This Stupid TRICK Helped Me Learn 1000s of Chord Progressions

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  • @MelvinDarrell
    @MelvinDarrell  21 วันที่ผ่านมา +18

    My personal database of over 100 chord progressions is now available, complete with detailed explanations of my practice methods and techniques for expanding these progressions into thousands of musical possibilities. Get access here: progressiondatabasev1.carrd.co

  • @Arthur-be3qu
    @Arthur-be3qu หลายเดือนก่อน +719

    smashing your keyboard until what you hear scratches that spot in your brain>>>

    • @Thestuffdoer
      @Thestuffdoer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +25

      Yup, that’s how I make music

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +85

      I learned from reading a book by Quincy Jones that the technical aspect (science of music) shortens that path to what you’re hearing in your brain.

    • @Thestuffdoer
      @Thestuffdoer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      @@MelvinDarrell is the “science of music” just music theory or something different? ‘Cuz like, I know that chords exist, I know the major, minor, and minor harmonic scales for each key, but that’s as far as my music theory knowledge extends

    • @tinest6485
      @tinest6485 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

      @@Thestuffdoer there is in fact a scientific explanation to why music sounds good

    • @Thestuffdoer
      @Thestuffdoer 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@tinest6485 OHHH okay that clears things up a bit, thanks

  • @gunkcunk
    @gunkcunk หลายเดือนก่อน +351

    It's always the underrated TH-camrs with the best methods

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

      Thank you. Hopefully with all this great feedback. The content will reach more folks.

    • @ASKB22
      @ASKB22 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      Nah fr the hidden gems

  • @okilfeathermusic
    @okilfeathermusic 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +145

    usually these quick-hack videos don't help a musician's long-term development but this one is 100% on point, everybody should do this.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

      I appreciate that feedback.
      I don’t believe in quick hacks. I use to look for them and realized that I was just delaying my development and desired outcomes.

  • @HBStone
    @HBStone 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +70

    That GPS analogy was spot on, liked and subscribed =)

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

      Glad the GPS analogy clicked, thanks for subscribing! 😎

    • @wertyoomusic
      @wertyoomusic 21 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ditto

    • @Dggb2345
      @Dggb2345 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Liked that a lot.

  • @haroldperezcoronado
    @haroldperezcoronado 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    Man, this is so real. The moment I started recognizing patterns and studying like this, I had a huge, very huge improvement in my musical experience. It's like you've been walking in a room all the time, and then you open a door ... to a whole stadium. Now you can run. Maybe Fly. Nice rumble over there!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow. Thats an inspiring thought. What instrument do you play?

  • @marktaylor2502
    @marktaylor2502 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Great ideas for learning. it’s also wise to stop trying to memorize specific chords and just learn the architecture/shape of each form.
    Maj7 = 1-3-5-7. Quality = Major
    Min7 = 1-b3-5-b7. Quality = Minor
    Dom = 1-3-5-b7. Quality = Dominant
    There is one other basic shape and that is diminished where you simply stack minor 3rd
    1-b3-b5-bb7
    Notice that in each chord (except the diminished) only 2 of these tones determine the chord quality, the 3rd and the 7th. The root isn’t necessary snd neither is the 5th unless you are altering it by flatting b5 or augmenting #5
    Once you have the architecture grab any of these for whatever key you are working in then move on to altered and extended chords such as
    extensions add a 9
    alterations flat the 5

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You’re absolutely right! Thanks for sharing this insight with the community.

  • @WSS_the_OG
    @WSS_the_OG 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +16

    This is the way! I also found that having a good understanding of modes is a game changer. That's like having an instant "dial-a-mood" machine available once you've internalised how each mode sounds and feels, sort of like the muscle memory of riding a bicycle. Appropriate (for the mood you're trying to achieve) chord and note progressions flow really naturally once you've locked in the flavour of each mode. And the best part is they simply recycle scales we already know, and all we have to do is pick a different starting note within those already familiar patterns.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Thanks for sharing this great insight on modes!

