FINALLY I understand the answer to “how do they know they can play that chord!” THANK YOU. This is so incredibly clear in a way it has never been to me before.
Wow, I never had anyone explain me this topic so intuitively and simple... I used to always get frustrated on writing chord progressions because I thought they were generic and uninteresting, and modal interchange was something locked behind complex methods. Thanks for the video!
This is the most difficult, albeit initially somewhat confusing, but also the most interesting chord progression lesson I have ever seen. Thanks a lot.
Its very simple if you spend a bit of time to understand the basics. E.g notes in major and minor scales for all 12 keys. Relative major and minor scales. Everything scales from there.
Good video. Modal interchange is one of those topics than can be difficult for students to understand, but it always leads to an epiphany when it starts to set in. You did a great job explaining it and giving relevant musical examples
@michaelkeithson Again, wonderful explications and playing my talented friend. Btw, (I know you already know this; I’m mentioning this for those who have not considered it). They are called Parallel Keys not only because they share the same starting note BUT ALSO they share the *same note *letter names in the same *order. So, rather than perpendicular (starting on the same note but branching in different, perpendicular paths), they are “parallel” in the sense that the two keys run along a parallel path using the same *letter-names in the same *order and *starting on the same *note … but with different accidentals modifying each of the *same *letter names in the *same order. I wish you happy holidays my friend, Dr D
First time I saw that modal interchange video on Open Studio I was like 🤯 Such a DEEP rabbit hole of musical creativity. Thanks for sharing your take on this. You have a new subscriber 👍🏾
When I was a beginner long back, the I IV V chord progression were my favorite among all of the progressions, pretty much like all beginners, but one day i find it equally interesting when we move through I VIb and VIIb chords that was not a common progression, but to me i felt it equally interesting like the I IV V, they had sort of a mirrored or reverse effect of the I IV V chord progressions, Didn't know how it was working, until today I saw this video. I felt fantastic, when i was able to grasp this concept and understand how that olden times mysterious chord progression is derived out from the root of this technique, and happy that i can use this concept now to create similar chord progressions in a different way which would be equally beautiful and magical. 🥰
honestly just seeing someone write out + visualize "move these chords here" for each mode is so immensely helpful for somebody like me who has guitar brain, and not piano brain - since everything can just visually slide up and down the neck. thank you so much for this! subbed 👍
You play with amazing understatement. Instant subscribe to learn how to sound like that. Btw Coldplay doesn’t do it much anymore but I always loved their minor 5 chords (like in Clocks).
Hi Michael, I am absolutely loving your videos. The content is pushing me to places I didn't think I was ready for but I'm learning so many amazing concepts. Your humble and sometimes amusing disposition makes the conent even more enjoyable.
Ah, thanks for your kind words Martin. I’m super pleased you’re enjoying the videos and you feel that you’re learning and growing. I appreciate your support. 🙏 🎹🎵
I have listened to this now about 4 times and by now everything has been ingrained in and I just think your explanation of this material is fantastic. It all makes perfect sense to me now.
I’m an aspiring arranger ( trumpet player) and your videos have taught me so many important things about harmony. I love, love, love the way you explain everything. Keep the knowledge coming please.
Found your channel by accident. Your videos are great, and clarified so much that I previously struggled with. I understood modal interchange before but now understand it on a different level. I've not taken your advice, and I've subscribed here..... you know what you're talking about!
It wasn’t an accident Hew, we were destined to connect! Thanks for your kind comment, I’m really pleased the video was useful for you and I’m glad you’re here. Welcome.
This is a really stimulating lesson. Some of the best thought provoking teaching on the internet. I will need to watch it again to get the best from it. Thank you.
Ohhh it's such a great feeling when you've got bits and pieces of knowledge floating around aimlessly and by with just one video, you're able to fit them all into a complete puzzle! Thank you for making me understand!
Thank you for this video. I really enjoy the conversational vibe, concepts then to stick better in my mind from conversations. This certainly has me thinking more about modal chords and how to incorporate them into my music.
Great video, Michael! Thanks for staying in C while explaining everything, made it easier to grasp. Loved the tips to figure out borrowed chords, will try for sure!
Yeah, explained very clearly. I saw the Open Studio short and there wasn't a mention of parallel keys, only up a third. So yeah, I was that guy saying, "why is he saying it can only be a parallel key?" Well done.
Great video! One of the most helpful on this topic. Love your approach on relative keys with modal interchange, wow. Learned so much and this opens many doors. Would love to see a video on secondary dominants, as well as other aspects of chromatic harmony like the diminished, Neapolitan, or augmented 6 chords. Your explanations are excellent!
