How Chords are Named: Easy Music Theory

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  • Guitar chords, piano chords, it makes no difference in the music theory of how chords are constructed and built. Learn the technique behind naming any chord in music.
    Master sheet link :goo.gl/Ve68Va
    Major Scale video: goo.gl/xUX9RK
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  • @dongoard1
    @dongoard1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been playing for 44 years. This is the best explanation of chord naming I’ve seen. I also really liked your Circle of Fifths video. Wonderful teaching. Great job Man!

  • @lposprb
    @lposprb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I’ve searched high and low and Sean, dude, you can put to words and explain stuff like no other. This is THE BEST, without question, explanation and description of chords, formulas, etc! Seriously, well done brother.

  • @anthonymartinez8458
    @anthonymartinez8458 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    No one was giving me a straight answer when I asked them what my chord would be called without a 5th. Everyone would either go on an unnecessary tangent regarding theory or just tell me I’m better off learning how to read music if I cared that much. Thanks to this I now know that the name of the chord doesn’t change if the 5th is on vacation. THANK U

  • @pringpring9468
    @pringpring9468 6 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    May God give me patience.

  • @abxorb
    @abxorb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It took me years to figure maybe 10% of this out from all the bits and pieces I've seen and heard over the years, not putting too much effort into it myself either and struggling how melodies and progressions work. This video put it so clear and consistent, excellent lesson, thanks! 👍

  • @SishId
    @SishId 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I know this video was uploaded like forever ago, but man you really helped me out with this stuff. Every resource I've found was relatively mundane and wasn't nearly as visual as this, really helped me understand why chords have such weird ass names. Thanks a lot if you're reading this man!

  • @sgtpepper6499
    @sgtpepper6499 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seriously, Your videos are litterally the complete responsibility of my theory knowledge, God bless you for free lessons. And thank you so much.

  • @adriamillasluque
    @adriamillasluque 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the knowledge inside of this video lots of people pay a good couple hundred euros to have someone explain this to them.
    Thank you, Sean!

  • @BillDeWitt
    @BillDeWitt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THAT'S what I always didn't know! Thanks.
    Either I am finally at the point in my learning that I can begin to grasp these things, or you are a super cool and groovy teacher.
    We can just assume it's the second.

  • @redYELL0Wblue
    @redYELL0Wblue 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man, you cleared this up for me so well. Thanks again for the awesome content, Sean!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      So great to hear man! I'll keep em coming!

  • @lyndonmendoza
    @lyndonmendoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Old video but what a superb and useful one! You've done it again Sean!

  • @toddbrindle9505
    @toddbrindle9505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Had no idea that naming chords was this easy to comprehend. Thank you brother!

  • @Cell4TR
    @Cell4TR 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thats the best and simplest explanation i have ever seen

  • @zapheya9606
    @zapheya9606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now all I need to do is to master fretboard's note names, the progression of note in each key,and the formulas for these confusing extended chords. Thanks Sean!! You really cleared a lot of things for me.

  • @emilyteng8095
    @emilyteng8095 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m so Glad I found this video. Your explanation is very clear and concise. Thx a lot!

  • @nealhartsell3880
    @nealhartsell3880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous teacher. My gosh. It’s finally becoming clearer to me. Thank you!!!

  • @atelier8584
    @atelier8584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    I have math test tomorrow but I'm learning how to name chords.
    But being a faliure is ok...

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      You're winning at chords though.

    • @tumpy1
      @tumpy1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great,I think you learn your math online too.

    • @zapantalambda
      @zapantalambda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hahaha

    • @Deadly1996
      @Deadly1996 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How did the test go?

    • @atelier8584
      @atelier8584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Deadly1996 It's been 3 years
      I don't remember

  • @steveg.3022
    @steveg.3022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just found this chord spelling explanation (4 years later). Fantastic! So succinct. Thanks. I’m gonna put this video in speed dial.

  • @erikstigter7897
    @erikstigter7897 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks for explaining this understandably.. I always heard it was nearly impossible to learn this stuff, but it’s actually quite easy.

  • @chadgarber
    @chadgarber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a FANTASTIC lesson. You have a great way of explaining and teaching! Thanks!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for watching!

  • @vidmohit4684
    @vidmohit4684 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is fantastic teaching! I've been racking my brain around this stuff and this video has made some things finally click for me. I will still need to rewatch and practice until I have it totally down but thank you for your excellent explanation :)

  • @jacobsellars933
    @jacobsellars933 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this video has been more useful than any other I've come across so far. thanks a lot!