  • @MxNSTR
    @MxNSTR 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    stuff like this are things only smaller youtubers talk about and thats awesome because thats a way to find people like you, giving us information about subjects you dont find much about

  • @Me-da-Ghost
    @Me-da-Ghost 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +24

    I think something that can also help a lot is ear training, and learning to recognize chords and progressions. With enough practice, you'll be able to pick out the chords used in most songs, and if you start paying attention to the choices used in the songs you hear in your everyday life, you'll naturally build up a wide vocabulary of chord changes. You also won't have to spend effort "memorizing" anything--you can just think of the song in your head or listen to it and find the chords again.

  • @MrMike6023
    @MrMike6023 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    Bro I read "one simple trick" and was positive it was gonna be some bullshit. I literally thought, "I'm a sucker for clicking on this," but honestly, great video.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Haha. I’m glad that it passed the bs test. I don’t like click bait and this strategy really helped me after years of overcomplicating things.
      I appreciate the feedback and the laugh. Thanks man!

  • @JABTV2008
    @JABTV2008 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    great advice, Melvin. I've been stuck on this for ages, and all that's failing me is my procrastination and slack discipline. You are gold motivation!! Thanks a million!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Really glad to hear that I provided some help! Let’s crush those goals 💪

  • @willpfrang2953
    @willpfrang2953 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Really love this man. Super smart approach. I’m self taught and really skipped over learning/ speaking about chords using a numeric system. I’m ready to jump in, let’s do it.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I'm excited for you. Let's get to work.

  • @abelnocera3500
    @abelnocera3500 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +90

    tbh my method, which I found out worked on accident, is to just branch out what you listen to as much as possible. Listen to Metal music, alt rock, Gospel music, RnB all in the same day. Fuck it listen to Ghanaian Rock, whatever it is listen to it and analyze every note, chord and percussion, see how it affects the sound, how the different notes in a chord rub on eachother and how a progression completes itself and see how a rhythm dictates the movement of the song. That's my two cents and it's stupid but yeah, listen to as much music as you can and broaden your influences. That is the key for innovation and workflow

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

      I like this. Great way to build your vocabulary and deepen your understanding of harmony and how to apply it. Thanks for sharing this.

    • @nbeutler1134
      @nbeutler1134 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +11

      Listening to classical, especially of the late romantic period will show you things you could never imagine. There are chords and dissonances in there that literally sound otherworldly. Especially on piano, if you think of the color of the orchestra, the different sections and how they’re used in tandem-transferred onto the keys, it will teach you how to space voicings to create vast and beautiful texture. Of course, there will be things that are literally impossible to replicate with two hands, but you take what you can get.

    • @eric_james_music
      @eric_james_music 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yeah deff I agree with this, I grew up playing metal and punk, then branched out to more psychedelic stuff, then finally jazz. They all kinda blend together in my songwriting. I also do the method of just learning all my favorite artists songs. Been writin 10+ years now and I'd like to think the chords have gotten more compelling! haha

  • @Nick-sk5qf
    @Nick-sk5qf 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    Found this vid when I needed it the most. Thank you so much for opening the door to so much more :)

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Nick. I’m really happy to hear that you found this video when you needed some inspo. You got this!

  • @FLIPFINGERS-p3n
    @FLIPFINGERS-p3n 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I'm starting work as a music therapist for elderly people (with alzheimers) next Monday and my focus was always on improv so this really helps me get back in theory and broaden my toolset once again!!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m really happy to hear that. My goal in sharing this was to make music theory a bit more accessible to folks.

  • @DavidLopez-gs1fb
    @DavidLopez-gs1fb 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    Wonderful video: you understand the learning process, the power of discipline, your thought is scientific, you inspire with references, you use math.... You earned yourself a subscriber.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow, thank you! I appreciate the kind words and support.

  • @DeanForantDesigns
    @DeanForantDesigns 15 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. I love how you explained this and I'm going to start doing this

  • @hazyfeilds
    @hazyfeilds 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for this video! I appreciate the positivity and clarity.
    Just want to say I think it's hilarious that the 'stupid trick' is just practicing in an informed/efficient way.

  • @uncleinflammatory9916
    @uncleinflammatory9916 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This is some of the best advice I have encountered on TH-cam! It is certainly great advice for learning and applying music theory, but once you "get it" you can apply the principles of this method to almost anything you wish to learn. great video!

  • @bennyflint
    @bennyflint 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is one of clearest, most concise, and most correct music videos I’ve seen. Thank you!