Thanks Ryan. Really appreciate your comment. I’m pleased you’re finding the videos useful and engaging. Thanks for your suggestions, I’ve already got some of those on my list so stay tuned! Thanks for being here.
Very cool lesson. Followed the whole way, thanks to your clear instruction and accompanying visuals (especially that yellow box around the chords jumping between the scales). Liked and subscribed.
I hope you get more viewers (if that is your goal) Whatever the case, I love the way you present your videos. The pacing makes it really easy to try to follow along and understand. I particularly loved your video about diminished chords! The past year specifically I've been trying really hard to retrain my ear, because I'm so used to playing and writing diatonic music. I've always envied music where a sudden non-diatonic chord sounds so good. Resources like yours help so much in this pursuit, so thank you!
Ah, thanks so much for your kind comment. I’m really pleased you’ve found some value in my videos. I do hope to get more views and grow the channel over the coming years so fingers crossed there are plenty more people who agree with you! 🎹🎵
After several weeks of meditating in a mountain cave on this concept(and some practice), I understand it so much better and realized your video instruction on this is the best out there. Thanks again!
Love the way, you have put it together. Great teaching, well composed verbally, short and helping me to put all music theory and execute it to a practical manner. Thanks
Ah, cheers man. That means a lot coming from you! I really appreciate what you're doing too. Thanks for reaching out, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻
@@michaelkeithson Where in the world are you based? Curious if you'd be up for maybe hopping on a call to talk about some of these concepts? I'm a sort of beginner/intermediate pianist with many holes in my skills & a lot of questions about what and how to practice :) Maybe that could be a topic to discuss? Possibly publishable as a video as well?
Brilliant and inspirational. Thank you sir! I’ve played keys in a metal band in my teenage years and now I play keys every day in preschool where I teach. In all these years I composed only one very generic piano piece 😅 I believe this video guide will help me to turn the alphabet song around to amuse the kids and to compose a second less generic piece over the next day off 😊
This is the most concise, comprehensive, and easy to follow explanation of this topic I’ve ever heard. Borrowed chords have always been challenging for me to analyze and/or use. Now, it feels more approachable. Thanks
Thanks so much for these detailed examples in different modes! I also saw the Open Studio short you were referencing and loved it, but this vid helped understand what's going on and how to find more options. Excellent stuff.
Thanks Michael. I finally think I understand this now. Small medal awarded for listening to the 'top ten'.... I believe Bowie's writing had some wonderful bits of modal interchange...
Hey Paul, I'm glad the video's been useful. Yeah, I definitely think modal interchange was more common a few decades ago, it's not gone away it just seems that the really popular stuff in mainstream music has become a bit less harmonically adventurous! Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
I think you explain things better than Open Studio, especially for a guitar player like me 😂. This has to be one of the most informative and musically liberating explanations on the topic of modal interchange. Just trying out the examples is a great introduction and a doorway to endless possibilities. Many thanks for the video.
A very big ‘thank you’ for clarifying what I play often because they sound good to me. Now, I’ve gotten the basic understanding of where those chords come from. Thank you again and again!
I’ve been struggling to understand modal interchange but this made it crystal clear. I love open studio and it’s where the concept was introduced to me. This was such a clear and detailed explanation. Thanks! Mind=blown
This is really cool. Well done on explaining it very clearly. I was particularly interested in borrowing from the various modes because that question was on the tip of my tongue - then you answered it! Excellent.
After watching more than once, slowing down the speed and writing down all the chords I actually understand most of this. Utilizing the theory will be the big challenge. This is an excellent video!
Hey Reba! Thanks for the comment. I think the main application of modal interchange tends to be in composition. It can definitely be utilised in arrangements and reharmonisation but far and away the most common and easiest application is in writing harmonic progressions. Happy exploring!!
Orthogonal is a good word & doesn't strictly need to be in context of geometry. Open studio is great, I've learned a lot watching those guys over the last couple years. I have found your style is better for me in terms of communication of ideas. I'll watch a video while taking a break at work and feel like I have something to try out when I get home. Watching Adam talk & play makes me feel like I just watched someone do something I would enjoy if I only knew how. Explaining jazz chord theory to the rando uneducated masses is a mountain. Definitely not a one size fits all scenario. It's great work.
Yeah, I hear you. Love Open Studio but sometimes feel they could break things down a bit better. Although, Adam’s guided practice sessions are often a bit better for that.
Love your video really great resource. @15:03 I subscribed to you, reverse psychology always works on me. But honestly you're video was really helpful. Great insight into more interesting chord progressions.