  • @w.l.davisjr.1
    @w.l.davisjr.1 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    7 years late but you broke through my thick skull in ONE session and unmasked the mystery (for me) of how chords are made. Thank You

  • @BustaBeatMooses
    @BustaBeatMooses 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean, that master sheet is great. Thanks for that 🍻

  • @petermusiko1030
    @petermusiko1030 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just about to go to bed so I didn't get a paper and a pencil but I think I got almost all of what you explained...this is a brilliant explanation of music theory, the best and simplest explanation of chords ever! 👏👏👏

  • @ijkavanagh
    @ijkavanagh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just a brilliant video! Thank you so much for taking the time.

  • @rosswilliam2472
    @rosswilliam2472 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Wow, what a terrific lesson! Completely cleared up a lot of questions I had about chords. Much appreciated. I also dig your humor at the beginning of your videos. Subscribed!

  • @idowuoluwabusayomiwga1493
    @idowuoluwabusayomiwga1493 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you man. Hod has just solved my problem of many years through you

  • @giannislymperopoylos5574
    @giannislymperopoylos5574 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ITS THE BEST VIDEO ON CHORDS NAME IVE SEEN...HANDS DOWN...!YOU ARE EXCEPTIONAL AT TRANSFERRING THE KNOWLEDGE IN THE MOST COMPREHENSIBLE WAY...!!THANK YOU!!
    THE MOST CRUCIAL THING IS THAT ITS EASIER TO ADJUST ALL THE NUMBERS-POSITIONS IN ONLY ONE SCALE ...THE MAJOR ONE...THAN ADJUSTING THE PATTERN NUMBERS.....1-3-5... ETC... IN EVERY SINGLE SCALE FROM WHICH YOU WANT TO FORM THE CHORD...ITS 2 DIFFERENT APPROACHES AND ITS TAUGHT EITHER WAY...BUT I BELIEVE ITS FAR MORE CLEVER AND EFFICIENT THEY WAY YOU TEACH IT...!!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for saying so!

    • @snowyowl1717
      @snowyowl1717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree with you man, but stop screaming!

  • @louisruffin6808
    @louisruffin6808 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, Sean. You're a big help to me.

  • @Jesse_Johnson
    @Jesse_Johnson 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great. I looked all over for an explanation. Perfect. Thanks !

  • @james.kaloki
    @james.kaloki 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    so awesome this is so well explained

  • @Ragnarly970
    @Ragnarly970 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    brother, you've earned a subscriber in me. What you are doing uploading these videos for free is amazing. I'm going to buy you course with the guy with the beard to show my support (also cause it seems like a sick and friendly/awesome teaching style). I'm an intermediate guitar player who enjoys your direct approach to the information in learning how to play with regards to theory and just all of it. Thank you man, keep spreading positivity, i aint religious but the lord knows the world could always use more of it.
    -JP

  • @geoffgurney88
    @geoffgurney88 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sean . You are an excellent teacher.

  • @rv7767
    @rv7767 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You made it look easy. Thank you!!!!

  • @hammster8255
    @hammster8255 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi from Australia Sean. Very well explained. Great link too. Your videos on how the chords, scales, etc link up on the guitar are the best on you tube IMO. It is much appreciated. I made a return 12 months ago to learning guitar after a 40 year hiatus. I wish TH-cam was around in the 70's! My fingers aren't as nimble as they once were but my playing is improving each day thanks to a lot of the information you have shared. I've also read some music theory e-books so have a reasonable grasp on how chords & scales are made, etc. Any suggestions on the best method/steps to learning the blues on guitar? Thanks in advance, Phil

  • @riddick2k707
    @riddick2k707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude. Why have I always been afraid of music theory? This was on point and easy to understand. Thanks

  • @justaskaulakis8202
    @justaskaulakis8202 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chord names in Lithuania are somehow different so you helped me a lot when downloading new sheet music from the web
    Thank you!

  • @Obe411
    @Obe411 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video Dexter, you made understanding how cords are composed as simple as it can be

  • @johnatkin8732
    @johnatkin8732 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super thanks - I've at last understood how guitar chords are made !

  • @ElVis-kx1od
    @ElVis-kx1od 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing! Really Helpful. Thanks!

  • @ila2500
    @ila2500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sean: you did an excellent job of teaching this cord name calling thing, clearly spelt out, good level of audio, and yes you are handsome and some times elegant. 🙏🏻😊💡

  • @emilhaller1004
    @emilhaller1004 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greeeeaaaaat explanation! Thanks, very handy!

  • @wildcat1065
    @wildcat1065 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brilliant explanation, thanks !

  • @iamandes4455
    @iamandes4455 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best chord naming vid on the tube! Thanks!