  • @user-ko3ec1ch5s
    @user-ko3ec1ch5s 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    the way you just described how to actually learn including the method, was beautiful

  • @woofcity6307
    @woofcity6307 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +22

    Nashville system baby! I got into a number system too and it’s the only thing ill do now. You can move anything anywhere and it all repeats… love it. Go numbers!
    The thing I would do the most that I never hear anybody talk about is I lay in bed at night and I do the practice in my mind. I remember the chord I think of all the fingering and I literally play it in my brain with no instrument there. If I can do it without an instrument, I know I can do it. It may sound weird, but for me, it actually works. I do not have perfect pitch. I do have good relative pitch tho.

    • @Milkbone003
      @Milkbone003 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I learned it on stage with some great pickers. Nashville number system was the best thing that happened with I was started out.

    • @ForkySeven
      @ForkySeven 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Nashville is good, but there are superior number systems in music that have existed for hundreds of years.

    • @faboxbkn
      @faboxbkn 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      ​@@ForkySevencare to elaborate?

  • @LPS-mh8kx
    @LPS-mh8kx 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    I remember when I 1st moved to Rochester, NY from Phoenix, AZ. Phoenix is laid out in a grid, easy to find anywhere. Rochester is the complete opposite. My husband, who grew up there, forced me to drive because he said, “you’ll learn faster”. Point taken. Years later I worked as a courier and as head courier I would train all the newbies. I would make them drive for the same reason. No GPS, just drive. My point is your analogy is spot on. And…I’m taking your advice and putting into my practice routine. Brilliant!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I love this story. Thank you so much for sharing and showing me, with a real life example how useful the analogy is in expressing the power of recall.

  • @JohnGiuntoli
    @JohnGiuntoli 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you. Your delivery style makes this approach easy to understand. I wish you success in your endeavors.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Much appreciated, and thank you for the kind words!

  • @richardblocher599
    @richardblocher599 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You are a rare person, and I have never considered this method. I really appreciate your kindness in sharing this method with us. It sure makes sense and is well worth the effort. God Bless you, and thank you for sharing. RB.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      RB, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad the method resonates with you.

  • @charlesclauser4686
    @charlesclauser4686 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wonderfully presented - eloquent and informative. A voice to be listened to. Thank you Melvin!

  • @sherc7792
    @sherc7792 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Terrific video Melvin! Your clear, concise and visual delivery makes it easy for me to follow and understand. Love it!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks! I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @faboxbkn
    @faboxbkn 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This is amazing! The recall exercise you are talking about is free active recall and indeed is the most powerful technique to put things on your long term memory. Not sure if anyone commented already but there are tools out there like anki which allows a 'guided' active recall study session. Honestly it isn't necessary to use tools like this but the good thing is they are able to identify what things you tend to forget the most (and about to forget) and it presents you those flash cards more often. Worth to mention, study mateirals nowadays can be found digitally making the flash cards creation process a breeze! Just print something out and paste it.
    Really good content!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks for the great insight and for sharing those resources with the community!

  • @GrantVanderKlipp
    @GrantVanderKlipp 21 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This was so helpful, and your energy was so encouraging! Excited to use this technique!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      So happy to hear that Grant. Glad that you got value from it. I'm interested in hearing how your experience is with the technique.

  • @PRISMN54
    @PRISMN54 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Yessss!!! Thank you so much for this lesson!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’re welcome! I’m happy that you enjoyed it.

  • @BrokeTheGamer
    @BrokeTheGamer 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    I was lost in the sauce for MANY years and still couldn’t link up progressions on my own… Then I moved to Nashville.
    On the very first day out and about I get linked up with a session guitarist who invited me to a group song-writing session.
    The following day, at that write, I learned the ‘Nashville Number System’, in 10-minutes.
    Suddenly, I could do what I couldn’t do for 15 years.
    Nashville Number System - REQUIRED LEARNING.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  27 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

      Same here. I was lost in the sauce for so many years. That’s why I wanted to share this insight.
      I think a video discussing the Nashville number system would be a good one for me to do.

    • @jimmyscott7414
      @jimmyscott7414 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MelvinDarrellI’d be interested to hear more about the Nashville method.