Brilliant. This is so well explained. I am one of those musicians that has been using this following my ears but understanding how this works is going to open my ears up to some new places harmonically.
Just reading about "harmonic cliches"... circle of dominants, circle of fifths within a key, deceptive cadences, pivot chords, secondary and substitute dominants... and modal interchange, focusing simply on the parallel minor. You, sir, just blew my mind. That lesson was immensely helpful. Thank you.
Most excellent!!!! This lesson explained things I had been doing, but not realizing it was a parallel key with the same tonic. I either did it by accident or stumbled upon it by learning a song that did it. For example, I have done the major 4 chord to minor 4 chord for years, but I did not have the “why” it worked, or how. Now it all makes sense! This opens up so much more now. Thank you!!!!
This video is absurdly amazing. This is the type of content I really need, and more than ever I see I really need to learn about The different modes other than the common major/minor, I can't delay it anymore 😅
Every time I watch your videos I get inspired to write! Again, I do this a lot but now that I ACTUALLY KNOW what I’m doing I can use it more purposefully!! Thanks so much Michael!
I have so much fun watching and being overwhelmed and still learning stuff. Really helps me to play along some. And it turns out I do some of this stuff intuitively. But I like knowing some of the ins and outs. Thank you for the learning and the laughs!
This was one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. I’m going to have to watch it a couple of times just to get my head wrapped around it because it’s a bit of a brain teaser but I do understand the concept and it’s fascinating! Thank you very much for taking the time to explain this!
Good stuff. I liked “if they start at the same point and go in different directions, they’re not parallel.” 😂 And that you were transparent about getting content from other TH-cam channels, and gave them credit. It seems that “modal interchange”, “borrowed chords” “and “parallel chords” could all just be referred to under the simpler umbrella of “chord substitutions”. But I like the idea of thinking about which mode (Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, etc) is providing the substitute chord(s). Your doubt about whether musicians consciously use these approaches, or just pick chords they think will work, is also something I’ve long suspected.
Hey Brandon, thanks of the comment. Yeah, I think that's the best way to think about it, fill up your tool box with techniques like these and then you've got options to drawn on. Thanks for watching 👍
Woah, Dan, you've been spending a lot of one on one with me these last couple of days!! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, modal interchange can really open up an exciting new door when you first discover it. Happy exploring!!
great stuff. thank you very much for that, and i can't wait to experiment with what i just learned. your explanations were utmost clear and logic, and i understanded every singel bit of it. thanks again!
Well done, Michael. I especially enjoyed the meaningful/confused/ (and, yes) ironic/almost pleading for forgiveness looks, you give the viewers when explaining the concepts using Music Theory terminology ...
Saving this video to reference for interesting guitar chord progression. Half the time idk what I'm doing and using my ear but to have a reference to make something more interesting is helpful.
I remember writing a song (as a guitarist) and stumbling on the iim7b5 and absolutely loving it. I hadn’t thought about it before, but the iim7b5 interchange is basically the same thing as a iv minor interchange, just a different bass note. That’s why it has such a similar sound when played back to back. Great video, I hope people that haven’t heard about this concept before watch it. Though I learned all this stuff long ago I haven’t used it much for a number of years, and haven’t composed in a while. This gave me some good inspiration. Much thanks!
Michael, I'm already subscribed to open studio so I'm absolutely subscribing to you because that was one of the best lessons I've ever had on the subject
Hey Elisa! Thanks for your comment, really glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the sub! I really value the Open Studio content so it's nice that you feel similar about my content too. Thank you 🙏
totally agree with you that it's not [parallel], they have the same tonic. Just like branches spreading from a tree. Thank you for giving your time making this video!
FINALLY I understand the answer to “how do they know they can play that chord!” THANK YOU. This is so incredibly clear in a way it has never been to me before.
Cheers Joe, glad you found it helpful!
ME TOO!
Im not the only one who tought that haha !!
Im always so frustrated thinking about that😂
BEST, MOST USEFUL AND CLEAR LESSON ON THE SUBJECT I'VE EVER HEARD.
Cheers Eric! I’m glad it was useful. Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
Wonderful tones,attitude, lighting,musicality...much appreciated.
This is such a casual...interesting....thoughtful video. wow thank you. It's like casually hanging out with a friend and talking piano
Ah, nice! I think that's kind of the vibe I'm going for so I'm really pleased you were feeling it! Cheers!
Agreed. His way of teaching is so easy and intimidating. Anyone can follow.
this dude has a talent of teaching
Ah thanks man, really appreciate your comment. Cheers.