  • @robinbhairam7508
    @robinbhairam7508 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Priceless ... Thanks 😊

  • @MELLOSMOOTHE2
    @MELLOSMOOTHE2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Sean thank you very much again. I just received a great book a few minutes ago. It's by Mel Bay called understanding how to build guitar chords & arpeggios . It reading it now its very helpful and easy to understand. At all levels of music training . I new to music theory so this book is very helpful in educating me in music. Keep doing what you're doing. 🎵🎼🎸

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      So glad to hear you found a good one! Keep rocking Marcel!

    • @MELLOSMOOTHE2
      @MELLOSMOOTHE2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@seandaniel23 I definitely will try to you keep rocking also🎵🎼🎸

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do!

  • @MELLOSMOOTHE2
    @MELLOSMOOTHE2 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Sean is great at guitar theory. That's why I subscribe to his channel. Are there any great books that you suggest that I can learn this stuff.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Thanks so much! I never really found a great book to be honest, that's why I started making the vids :)

  • @wargilbometivoespanola6601
    @wargilbometivoespanola6601 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thanks for sharing Sir..very informative topic.

  • @kingchaaos3591
    @kingchaaos3591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i'm completely amazed like...just wow

  • @raulgarcia9682
    @raulgarcia9682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Had to watch it a few times and write it down but I think I got it now. Thanks a lot

  • @antoniosoaressj
    @antoniosoaressj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great Sean! You are a genius musician and a great teacher. Your lessons are fun, interesting, relevant, and practical. I found it very helpful. Thanks a lot. Stay Blessed.

  • @WRNicholsLaw
    @WRNicholsLaw 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fantastic! That was probably the better part of a semester in college music class.

  • @TheFakeMikeLWatts
    @TheFakeMikeLWatts 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This.... I GET IT NOW!!! Thank you so much. Thank you!!

  • @scotteza
    @scotteza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is extremely helpful, thank you!

  • @GreggV
    @GreggV 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was really helpful, thanks!

  • @SagnikKolay
    @SagnikKolay 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is so awesome. Thanks Sean. Great stuff :)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you :)

    • @SagnikKolay
      @SagnikKolay 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sean, can you make a video for Indian ragas on guitar?

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm not super familiar with them so I'll have to check them out!

  • @PietroGrandi909
    @PietroGrandi909 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you Sean for your explanation! You helped me a lot :-)

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Pietro Grandi Happy to help!

  • @cmcasadoiro
    @cmcasadoiro 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally, I understand it. Thanks, Sean!

  • @grantmills4184
    @grantmills4184 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What can I say, great video that answered all my questions👌

  • @mikep5393
    @mikep5393 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great. My guitar teacher could never explain suspended chords to me. Now I understand.

  • @deacontheseer4804
    @deacontheseer4804 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic lesson dude!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +deacon theseer Thanks so much!

  • @varunborugadda
    @varunborugadda 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for the lesson bro...u r doing a great job...may God bless you

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +varun borugadda Thanks so much Varun! I'll keep em coming!

    • @tock_
      @tock_ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You teach very bad man honestly i dont understand

    • @nagahumanbeingzooofparticl8836
      @nagahumanbeingzooofparticl8836 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cricket Productions its because u are not interested or lazy or u are just dumb.

  • @saiwanna8637
    @saiwanna8637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best explanation ever

  • @nycolleamendez5608
    @nycolleamendez5608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you good sir I'm new in this and i'm trying to learn a little on my own
    i was having trouble about how chords are named like sus chords for example
    thank you so much again this is easier to take in : D

  • @dantanedo1229
    @dantanedo1229 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you ive learned a lot!

  • @TimPrendergast
    @TimPrendergast 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    this is greatly helpful.

  • @samwarren5025
    @samwarren5025 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extremely helpful

  • @TheUllas7
    @TheUllas7 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Lesson

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching Ullas!

  • @bubbaole9036
    @bubbaole9036 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally ,Thank you Man!

  • @ibanez1008
    @ibanez1008 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing lesson I am watching after 4 years❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @epsdudez
    @epsdudez 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this. I've always wanted to know how chords were named but couldn't find any accessible information on it.

  • @SuperDuckPotato
    @SuperDuckPotato 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Thanks! :))

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Super DuckPotato Happy to help!

  • @tarmstrong7263
    @tarmstrong7263 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super helpful!

  • @jfitz458
    @jfitz458 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sean,
    Please explain how this fits into "Shelf in the room" ~ Days of the New. The de-tuning opens up three octaves in the open section of the fret board. Regards

  • @gavinthorburn3724
    @gavinthorburn3724 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is the first music theory video I’ve understood 🎉

  • @jimb6683
    @jimb6683 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You make my head hurt... But I think I am starting to get it! Thx

  • @jaym4958
    @jaym4958 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sean is just a groovy dude and a good player 😎🔥 teacher and a funny sense of humor

  • @Pete_Sam
    @Pete_Sam 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant. I'm a bit rusty but this video cleared the cobwebs 👍🏻

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Pete Sam Great to hear! Thanks for watching.

