation of the first degree and not of the 7th degree, is it so? It would help a video explaining several slash chords progressions in relationship to the key degrees.
Most of ur videos I like ,this one is a little confusing, are we now naming chords differently, and the 3rd in the bass is 1st inversion, why not call it what it is,,,drop voicings
2:50 anyone else think of the song “slide”?
That's nice, but I have no idea what an "inversion" is.
Example the root chord of c ceg and then an enversion would be gce