Master teacher no doubt
You’re right. I don’t play any instruments but he makes the concept seem approachable and easy to grasp.
Truly an excellent teacher.
Wow, I never had anyone explain me this topic so intuitively and simple... I used to always get frustrated on writing chord progressions because I thought they were generic and uninteresting, and modal interchange was something locked behind complex methods. Thanks for the video!
That’s so great that you’ve got some value from the video! Thanks for watching and thanks leaving a comment. 👍🏼
This was incredible. Taught me more methods for chord changes in one episode then my university I’ve been attending for 3 years
😂 Thanks! Glad you got some value from the video, maybe not so much from your university though!
I can't wait until I understand wtf you're talking about lmao
🤣😂
😂😂😂
I just sleep with my ipad under my pillow and let the knowledge slowly seep in!
@@MarsCapone Ah yes, the Louis Cole method.
the feeling is pure ecstasy btw you'll know when it hits you
I haven't really played piano in years, but I think its time to start again thanks to this channel.
Music to my ears!! ☺️🎹
Happy practising!!
This is the most difficult, albeit initially somewhat confusing, but also the most interesting chord progression lesson I have ever seen. Thanks a lot.
Hey Charles! Thanks for the comment! Really glad you liked the video 👍🏼
Its very simple if you spend a bit of time to understand the basics. E.g notes in major and minor scales for all 12 keys. Relative major and minor scales. Everything scales from there.
One of the greatest channels that I've found.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Good video. Modal interchange is one of those topics than can be difficult for students to understand, but it always leads to an epiphany when it starts to set in. You did a great job explaining it and giving relevant musical examples
Thanks Allan, appreciate your kind comment 🙏
Love the shoutout to Open Studio, I literally got into playing piano because of their videos
Yeah, those guys are great and providing such an amazing service!
Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Concise and with cool playing examples. Superb!
Cheers Adam! Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏼
@michaelkeithson
Again, wonderful explications and playing my talented friend.
Btw, (I know you already know this; I’m mentioning this for those who have not considered it). They are called Parallel Keys not only because they share the same starting note BUT ALSO they share the *same note *letter names in the same *order. So, rather than perpendicular (starting on the same note but branching in different, perpendicular paths), they are “parallel” in the sense that the two keys run along a parallel path using the
same *letter-names in the
same *order and
*starting on the
same *note
… but with different accidentals modifying each of the *same *letter names in the *same order.
I wish you happy holidays my friend,
Dr D
Thanks Dr D! Appreciate your contribution. Thanks!
First time I saw that modal interchange video on Open Studio I was like 🤯
Such a DEEP rabbit hole of musical creativity.
Thanks for sharing your take on this. You have a new subscriber 👍🏾
Yeah, it's some good stuff. Love what Open Studio are doing. Cheers for the comment and the sub Bryce! 🙏
I'm glad i replayed this lesson 4 or 5 times i'm seeing a lot i would have missed. Thank you.
I have been self teaching myself piano for a year now, no kidding this is the most helpful video to up my game i have watched i had to take down notes
Ah, that’s great to hear! Good luck on your piano journey!
When I was a beginner long back, the I IV V chord progression were my favorite among all of the progressions, pretty much like all beginners, but one day i find it equally interesting when we move through I VIb and VIIb chords that was not a common progression, but to me i felt it equally interesting like the I IV V, they had sort of a mirrored or reverse effect of the I IV V chord progressions, Didn't know how it was working, until today I saw this video. I felt fantastic, when i was able to grasp this concept and understand how that olden times mysterious chord progression is derived out from the root of this technique, and happy that i can use this concept now to create similar chord progressions in a different way which would be equally beautiful and magical. 🥰
Thanks for your comment man, really appreciate it. I’m glad the video has helped open a new doorway, happy exploring!!
honestly just seeing someone write out + visualize "move these chords here" for each mode is so immensely helpful for somebody like me who has guitar brain, and not piano brain - since everything can just visually slide up and down the neck. thank you so much for this! subbed 👍
Awesome! Really glad it’s been useful for you. Thanks for the comment! 👍🏼
A piano is just one long ass guitar string!
Absolutely! 🇬🇧 @@slowporch
You play with amazing understatement. Instant subscribe to learn how to sound like that. Btw Coldplay doesn’t do it much anymore but I always loved their minor 5 chords (like in Clocks).
Thanks Seth, appreciate your comment, thanks for watching 🙏
Hi Michael, I am absolutely loving your videos. The content is pushing me to places I didn't think I was ready for but I'm learning so many amazing concepts. Your humble and sometimes amusing disposition makes the conent even more enjoyable.