  • @remnantcrusade
    @remnantcrusade 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Love your simple and straightforward presentation, makes it easy to understand and digest!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks, I really appreciate that!

  • @markhughesbass
    @markhughesbass 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    I like the GPS mode analogy. Thanks.

  • @naturalmagic4128
    @naturalmagic4128 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I honestly didn't expect this to expand my mind, but it has. I just subscribed, thank you!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m really happy to hear that. So glad that the video brought you some value.

  • @polishKGB
    @polishKGB 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +36

    863 subs is crazy for the content you're offering bro. Got a sub from me!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Really appreciate the support, hopefully the content will reach more folks!

    • @hecateswolf6007
      @hecateswolf6007 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      And me. I need to watch this again it’s excellent

    • @_MKSN
      @_MKSN 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      just got a thousand more 3 days later! keep up @melvindarrell

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@hecateswolf6007 really happy that you enjoyed the video. Let me know what other music topics you’re interested in.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@_MKSN the video numbers have been mind blowing. I’m really grateful for all of the support that I’ve been getting.

  • @JVWorshipSound-International70
    @JVWorshipSound-International70 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Melvin, you did a great job of breaking down these concepts so almost anyone can grasp them. Thanks!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks so much. I really appreciate that.

  • @jimrogers7425
    @jimrogers7425 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +15

    Melvin… what Paul McCartney said was also more or less supported by something said by the late, great songwriter Leon Russell, who said that the best songwriters were thieves, but they knew how to cover their tracks. He then went on to show where he got the progressions for some of his best songs, while writing his own melodies for them. Brilliance and genius always baffle the average songwriter, but it doesn’t mean that average songwriters can’t (and don’t) write great songs. By the way, John Lennon once said something to the effect of the best songs would come to him in his sleep and not leave him alone until he’d written them down. Great video… new subscriber, too! Cheers!

    • @norakat
      @norakat 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Now there’s a guy/band who took ideas or entire songs from other people.

    • @Davenorcal707
      @Davenorcal707 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@norakatThe Beatles? I think not. They paved the way and impacted music across all genres. It's also fair to say they were the greatest songwriters of all time. Perhaps you are confusing them with Elvis?

    • @5214428
      @5214428 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      George Harrison - My Sweet Lord copied The Chiffons - He’s so fine

    • @Davenorcal707
      @Davenorcal707 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @5214428 If you count similarities as copying then every single artist in the history of music is guilty. Except Yoko Ono.

    • @5214428
      @5214428 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ he was sued as it was more than just a similarity, it was the whole song at it’s core with different lyrics

  • @LeLilley1
    @LeLilley1 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video! Your GPS analogy really struck home with me! I'll be doing this for several weeks and see if it works for me! I'm pretty sure it will! Thank you so much!!

  • @Milkbone003
    @Milkbone003 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Mr. Darrell, I love the way you expressed this process. I have incorporated many aspects of this topic though out my journey and I can say that it has worked for me. Discipline is the key. If you want to learn, there are many ways to get the knowledge. One just has to take the time and work. Thank you for this video. I hope this week finds you surrounded by friends and family and most of all, Love. Happy picking, Sir.

  • @chasvox2
    @chasvox2 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Young man. You are wise. Keep up the good work!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahh thank you. I appreciate that. Life is humbling and I try not to miss the lessons when they come.

  • @SeanGilbertson
    @SeanGilbertson 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sean this is super kind of you!
      I appreciate your support and generosity. So glad that the video gave you some value!

  • @tylerparsons4681
    @tylerparsons4681 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I think everyone who wants to get into music making would benefit a million times from this one video. Thank you so much for this one!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow!! Im deeply grateful for that. Thank you Tyler.

  • @jeffwalsh3453
    @jeffwalsh3453 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Damn, thank you sir. That was beautifully explained. Thousands of TH-cam hours of watching across the board and this is my first comment ever felt needed. You gave me direction I the 20 yrs of guitar and piano ‘doodling’ yet never feeling like the ‘theory’ behind it all was sticking. Thank you for thoughtfully explaining this approach. A light bulb just went on in this dimly illuminated brain that enjoys the FEEL of sound and music.
    Give me a couple of months and I’ll let ya know how this all pans out.
    Appreciate you taking the time to share
    🙏🏻

  •  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wow crazy highly level production values, natural delivery, and great content. This is the best of TH-cam.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wow, thank you! I deeply appreciate your kindness. So glad that the video provided value and entertainment.