  • @martybyrnemusic
    @martybyrnemusic ปีที่แล้ว

    This was amazing! Thanks! Trying to figure out the D#major7sus4/13 and .... I think.... I sort of... Kinda of get it!

  • @stephanievass740
    @stephanievass740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you sm ! :')

  • @pierre6940
    @pierre6940 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for explaining the "mystère et élégance" of chords!

  • @elhilo1972
    @elhilo1972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing.

  • @garykewley6943
    @garykewley6943 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    HI Sean, Aloha and Mahalo for this lesson. Pls note, I'm sure I'm not alone when I ask you to 'show' us via playing the chords variations in at least 2 shapes...the open E and A... up the frets...in addition to talking over the text. Thanks again. GQ

  • @michaelstendahl3547
    @michaelstendahl3547 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a great video and helped clear up some questions. I think it could be an UNBELIEVABLE video if you could place an overlay of the shape to finish off the painting. The reason being is I kept getting lost when visualizing the higher numbers and kept trying to picture how the chord looks. Maybe I'm too visual but food for thought. Thanks again for the vids!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +michael stendahl Great feedback! Thanks for watching Michael!

  • @mikewithey8450
    @mikewithey8450 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I agree with the others. very well done, I am a beginning student

  • @pstostudiosrda
    @pstostudiosrda 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks this video is more helpfull....i know some chords but im trying to understand how to play a chord on piano and then be able to play it on bass and guitar so it all comes together

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Absolutely Anything At All That's a great way to come at it with all the different instruments. You'll get it in no time!

    • @pstostudiosrda
      @pstostudiosrda 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sean Daniel Thanks man!

  • @djsdrumming
    @djsdrumming 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You

  • @GentlemanHollister
    @GentlemanHollister 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Christ on a crutch buddy - you just explained clearly and in concise terms concepts that I've never wrapped my head around in 16 years of playing the guitar! I mean I completely understand it now - there's a certain feeling where you *get* a concept you've struggled with before and man is it satisfying... what I want to know is why I've never had any guitar teacher whether for group or private instruction lay this out in visual terms like this.
    I guarantee nobody else understood any of this either in those classes, but I'd bet real money they could follow this. Why is this not standard operating procedure for teaching chords from the get-go?
    Subbed and hit the little alarm bell alert thing - least I can do in return. This was impossibly helpful buddy thank you!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much for reaching out and saying so! Glad it helped out!

  • @beunique9686
    @beunique9686 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good teacher

  • @cralo5431
    @cralo5431 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just discovered a chord while messing around and managed to name it correctly, so I thought I was ready lol I’ll come back to this some other time

  • @jaedybro362
    @jaedybro362 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a beginner, all of the chords are a bit sus to me 🤔

    • @JScott-md6dv
      @JScott-md6dv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can attest to that as a beginner

  • @allouttabubblegum799
    @allouttabubblegum799 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have learned more about chords watching this video than any other video.
    I also have gone cross-eyed and have a headache. How do you recommend learning chords? Pick one key and learn all of it? Learn the majors? Learn the minors?

  • @kayelaine
    @kayelaine 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so for the note you want to create a chord for (your root) you use it's relative scale to create it's chords from?

  • @mmmmkkk
    @mmmmkkk 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    oh man, finally, that explains a LOT. It seems to be perfectly ignored topic by so many music theory lessons.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for checking it out!

  • @TheWazzupDood
    @TheWazzupDood 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came for the video content, stayed because of the intro. Funny and helpful 10/10.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Matt “Not Nick” Pellicane Thanks for watching!

  • @bryanleclerc
    @bryanleclerc 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best video ever!!!

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      +bryan leclerc Thanks so much Bryan!

  • @MrAngelofmusic2112
    @MrAngelofmusic2112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sean please visualize the F# major barre chord on the second fret. As you hold this down, only lift the barre of ONLY the 2 thinnest strings (B & E strings). Continue to hold down all of the other notes in this cool chord. What is the name of this chord??? Notes in this final chord are F#, C#, A#, B, E.

    • @seandaniel23
      @seandaniel23  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I believe we'd call it an F#7add4

  • @OneStepToday
    @OneStepToday 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Plz make videos using piano visuals too its the most essential. Thanks

  • @P.Jlive2024
    @P.Jlive2024 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That rash is on my leg. Think it's detergent? And oh yea. Great Vids As Always. God Bless and Be Sound ♩🎸🎧