Ah, thanks for your kind words Martin. I’m super pleased you’re enjoying the videos and you feel that you’re learning and growing. I appreciate your support. 🙏 🎹🎵
Thanks Michael. Always enjoy your way of explaining things.
Thanks Steve! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I have been struggling so long to find something like this. Thank you for making such a clear lesson!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for leaving a comment 👍🏼
Thank you! I appreciate your starting with Open Studio’s idea and adding to it…this is how we learn.
Thank Neil! I appreciate the nice comment 👍
Hey, man. I'm 30 years old. I'll be 31 in August. You remind me of my elementary school teachers. I understood what you were teaching. Thanks, man.
Thanks for your comment Joseph, although I’m not sure whether or not to take it as a compliment that I remind you of your school teacher!😂
I have listened to this now about 4 times and by now everything has been ingrained in and I just think your explanation of this material is fantastic. It all makes perfect sense to me now.
🙏 Thanks for the kind comment. Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Parallel keys, just as with a parallel universe, you go in a different direction from the same starting point.
I’m an aspiring arranger ( trumpet player) and your videos have taught me so many important things about harmony. I love, love, love the way you explain everything. Keep the knowledge coming please.
Thanks Ray! Really glad you're enjoying the videos. Thanks for the kind comment 🙏
Found your channel by accident. Your videos are great, and clarified so much that I previously struggled with. I understood modal interchange before but now understand it on a different level. I've not taken your advice, and I've subscribed here..... you know what you're talking about!
It wasn’t an accident Hew, we were destined to connect! Thanks for your kind comment, I’m really pleased the video was useful for you and I’m glad you’re here. Welcome.
This is awesome. I finally understand how modes work! 👍
Awesome! Glad it was helpful 👍🏼
Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
This is a really stimulating lesson. Some of the best thought provoking teaching on the internet. I will need to watch it again to get the best from it. Thank you.
Thanks Chris 🙏
Really appreciate your support and your generous comment. Thanks for watching, I’m glad you’re enjoying the content. 👍🏼
Ohhh it's such a great feeling when you've got bits and pieces of knowledge floating around aimlessly and by with just one video, you're able to fit them all into a complete puzzle!
Thank you for making me understand!
Ah, nice! Glad I could help you piece the bits together. Thanks for the comment 👍
I do not have words to say about your explanation way to show these subjects. Pretty clear!!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!
My pleasure, glad you’re enjoying the content. Thanks for leaving a comment.
Yep, he can be a big name if he wants to.
Thank you for this video. I really enjoy the conversational vibe, concepts then to stick better in my mind from conversations. This certainly has me thinking more about modal chords and how to incorporate them into my music.
Yes! His calm energy and voice makes you absorb what he’s saying easily
Thanks for your comment. Really pleased to hear you enjoyed the video 👍🏼
Your teaching is superb I have learnt so much from your videos. Keep up this great teaching
Ah Terry, thank you! I really appreciate it, it's comments like yours that keep me motivated. Thanks for watching 🙏👍🏻
Great video, Michael! Thanks for staying in C while explaining everything, made it easier to grasp. Loved the tips to figure out borrowed chords, will try for sure!
Thanks for the comment, glad you found it helpful 👍🏼
Discovered this channel today and I can’t stop watching the tutorials. Very well explained. Thanks and wishes from India.❤
Ah thanks man, I really appreciate your comment. I’m glad you’re finding some value in my little videos! 👋 Hello from England! 😁
Yeah, explained very clearly. I saw the Open Studio short and there wasn't a mention of parallel keys, only up a third. So yeah, I was that guy saying, "why is he saying it can only be a parallel key?" Well done.
Ha! Cheers man. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
Great video! One of the most helpful on this topic. Love your approach on relative keys with modal interchange, wow. Learned so much and this opens many doors.
Would love to see a video on secondary dominants, as well as other aspects of chromatic harmony like the diminished, Neapolitan, or augmented 6 chords. Your explanations are excellent!
Thanks Ryan. Really appreciate your comment. I’m pleased you’re finding the videos useful and engaging. Thanks for your suggestions, I’ve already got some of those on my list so stay tuned! Thanks for being here.
@@michaelkeithsonangular key?
Hey dude! Have you checked out the videos on diminished chords and secondary dominants?! Thanks for the suggestions!
Very cool lesson. Followed the whole way, thanks to your clear instruction and accompanying visuals (especially that yellow box around the chords jumping between the scales). Liked and subscribed.