    •  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@MelvinDarrell You're welcome bro. I always have the upmost respect for those who put the real effort in to make exceptional quality stuff. I know it takes a lot of extra effort and the wisdom shared in this video is incredible. So thank you again.

  • @jimvandemoter6961
    @jimvandemoter6961 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really like your approach. I learned the chord number idea in theory classes in college. It opened up music for me in ways I'd never thought of, especially when transposing songs to different keys. Something that also helped was learning inversions like root position (I, III, V) triad, 1st inversion (III, V, I) and 2nd inversion (V, I, III). For instance, a 'C' chord in root position is C, E, G. 1st inversion is E, G, C. 2nd inversion is G, C, E. All three are 'C' chords just the notes are in a different order.

  • @brianwalsh6666
    @brianwalsh6666 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love your video, Melvin! I would love to see a practical video of that single numerical progression with at least some of the variations. I think it would be helpful. Thanks for the introduction!!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the suggestion! I will definitely keep that in mind for a future video.

  • @LeoBantolino
    @LeoBantolino 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    luv the systematic approach and not just a laid out one size fits all formula

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes. We process information in many ways and every journey is different. Systems help to create frameworks to leverage but ultimately they have to be tweaked for the individual.

  • @garyf4912
    @garyf4912 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    My new favorite channel !!!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Gary thank you! I appreciate that.

  • @rickyoldtree
    @rickyoldtree 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Melvin, great delivery mate, you got the perfect speed of speech there.. and you are absolutely right about the number system, or Nashville number system to be pedantic about it! I play guitar/bass mainly and I see the fretboard as groups of overlaying patterns of possibility now, it the best possible method for songwriting..

  • @Davenorcal707
    @Davenorcal707 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Most of this is reinforcing what already know. But the analogy comparing chord progressions to GPS directions made perfect sense to me well before the explanation and is a brilliant one.

  • @undergroundscientist7631
    @undergroundscientist7631 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This method aligns perfectly with advanced retrieval-based learning and effective spaced learning methods. Really good video.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the science-backed affirmation 🙏. What’s a good reference for advanced retrieval based learning?

  • @alb4428
    @alb4428 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    you are really good at teaching. keeping it real.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I really appreciate the kind words, glad you found it helpful!

  • @BunnyHunterBC
    @BunnyHunterBC 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +4

    I always heard about the number system , but didn't really thing about it too much. Makes more sense to me after watching this video, cheers!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m happy to hear that I helped simplify the concept.

  • @deaddiamond3698
    @deaddiamond3698 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks a lot! I feel that this idea spinned in my head, but I couldn’t get it out and finally understand how to move forward with chord progressions. I’ll give it a try 100%!

  • @markrabin815
    @markrabin815 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    First off, thanks - I expected a different tilt on this video and was pleasantly surprised - awesome ideas and very well delivered content with a few great teaching methods used - bravo!

  • @daveanderson119
    @daveanderson119 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I loved your use of analogies. You make things so very understandable. Thank you!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're very welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful.

  • @BertWald-wp9pz
    @BertWald-wp9pz 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Just found this channel and have subscribed. The clarity and simplicity of the explanation is incredible. I am going to try this because the system indicated sounds like other systems I have implemented that cut the crap and program the mind to make the music more fluently. Thanks. Absolutely Great stuff.
    My first progression will be ii V I

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Welcome aboard! And thank you so much for the thoughtful feedback.

  • @Bassic778
    @Bassic778 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent tutorial and a great analogy using GPS!

  • @Dogtagnan
    @Dogtagnan 14 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Way back when I was a teenager we learned how to play guitar by figuring out a song by ear, playing until we got the right note combo (which were probably chords with fancy names like c11 add13 - we didn't know, didn't care and it didn't matter). Then finding that same note combo up the guitar neck. I'm now an old guy and talking to other intermediate players we realised that following others note by note on TH-cam was actually stifling our learning rather then developing. And having the smartphone or iPad nearby is a recipe for distraction. Your satnav analogy was right on point, friend.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate this insight. I think it’ll help a lot of folks in a similar situation. Thank you for sharing.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for sharing this insight. A lot of people currently in a similar situation can benefit from this. I personally use to be overwhelmed by the challenge of learning songs note for note by ear.