Thanks man 🙏
Really appreciate your comment and support. Cheers. MK
I hope you get more viewers (if that is your goal)
Whatever the case, I love the way you present your videos. The pacing makes it really easy to try to follow along and understand. I particularly loved your video about diminished chords! The past year specifically I've been trying really hard to retrain my ear, because I'm so used to playing and writing diatonic music. I've always envied music where a sudden non-diatonic chord sounds so good.
Resources like yours help so much in this pursuit, so thank you!
Ah, thanks so much for your kind comment. I’m really pleased you’ve found some value in my videos.
I do hope to get more views and grow the channel over the coming years so fingers crossed there are plenty more people who agree with you! 🎹🎵
After several weeks of meditating in a mountain cave on this concept(and some practice), I understand it so much better and realized your video instruction on this is the best out there. Thanks again!
🙏☺️ Thanks Austin, glad you've found it helpful.
Any producers watching trying to level up? 😂😂
🤛😂
Better than getting a plug in to make chords for you
For sure lol
Uhmm
Love the way, you have put it together. Great teaching, well composed verbally, short and helping me to put all music theory and execute it to a practical manner.
Thanks
Ah, thanks for the kind words Thieu. I’m really glad that you enjoyed it, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. 🙏
Just fabulous.......thank you.
You are most welcome! I hope it was useful. 👍🏼
This is by far the best video on this topic I've found. Thanks so much for making it
Ah, cheers man. That means a lot coming from you! I really appreciate what you're doing too. Thanks for reaching out, I'm pleased you enjoyed the video. 👍🏻
@@michaelkeithson Where in the world are you based? Curious if you'd be up for maybe hopping on a call to talk about some of these concepts? I'm a sort of beginner/intermediate pianist with many holes in my skills & a lot of questions about what and how to practice :) Maybe that could be a topic to discuss? Possibly publishable as a video as well?
@@OscarUnderdog Sounds great. I'm in the UK, what about you? Drop me an email at michael.keithson@gmail.com
Brilliant and inspirational. Thank you sir! I’ve played keys in a metal band in my teenage years and now I play keys every day in preschool where I teach. In all these years I composed only one very generic piano piece 😅 I believe this video guide will help me to turn the alphabet song around to amuse the kids and to compose a second less generic piece over the next day off 😊
Thanks for the great comment. Really glad the video was useful and has inspired you to write something new! Good luck!
This is so practical 🙏🏽
This was one of the most informative and also relaxing theory lessons I've watched so far
Nice! Thanks for the kind comment. 🙏
This is the most concise, comprehensive, and easy to follow explanation of this topic I’ve ever heard. Borrowed chords have always been challenging for me to analyze and/or use. Now, it feels more approachable. Thanks
Awesome, great to hear. Glad there was some value in there for you. Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
Thanks so much for these detailed examples in different modes! I also saw the Open Studio short you were referencing and loved it, but this vid helped understand what's going on and how to find more options. Excellent stuff.
Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. Thanks for watching, glad you found it helpful 👍
Hands down the best explanation on this concept on the web I've seen. And I've seen many, including Open Studio's.
Cheers man, that means a lot. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. I appreciate you. 👍🏼
Excellent lesson Sir !
I've finally understood a song I played many years ago , truly harmonic magic. Thank you so much.
Thanks David, I really appreciate your comment. Glad the video unlocked something for you. Cheers.
Thanks Michael. I finally think I understand this now. Small medal awarded for listening to the 'top ten'.... I believe Bowie's writing had some wonderful bits of modal interchange...
Hey Paul, I'm glad the video's been useful. Yeah, I definitely think modal interchange was more common a few decades ago, it's not gone away it just seems that the really popular stuff in mainstream music has become a bit less harmonically adventurous! Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
I think you explain things better than Open Studio, especially for a guitar player like me 😂. This has to be one of the most informative and musically liberating explanations on the topic of modal interchange. Just trying out the examples is a great introduction and a doorway to endless possibilities. Many thanks for the video.
Thanks Daniel, appreciate the kind comment 🙏
Happy exploring!!
That’s the best example of modal interchange I’ve heard!
🙏 Thank you! I appreciate the kind words.
i watched your videos several times and then it's revealed what you are teaching. At first it seems complicated but it's really simply.
A very big ‘thank you’ for clarifying what I play often because they sound good to me. Now, I’ve gotten the basic understanding of where those chords come from. Thank you again and again!
Awesome, I'm really pleased the video was helpful. Happy exploring!