    • @alanwann9318
      @alanwann9318 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Dogtagnan in the 70,s I backed Irish folk music in pubs no key or music provided you learn to follow, remember your memory is light as a feather.

  • @b4nd1t61
    @b4nd1t61 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    As a jazz person I’m well accustomed to ii-V-Is, I-vi-ii-Vs, etc, but I don’t understand how I can see these variations and stuff like you’re talking about, could you expand on that a little? How would I work through “deep learning” the ii-V-I for a week?
    Great video! Love the advice!

    • @marshwetland3808
      @marshwetland3808 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I bet you don't have to start at 4-5-1. pick something that's new to you. Maybe progressions aren't your problem. Test yourself on Giant Steps and if you're good on that, you are finished learning progressions, maybe.

    • @ev25zv
      @ev25zv 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      For example, a I vi ii V, being Cma7 Ami7 Dmi7 G7 can become Cma7 C#dim7 Dmi7 G7. This is still a I vi ii V because the C#dim7 functions as an A7b9 chord (i.e., a C#dim7 has C# E G Bb an an A7b9 has those same 4 pitches with an A on bottom (A) C# E G Bb).
      An A7 subs for Ami7 because it's a secondary dominant of the ii key, Dm: Cma7 A7 Dmi7 G7.
      Then you can change the A7 to Eb7 (tritone sub) and get Cma7 Eb7 Dmi7 G7.
      You can sub D7 for Dmi7 because it is a secondary dominant of the V chord, G. That gives you Cma7 A7 D7 G7.
      Then you can tritone sub both the A7 and the G7 and get: Cma7 Eb7 D7 Db7 and it's still a I vi ii V based progression (even though you would write it out for your bass or piano player as I bIII7 II7 bII7).
      Or Emi7 can sub for Cma7 because the notes EGBD with a C on bottom (bass player) forms a Cma9 chord, so Emi7 is really a Cma9 missing the C note. Then you get: Emi7 A7 Dmi7 Db7 and that's still just a variation of I vi ii V.
      The you can precede any dom7 with its ii chord, so | Cma7 | A7 | Ab7(tritone sub of D7) | G7 | can become | Cma7 | Emi7 A7 | Ebmi7 Ab7 | Dmi7 G7 |
      So if you combine some, like in rhythm changes to keep it from being boring, you could get: Cma7 C#dim7 Dmi7 Ebdim7 Emi7 A7 Dmi7 G7 (C) and that's just a I vi ii V based progression 2x.
      So yeah, when one looks at any of these variations in a vacuum, it can appear on the surface to be separate jazz progressions that you have to spend years memorizing, but it's really just a basic chord progression that's been reharmonized using basic principles.
      Looking at jazz in this way will make your journey in the style a lot easier.

    • @b4nd1t61
      @b4nd1t61 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @ as I was reading I recognized that I understood everything, I just haven’t thought about that way of connecting everything yet in my own writing. Thank you so much! This was so helpful!

    • @ahmetcengizozel
      @ahmetcengizozel 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@ev25zv My friend. I am grateful to you. Do you realize what a door you opened by making this comment? Maybe you saved me 10 years. The trainings are in English and that's why I have a hard time. I don't have a certain method. I learn a little from here and a little from there. Which method is right? Which is wrong? How should I learn? I progressed very slowly because of asking such questions and my foreign language problem. But you made me look at the subject holistically. Thanks to you, you gave me the answers to my many question marks about piano jazz solos and chords. I literally experienced enlightenment. It's like you repaired a broken bridge. There were a few jazz harmony videos that were confusing and meaningless to me because of the foreign language. If I watch them again right now, I can understand them. Thank you very much. 😊 Also, I saved your comment so that I don't forget what you wrote. By the way, can you suggest a method that explains it like you did? In other words, to understand the rules you explained better? Otherwise, of course, I will continue my own research.

  • @AnnMalone-z7y
    @AnnMalone-z7y 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Perfectly and clearly explained. Thanks from Ireland 🇮🇪

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hello Ann! So cool that you found the video. That’s the beauty of the Internet. I’m glad that you enjoyed it.

  • @gamepad-coder
    @gamepad-coder 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    This is fantastic advice!
    This will work
    so I'm going to try it.
    Thank you!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I’m so glad that you found it helpful. Happy to share what I’ve learned.

  • @Davenorcal707
    @Davenorcal707 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Very commendable of you to offer up shortcuts after obviously taking the time to learn music theory. I am going to go out on a limb here and say you probably like black music, in which case I must also commend you for your recognition of The Beatles as it is something I rarely see amongst Hip Hop and R&B fans, let alone young ones. You are obviously true to the sound.

  • @robagrennam
    @robagrennam 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Awesome explaining skills! Nice, calm style. Great technique!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Much appreciated!

  • @mz8061
    @mz8061 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Respect and gratitude to you for this video. I have been making music and playing piano for years now, and the best advice I have heard was the GPS analogy. Thanks a lot!

  • @intelligenttechnologies2476
    @intelligenttechnologies2476 5 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Intelligent and articulate. Subscribed.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you I appreciate the support and feedback.

  • @DanielSanchezRama
    @DanielSanchezRama 24 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you very much. It helps me a lot, not only with my guitar, I think I will apply this to every small piece of my life.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow! So happy to hear you make that connection. Music has given me many life lessons as well.

  • @king_scarxiii8229
    @king_scarxiii8229 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video, bruv. I’m excited to put this into my routine!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Ayye Raphael thanks for checking out the video. Let me know how you progress with the routine.

  • @trenceraponer
    @trenceraponer 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great system. A few years ago decided to memorize every note on my fretboard. Then I would use notes as anchors and moved my thinking into more of an interval based approach that I could move around, naming the intervals above and below my root while I was with my instrument and when I wasn’t. Recalling and thinking about the structures/ notes/ intervals while away from the instrument is the beez neez of getting it committed to memory.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow. It seems like you’ve put in some great work to gain control of your instrument and train your ears.

  • @gavinhammond3137
    @gavinhammond3137 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Music is always going to be a lifelong commitment. Love the video.

  • @erenyeeagah204
    @erenyeeagah204 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    thank you, i felt really stuck swith my music and overwhelmed at a,ll the music theory, this was rly insightful to see how these artists rlearned it and how you learned it im gonna go by your method and learn a new chrod progression every week.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it resonated with you and that it gave you clarity, good luck on your journey!
      If you need a solid list of progressions and more instruction on my method I have resources that you might find useful:
      progressiondatabasev1.carrd.co/

  • @why-g9e
    @why-g9e 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    After anxiously looking up music theory videos and not knowing where to start.. So fortunate to have found this video! Feeling very encouraged and inspired :)

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That’s awesome! I’m glad that this gave you a place to start.

  • @CrossFitDelVal
    @CrossFitDelVal 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Really enjoyed this video, Melvin! The neighborhood analogy is spot on. Subscribed 👍

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the kind words. Glad the neighborhood analogy clicked with you! And thanks a million for the sub.

  • @playmakersmusic
    @playmakersmusic 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Interesting video! Gonna try to incorporate this into my practice routine! Currently, the chord progressions that catches my interests based on the style of music I listened to is IV-V-iii-vi. Gonna try to do this 10 mins in morning and evening. Thank you!

  • @AnitaGraber
    @AnitaGraber 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I stumbled on this method years ago-(I was teaching guitar and found it in a long ago forgotten book)
    it allows me to transpose on the fly when necessary -something no one else in my band can seem to pick up. ❤
    this is invaluable info-thanks for your posts

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for sharing this insight. I would love to know what book you read.

  • @trollingisasport
    @trollingisasport 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Something I'll add to this for beginners, is listening to the movement of the chords or even bass in the music you like can help build up an intuitive sense of where chords should go.

  • @robertomighty4562
    @robertomighty4562 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent lesson, sharing, examples, relatability -- Kudos!