You are my new favorite music teacher! I love your approach and your editing and graphics are perfect! Thank you Michael!!! Blessings from the 🇵🇭
🙏 Thank you! That's really great to hear. Glad you've found some value from my videos. Thanks for the support 👍
I’ve been struggling to understand modal interchange but this made it crystal clear. I love open studio and it’s where the concept was introduced to me. This was such a clear and detailed explanation. Thanks! Mind=blown
Hey Jinmu, thanks for the nice comment. Really pleased you found the video useful. 👍
This is really cool. Well done on explaining it very clearly. I was particularly interested in borrowing from the various modes because that question was on the tip of my tongue - then you answered it! Excellent.
Thanks for the comment Jon. Glad you enjoyed the video 👍
After watching more than once, slowing down the speed and writing down all the chords I actually understand most of this. Utilizing the theory will be the big challenge. This is an excellent video!
Hey Reba! Thanks for the comment. I think the main application of modal interchange tends to be in composition. It can definitely be utilised in arrangements and reharmonisation but far and away the most common and easiest application is in writing harmonic progressions. Happy exploring!!
So very interesting. Beautiful progressions.
Cheers! Thanks for watching, glad you’re enjoying the videos 👍🏼
I actually learnt something in this video. Great tutorial, now I know how to use those colorful chords in my composition.
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Thank you for this clear and comprehensive explanation on modal interchange.. Explained well
You are very welcome Vimal, I'm pleased you enjoyed it. 👍
Orthogonal is a good word & doesn't strictly need to be in context of geometry. Open studio is great, I've learned a lot watching those guys over the last couple years. I have found your style is better for me in terms of communication of ideas. I'll watch a video while taking a break at work and feel like I have something to try out when I get home. Watching Adam talk & play makes me feel like I just watched someone do something I would enjoy if I only knew how. Explaining jazz chord theory to the rando uneducated masses is a mountain. Definitely not a one size fits all scenario. It's great work.
Yeah, I hear you. Love Open Studio but sometimes feel they could break things down a bit better. Although, Adam’s guided practice sessions are often a bit better for that.
Love your video really great resource. @15:03 I subscribed to you, reverse psychology always works on me. But honestly you're video was really helpful. Great insight into more interesting chord progressions.
Ha! I knew it would work on some people!
Thanks for the comment, glad you found it helpful. 👍🏼
Thank you for the great easy explanation!! 🎶🎵✨️
You are very welcome! 🎹
Brilliant. This is so well explained. I am one of those musicians that has been using this following my ears but understanding how this works is going to open my ears up to some new places harmonically.
Thanks man, appreciate your comment 🙏
Glad you found it useful. Happy exploring!
Excellent video
Cheers man, hope it was useful 👍🏼
Just reading about "harmonic cliches"... circle of dominants, circle of fifths within a key, deceptive cadences, pivot chords, secondary and substitute dominants... and modal interchange, focusing simply on the parallel minor.
You, sir, just blew my mind.
That lesson was immensely helpful. Thank you.
Hey Lance! Sounds like some fun reading! Glad you found my video helpful. Thanks for the comment 🙏
Realizing more and more how powerful circle of fifths is while watching your video... all the info you said is literally embedded in it...!
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Most excellent!!!! This lesson explained things I had been doing, but not realizing it was a parallel key with the same tonic. I either did it by accident or stumbled upon it by learning a song that did it. For example, I have done the major 4 chord to minor 4 chord for years, but I did not have the “why” it worked, or how. Now it all makes sense! This opens up so much more now. Thank you!!!!
Thanks David! Really glad it was helpful. Happy exploring!!
This video is absurdly amazing. This is the type of content I really need, and more than ever I see I really need to learn about The different modes other than the common major/minor, I can't delay it anymore 😅
Thanks man, glad you enjoyed it! Happy exploring! 🎵
Every time I watch your videos I get inspired to write! Again, I do this a lot but now that I ACTUALLY KNOW what I’m doing I can use it more purposefully!! Thanks so much Michael!
That’s so good to hear. Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate it!
I have so much fun watching and being overwhelmed and still learning stuff. Really helps me to play along some. And it turns out I do some of this stuff intuitively. But I like knowing some of the ins and outs. Thank you for the learning and the laughs!
Thanks for the nice comment! I appreciate the support 🙏
Really pleased you’re enjoying the content 👍🏼🎹🎵
This was one of the best videos I’ve seen in a while. I’m going to have to watch it a couple of times just to get my head wrapped around it because it’s a bit of a brain teaser but I do understand the concept and it’s fascinating! Thank you very much for taking the time to explain this!
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Good stuff.
I liked “if they start at the same point and go in different directions, they’re not parallel.” 😂
And that you were transparent about getting content from other TH-cam channels, and gave them credit.
It seems that “modal interchange”, “borrowed chords” “and “parallel chords” could all just be referred to under the simpler umbrella of “chord substitutions”.
But I like the idea of thinking about which mode (Dorian, Phrygian, Aeolian, etc) is providing the substitute chord(s).
Your doubt about whether musicians consciously use these approaches, or just pick chords they think will work, is also something I’ve long suspected.
Thanks man, appreciate your feedback and glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers! 👍
This is so useful, I’ve never even thought of modal interchange in progressions. You’ve opened my mind to new possibilities. Love it! Thanks
Awesome! Thanks for your comment Alex, glad it's been useful. Happy exploring!!
Wild. You’re blowing my mind.
Thanks for the nice comment. Glad you got something out of it. 👍
That was an excellent lesson. Explained beautifully.
Thanks Stephen! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
That D flat change is without exaggeration the most beautiful thing I've heard in music! Now I know how to actually use it... great stuff
Awesome, glad you enjoyed it and could take something away from it. Thanks for the comment, much appreciated. 👍
This was so well explained thank you! Great to have this knowledge in the songwriters toolbox 👍
Cheers man, appreciate the nice comment. Thanks for watching!
It definitely helps to know. As I’m producing I can go to that tool box and grab this consciously. This was nice. And I’ll check out open studio.
Hey Brandon, thanks of the comment. Yeah, I think that's the best way to think about it, fill up your tool box with techniques like these and then you've got options to drawn on. Thanks for watching 👍
This is so helpful to me. Ive always wanted to get away from writing over common diatonic progressions. Never knew how until now. Thanks 👍
Woah, Dan, you've been spending a lot of one on one with me these last couple of days!! 😂 Glad you enjoyed the video. Yeah, modal interchange can really open up an exciting new door when you first discover it. Happy exploring!!
Your channel is a gem for me. Your videos covers all the topics that I didn't understand well.
Thanks for the kind comment, really pleased you're finding the videos useful!
This was a great video on modal interchange!
Really inspired me!
Thanks Davi! Glad you enjoyed it and it inspired you! Thanks for the comment 🙏
I'm learning a lot of new stuff on your channel, thank you!
Thank you! Happy to be of assistance! Thanks for leaving a comment 🙏
This is… by far, THE BEST tutorial on modal interchange I’ve seen online. Thank you so much!
Thanks Omar, appreciate your generous comment 🙏
Very clear and engaging, thank you
great stuff. thank you very much for that, and i can't wait to experiment with what i just learned.
your explanations were utmost clear and logic, and i understanded every singel bit of it. thanks again!
Thanks for the nice comment, it's much appreciated. Glad you found the video helpful. Happy exploring!!
Great video, Michael. Thank you very much!
You’re very welcome Douglas, glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@@michaelkeithson sidenote, I was experimenting with other modes and found that C locrian (everything a half step above) is also very interesting
Well done, Michael. I especially enjoyed the meaningful/confused/ (and, yes) ironic/almost pleading for forgiveness looks, you give the viewers when explaining the concepts using Music Theory terminology ...
Ha! Cheers Dean, glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for the nice comment 🙏
Saving this video to reference for interesting guitar chord progression. Half the time idk what I'm doing and using my ear but to have a reference to make something more interesting is helpful.
Definitely a great way to think about it, it's a resource should you want experiment with something other than your ears. Happy exploring!
gosh what a video!!! 10/10
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I remember writing a song (as a guitarist) and stumbling on the iim7b5 and absolutely loving it.
I hadn’t thought about it before, but the iim7b5 interchange is basically the same thing as a iv minor interchange, just a different bass note. That’s why it has such a similar sound when played back to back.
Great video, I hope people that haven’t heard about this concept before watch it. Though I learned all this stuff long ago I haven’t used it much for a number of years, and haven’t composed in a while. This gave me some good inspiration. Much thanks!
Cheers Jesse, appreciate your comment 👍
Michael, I'm already subscribed to open studio so I'm absolutely subscribing to you because that was one of the best lessons I've ever had on the subject
Hey Elisa! Thanks for your comment, really glad you enjoyed the video and appreciate the sub! I really value the Open Studio content so it's nice that you feel similar about my content too. Thank you 🙏
Thank you for sharing this knowledge! @Michael Keithson
My pleasure Nikolay, thanks for watching 👍
I really appreciate your explanation. I cannot wait to apply what I learned
Thanks for the nice comment Henison 🙏. Happy exploring! 🎹
totally agree with you that it's not [parallel], they have the same tonic. Just like branches spreading from a tree.
Thank you for giving your time making this video!
You're very welcome. Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave a comment 🙏