  • @Jotalucas722
    @Jotalucas722 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +10

    thank you so much random stranger! i feel like this was the knowledge i was waiting to fall out of the sky,

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      You’re very welcome. It’s satisfying to find knowledge that clicks. 🙏🏾

    • @GS-uy4xo
      @GS-uy4xo 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Funny how things fall from the sky when you’re searching and asking for help 🤔

  • @rudolfkurtz9847
    @rudolfkurtz9847 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Mr. Melvin Darrell, Sir, this is awesome, i play drums 40 years, writing lyrics my whole life, play guitar for 6 years only, learning chords and harmony even a bit music-theory(can´t read or write sheetmusic though), but was overthinking and overdoing till i stressed myself out, this is very mind-calming and for that, thank you from my heart...‼⬆👏👏👏

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      You’re so welcome. I’m glad that this helped with taking the edge off a bit. It did the same for me.

  • @justingoers
    @justingoers 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is such good advice. Thank you.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You're very welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

  • @magdalenakirsch5838
    @magdalenakirsch5838 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This method works!!!
    Thank you for sharing it with the world!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  24 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Magdalena you are very welcome! I’m so glad that it’s helping!

  • @Pittopittone
    @Pittopittone 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Real and high quality advice. Thanks man🫶🏻😎

  • @GoodVibeTribe
    @GoodVibeTribe 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Thank you! You are a wonderful communicator.👍🏽

  • @liamcullen3035
    @liamcullen3035 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This is a really excellent video! Thankyou so much ❤

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Liam I appreciate that. Glad that you enjoyed it.

  • @Grubnub903
    @Grubnub903 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wish I could like this video more than once. Thank you for sharing this!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  16 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Wow thanks for the love! I'm really glad you liked it.

  • @GodbodyNadi
    @GodbodyNadi 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So accurate and thank you for the reminder. My teacher had us focus on 2/5/1 a few years back. I will refocus to bring those memories back.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You are very welcome! It’s great that you had a solid foundation.

  • @456Edot
    @456Edot 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent content! This week I’ll do the 2-5-1 progression

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      That’s an essential progression!

  • @Woahbro69420
    @Woahbro69420 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was super solid bro🙏 thank you so much for this! Can’t wait for more

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I appreciate that and there is more to come! What are you most interested in hearing about.

    • @Woahbro69420
      @Woahbro69420 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @ yo thanks for replying! U touched on it in the video briefly, but chord substitution is something I want to get more into and get a better understanding of. Thank u so much again, and hav a blessed holiday season!

  • @albemarleZane
    @albemarleZane 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Phenomenal advice! Thank you Melvin.

  • @johncubbin825
    @johncubbin825 23 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    This makes a lot of sense.
    We’ve learned a lot more about how the brain learns in the last 50 years and it’s good to see it applied here.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  23 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate that perspective. Thank you for the feedback.

  • @LifeIsRythm
    @LifeIsRythm 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    1000 out of one, got it man!

  • @prodwolves
    @prodwolves หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    amazing video, your getting better with each new video, from the topics to the editing 🙏❤

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thank you for tuning in consistently. Your feedback is energizing.

  • @arabar1111
    @arabar1111 14 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What a great tip! Thank you

  • @nathannowack6459
    @nathannowack6459 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    damn this is a great video! tons of solid references and loved the neighborhood analogy.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thanks Nathan! I’m glad the neighborhood analogy clicked!

  • @hd0w-x3u
    @hd0w-x3u 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    wow the video is reaaally good! thanks for all the tips and nice editing btw, the vibe of the video was cool asf

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks for the love! Glad that you enjoyed the vibe and found the tips to be helpful! 🙏🏾

  • @MarcQuigley
    @MarcQuigley 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great video! Thanks for posting this.

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I appreciate that! Glad you found it helpful.

  • @ChrisFinnell
    @ChrisFinnell 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome vide!. What you outlined sounds like exactly what I have been doing. I'll be working on this method. I read the Hookpad Theory books, but definitely can go deeper with the analyzing and internalizing the chord progression examples they provide.I'm going to pick out a progression now

  • @PatrickMcLeanE
    @PatrickMcLeanE 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Excellent all around. Keep 'em coming!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  29 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks Patrick! I appreciate the encouragement.

  • @NajlaNouveau
    @NajlaNouveau 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Immediately subscribed!

    • @MelvinDarrell
      @MelvinDarrell  10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you Najla. I’m glad that you found some value in the video.